Transferring files from old Win ME hard drive to Vista

dedward67

I have had similar issues with file security on XP home. I'm in IT managment so used a commercial program called ERD commander, which basically boots an XP type shell and allows you to copy anything whether protected or not. There is a freeware program called PC inspector which may be of use to you (http://www.pcinspector.de/Sites/file_recovery/download.htm?language=1) and allows copying of files across.

S0litaire

*Note* most Linux CD's have a "Live CD" option.

It runs the OS from memory so you can access both your Vista Drive and your XP Drive and by-pass windows Security settings.

That would be your best bet to copy the info from the XP drive to Vista Drive

ormus

i usually boot with a knoppix disc and then copy the files onto a usb pen drive.
(i disconnect the main hdd and install the problem hdd).
then switch them again and upload the files from the usb pen drive.