File Settings and Transfer Wizard won't write Wizard CD

PJ wrote:
> I want to migrate data from my old computer (9 to my new computer
> (XP) via serial cable. To do that I need to create a "Wizard Disk"
> for my old computer. I'm trying to use "File and Settings Transfer
> Wizard" on my new computer to create the Wizard CD, but that program
> doesn't recognize my CD-RW/DVD drive (E. The dropdown list used to
> select the output device includes choices for only F, G, H, and I, my
> 8-in-1 media drives. How can I get it to write to my CD on drive E?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306186

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 >> Stay informed about: File Settings and Transfer Wizard won't write Wizard CD 

Apparently, my question statement was incomplete. I need to create a "Wizard
Disk" for my old computer because I don't have an XP CD. XP was installed by
the manufacturer of my system and they didn't provide an XP CD.
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Thanks
PJ


"PJ" wrote:

> I want to migrate data from my old computer (9 to my new computer (XP) via
> serial cable. To do that I need to create a "Wizard Disk" for my old
> computer. I'm trying to use "File and Settings Transfer Wizard" on my new
> computer to create the Wizard CD, but that program doesn't recognize my
> CD-RW/DVD drive (E. The dropdown list used to select the output device
> includes choices for only F, G, H, and I, my 8-in-1 media drives. How can I
> get it to write to my CD on drive E?
> --
> Thanks
> PJ
 >> Stay informed about: File Settings and Transfer Wizard won't write Wizard CD 

PJ wrote:
> I want to migrate data from my old computer (9 to my new computer
> (XP) via serial cable. To do that I need to create a "Wizard Disk"
> for my old computer. I'm trying to use "File and Settings Transfer
> Wizard" on my new computer to create the Wizard CD, but that program
> doesn't recognize my CD-RW/DVD drive (E. The dropdown list used to
> select the output device includes choices for only F, G, H, and I,
> my 8-in-1 media drives. How can I get it to write to my CD on drive

PJ wrote:
> Apparently, my question statement was incomplete. I need to create a
> "Wizard Disk" for my old computer because I don't have an XP CD. XP
> was installed by the manufacturer of my system and they didn't
> provide an XP CD.

Do both systems have a floppy drive?
Create the Wizard disk on the floppy diskette.

Otherwise - I am fairly certain Windows XP does not have the capability (or
at least F.A.S.T doesn't) to create a Wizard CD on its own.. Perhaps a
Wizard Floppy disk which you could create a CD from using a third party
tool..

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306187

Your best bet would be to borrow a friends Windows XP CD, if you have one
with one..

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Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
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 >> Stay informed about: File Settings and Transfer Wizard won't write Wizard CD 

I am having the same problem, pre-installed XP, no original cd and it does
not even give me the option of selecting to make a copy! Did you find a
solution? If so an answer would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Michael.

"PJ" wrote:

> Apparently, my question statement was incomplete. I need to create a "Wizard
> Disk" for my old computer because I don't have an XP CD. XP was installed by
> the manufacturer of my system and they didn't provide an XP CD.
> --
> Thanks
> PJ
>
>
> "PJ" wrote:
>
> > I want to migrate data from my old computer (9 to my new computer (XP) via
> > serial cable. To do that I need to create a "Wizard Disk" for my old
> > computer. I'm trying to use "File and Settings Transfer Wizard" on my new
> > computer to create the Wizard CD, but that program doesn't recognize my
> > CD-RW/DVD drive (E. The dropdown list used to select the output device
> > includes choices for only F, G, H, and I, my 8-in-1 media drives. How can I
> > get it to write to my CD on drive E?
> > --
> > Thanks
> > PJ
 >> Stay informed about: File Settings and Transfer Wizard won't write Wizard CD 

I am in the same boat. I know this is a couple months down the line; have you
found a solution? I also tried to network the computers together but was
unable to create a Network Setup disk. The message was that the Setup Wizard
"has detected that this computer has no floppy drives or other removable
media", but it has a factory-installed DVD=/-RW CD-RW drive.
I would really appreciate any help.

Thank you.
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katyjane


"Michael" wrote:

> I am having the same problem, pre-installed XP, no original cd and it does
> not even give me the option of selecting to make a copy! Did you find a
> solution? If so an answer would be much appreciated.
> Thank you.
> Michael.
>
> "PJ" wrote:
>
> > Apparently, my question statement was incomplete. I need to create a "Wizard
> > Disk" for my old computer because I don't have an XP CD. XP was installed by
> > the manufacturer of my system and they didn't provide an XP CD.
> > --
> > Thanks
> > PJ
> >
> >
> > "PJ" wrote:
> >
> > > I want to migrate data from my old computer (9 to my new computer (XP) via
> > > serial cable. To do that I need to create a "Wizard Disk" for my old
> > > computer. I'm trying to use "File and Settings Transfer Wizard" on my new
> > > computer to create the Wizard CD, but that program doesn't recognize my
> > > CD-RW/DVD drive (E. The dropdown list used to select the output device
> > > includes choices for only F, G, H, and I, my 8-in-1 media drives. How can I
> > > get it to write to my CD on drive E?
> > > --
> > > Thanks
> > > PJ
 >> Stay informed about: File Settings and Transfer Wizard won't write Wizard CD 

I realize this may be rather a bit late to help you out, but I have just
found out what your problem is (I had the same problem and a kindly soul
asnwered it for me). Unfortunately, the F.A.S.T. wizard DOES NOT SUPPORT
creating a wizard disc using a CD or a DVD. You can only use a floppy disk
or some other type of removable media, such as a flash drive. This can be a
real pain if your new PC does not have a floppy drive and your old PC does
not support USB 2.0.

As far as I can tell, if you are migrating from Windows 95, your only choice
is to use a floppy disk to contain the wizard. If you are migrating from
Windows 98 first edition, you can use a flash drive, but you have to download
a generic USB 2.0 driver for W98 from the Internet (Microsoft doesn't have
any). If you search on these newsgroups, you can find a link to a site which
has the required driver.

"PJ" wrote:

> I want to migrate data from my old computer (9 to my new computer (XP) via
> serial cable. To do that I need to create a "Wizard Disk" for my old
> computer. I'm trying to use "File and Settings Transfer Wizard" on my new
> computer to create the Wizard CD, but that program doesn't recognize my
> CD-RW/DVD drive (E. The dropdown list used to select the output device
> includes choices for only F, G, H, and I, my 8-in-1 media drives. How can I
> get it to write to my CD on drive E?
> --
> Thanks
> PJ
 >> Stay informed about: File Settings and Transfer Wizard won't write Wizard CD