<P> The User State Migration Tool ( USMT ) is a Microsoft command line utility program intended to allow advanced users , comfortable with Scripting languages , to transfer files and settings between PCs . This task is also performed by Windows Easy Transfer , recommended for general users . USMT supports the high - volume , automated deployment of files and settings from Microsoft Windows versions 2000 , XP , Vista and Windows 7 and is useful in migrating user settings and files during OS upgrades . 32 - bit to 64 - bit migrations are supported , but 64 - bit to 32 - bit are not . </P>
what tool is available from microsoft as an alternative to the usmt for smaller migrations
Windows Easy Transfer