User State Migration Tool
| User State Migration Tool | |
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| developer | Microsoft |
| Current version | 4.0 |
| operating system | Windows |
| German speaking | Yes |
| USMT 4 Users Guide | |
The User State Migration Tool ( USMT ) is a command line program from Microsoft for transferring user files and user settings from one Windows computer to another. It is mainly intended for network administrators when a large number of Windows computers need to be migrated to a different version . It is used via a script call or, if, for example, the migration is carried out using SCCM , integrated into the set-up process of the operating system. For the migration of individual computers, e.g. For example, for home use, the Windows Easy Transfer (WET) program is intended.
USMT migrates files and settings from Windows versions 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Migrations from 32-bit versions to 64-bit versions are possible, but not the other way around. USMT 4.0 does not support Windows Server operating systems, nor does it support Windows 2000 and the Starter Editions of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. In addition, USMT 4.0 only supports the migration from Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3.
Versions
USMT 3.0.1 and 2.6.2 are publicly available. USMT 3.0.2 is a limited private release on Microsoft Connect for select customers. USMT 4.0 and higher are included in the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK).
Source and target operating systems
| USMT version | Source operating system | Target operating system |
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| USMT 2 | Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 | Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP |
| USMT 3 | Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista (all 32-bit and 64-bit editions) | Windows XP, Windows Vista (all 32-bit and 64-bit editions) |
| USMT 4 | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7 (all 32-bit and 64-bit editions) | Windows Vista and Windows 7 (all 32-bit and 64-bit editions) |
| USMT 5 | Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (all 32-bit and 64-bit editions) | Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (all 32-bit and 64-bit editions) |
| USMT 6.1 | Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (All 32-bit and 64-bit editions) | Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (All 32-bit and 64-bit Editions) |
| USMT 10 | Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, (All 32-bit and 64-bit editions) | Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (All 32-bit and 64-bit Editions) |
What USMT is transferring
USMT records:
- Selected user accounts,
- User files and folders,
- Windows settings,
- Program files and settings,
- Emails, settings and contacts,
- Photos, music and videos,
- Internet settings.
Web links
- Microsoft TechNet: Migration of User State in Windows XP