This howto video shows that Windows Easy Transfer is a program introduced with Microsoft Windows Vista. It was used to transfer files and settings from Windows XP to Windows Vista. the transfer methods include transfer via removable drive, network drive, or a USB cable. Windows Easy Transfer WILL NOT transfer programs. It will also not transfer items specific to the old operating system. Also a good number of programs that came with Vista do not come with Windows 7 by default. It is a relatively painless process that takes less than hour to perform. It even allows you to set a password to prevent people from stealing your settings. This is important because it may be transferring sensitive documents, emails, or other files. Windows Easy transfer is a free download and will transfer from Windows XP, Vista, or 7 to Windows Vista or 7. You may only transfer from older operating systems to newer operating systems and will likely fail from 32 bit (x86) operating systems to 64 bit (x64) operating systems.