Easy Transfer Problem

> Hi,
>
> Programs that did not migrate properly need to be reinstalled under the user
> profile from the original media. Older programs that are not Vista-compliant
> are not 'aware' of the new user environment structure and do not install for
> any user other than the currently logged on one, so need to be reinstalled
> under each.
>
> Do not install any version of any antivirus software that is not 100%
> certified for use in Vista. Running them in compatibility mode is
> ineffective in protecting your system. Remove what you have of the Symantec
> software and get thier latest version if that is your preferred program for
> protection (personally, I do not and would not use Norton's, there are
> better and cheaper products available).
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "mgb" <mgb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:62966FB5-8894-44AF-8D09-DF7681A80584@microsoft.com...

> > Having transferred all programs from my old XP laptop to a new Vista32, I
> > find I now have 2 administrator accounts. Some of the programs and
> > documents
> > are now owned by one a/c and others by the second! I am having to swap
> > between the user accounts constantly. Can I merge them without losing
> > documents/emails etc? Or am I looking at a complete re-install and
> > starting
> > again?
> >
> > Also installing Norton is a no-no. Not vista compatible but try running in
> > XP mode it installs half way and sits there. Have left it installing
> > overnight (12hrs) before ending the instal. Any suggetsions would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > --
> > mgb

>
>

> Many thanks for your advice. I did you what suggested and reinstalled etc
> and
> now all is working fine.
>
> Btw -what alternative to Norton would you suggest?
>
> Regards
> --
> mgb
>
>
> "Rick Rogers" wrote:
>

>> Hi,
>>
>> Programs that did not migrate properly need to be reinstalled under the
>> user
>> profile from the original media. Older programs that are not
>> Vista-compliant
>> are not 'aware' of the new user environment structure and do not install
>> for
>> any user other than the currently logged on one, so need to be
>> reinstalled
>> under each.
>>
>> Do not install any version of any antivirus software that is not 100%
>> certified for use in Vista. Running them in compatibility mode is
>> ineffective in protecting your system. Remove what you have of the
>> Symantec
>> software and get thier latest version if that is your preferred program
>> for
>> protection (personally, I do not and would not use Norton's, there are
>> better and cheaper products available).
>>
>> --
>> Best of Luck,
>>
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>>
>> "mgb" <mgb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:62966FB5-8894-44AF-8D09-DF7681A80584@microsoft.com...

>> > Having transferred all programs from my old XP laptop to a new Vista32,
>> > I
>> > find I now have 2 administrator accounts. Some of the programs and
>> > documents
>> > are now owned by one a/c and others by the second! I am having to swap
>> > between the user accounts constantly. Can I merge them without losing
>> > documents/emails etc? Or am I looking at a complete re-install and
>> > starting
>> > again?
>> >
>> > Also installing Norton is a no-no. Not vista compatible but try running
>> > in
>> > XP mode it installs half way and sits there. Have left it installing
>> > overnight (12hrs) before ending the instal. Any suggetsions would be
>> > appreciated.
>> >
>> > --
>> > mgb

>>
>>