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Windows Easy Transfer does not migrate some desktop settings from a 32-bit version of Windows Vista to a 64-bit version of Windows Vista

Article ID:929459
Last Review:March 15, 2007
Revision:1.3

INTRODUCTION

This article describes the settings that are not migrated when you use the Windows Easy Transfer tool to migrate files and settings from a computer that is running a 32-bit version of Windows Vista to a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows Vista.

MORE INFORMATION

When you use the Windows Easy Transfer tool to migrate files and settings to a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows Vista, the following desktop settings are not migrated:
The wallpaper

This includes the default Windows Vista wallpaper together with custom wallpaper images.
Taskbar settings

This includes the selections for the following options:
The Auto-hide the taskbar check box
The Keep the taskbar on top of other windows check box
The Show Quick Launch check box
The Show window previews (thumbnails) check box
The Windows Aero color scheme

This setting is not migrated even if the destination computer supports Windows Aero settings.

APPLIES TO
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Starter

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