USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Quick Installation Guide Introduction The USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows works with Windows Easy Transfer and supports large files backup from old PC to new PC, and it also provides 2-way data transfer between 2 PCs.
System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with an • • available USB port Windows® 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) Package Contents • USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows • Software CD & quick installation guide Layout Figure 1: Layout 2
Windows Easy Transfer Windows Easy Transfer is an embedded file transfer and backup program in Windows 7 and Windows 8, it is used to backup all files/programs including pictures, music, Windows settings, folders, program settings, email messages, and even Internet bookmarks on Disk C from an old PC to another PC.
3. For Windows Vista / XP: Once the cable is connected to your PCs, an Easy Transfer Cable autoplay window will pop out. Click Transfer files and settings to Windows 7. At the Windows Easy Transfer main menu, click Next. See Figure 2.
4. For the PC you want to transfer files to, click This is my new computer. For the PC you want to backup files from, click This is my old computer. See Figure 3. IMPORTANT: The OS of new computer must be Windows 7 or later. The bit count and language of your 2 PCs must be identical.
For New Computer 5. If the OS of your old PC is Windows Vista or XP, click I already installed it on my old computer; if the OS is Windows 7 or 8, click My old PC is running Windows 7 or 8. See Figure 4.
6. It will start scanning the files on the old computer. Once the scanning process is completed, click Transfer. See Figure 5. NOTE: The file transfer direction through Windows Easy Transfer is one-way only: from old PC to new PC. This data transfer direction is irreversible.
For Old Computer 7. Once steps 5 & 6 are done, click Next on your old PC. The files will start copying to your new PC. See Figure 6. NOTE: This transferring process may take several minutes to complete. Do not use either of the PCs during this process.
PCLinq3 Software PCLinq3 Software Installation For data link function, please install the PCLinq3 software on your software CD. The data transfer is bi-directional, and all the files/programs on all disks could be selected and transferred. NOTE: For PCLinq3 data link function, there's no OS match and bit count match restrictions. Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) 1. Insert the software CD. Close the CD autoplay window if prompted. 2.
5. 6. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, click Next, then click Finish. Connect each end of the USB Easy Transfer Cable to the USB port of your 2 PCs. Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) 1. Insert the software CD. Click Run Autorun.exe at the CD autoplay window, then click Allow. 2. At Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard..., click Next. 3. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 4. Click Finish, then continue to install Windows Easy Transfer program. 5.
Windows XP (32-/64-bit) 1. Insert the software CD. 2. At Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard..., click Next. 3. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, click Next. 4. Click Finish, then continue to install Windows Easy Transfer program. 5. Click Next at the Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 7. NOTE: This process may take several minutes to appear. 6. Select I Agree , then click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. Connect each end of the USB Easy Transfer Cable to the USB port of your 2 PCs.
NOTE: You can select either PCLinq3 (Ansi) or (Unicode), but the selection for 2 PCs should be identical. 2. Select the disk, then select the file. You can use the Cut/Copy/Paste button on the panel, or drag the selected files directly to your destination folder of another computer.
To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. Check in Device Manager. For Windows 8 / 7 / XP: Right click Computer or My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager. Double click Universal Serial Bus Controller, USB Composite Device should be displayed.
Application Data backup via Windows Easy Transfer *Copy all the data on Disk C from "old PC" to "new PC" "New PC" with OS Windows 8 or 7 "Old PC" with OS Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP Figure 8 Bi-directional data transfer via PCLinq3 * Data on all the Disks of both PCs are selectable and transferable to each other PC with OS Windows 8, 7, PC with OS Vista, or XP Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP Figure 9 14
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
