From 6ebeecf034773ccdde1ba7b50c6791b399fa9ec1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:31:39 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Add where to obtain USMT
Add section on how to obtain USMT
---
windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-overview.md | 10 +++++++++-
1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
diff --git a/windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-overview.md b/windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-overview.md
index 0e8726cf9a..0eaa678d6e 100644
--- a/windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-overview.md
+++ b/windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-overview.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ author: frankroj
ms.reviewer: kevinmi,warrenw
manager: aaroncz
ms.author: frankroj
-ms.date: 01/29/2025
+ms.date: 03/27/2025
ms.topic: overview
ms.collection:
- highpri
@@ -49,6 +49,14 @@ There are some scenarios in which the use of USMT isn't recommended. These scena
- Migrations that require end-user interaction.
- Migrations that require customization on a machine-by-machine basis.
+## Download and install USMT
+
+USMT is part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) and can be downloaded from the following link:
+
+[Download and install the Windows ADK](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install)
+
+Once the Windows ADK installer is downloaded, run the installer, and then in the **Select the features you want to install** page, make sure **User State Migration Tool (USMT)** is selected.
+
## Related articles
- [User State Migration Tool (USMT) technical reference](usmt-technical-reference.md).
From 91a3831b64bbf137e0e92de7c8e6b99a05a0dc4f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:39:12 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Add section on how to obtain USMT
Add section on how to obtain USMT
MAXADO-9341090
---
...started-with-the-user-state-migration-tool.md | 16 ++++++++++++----
1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)
diff --git a/windows/deployment/usmt/getting-started-with-the-user-state-migration-tool.md b/windows/deployment/usmt/getting-started-with-the-user-state-migration-tool.md
index d1313e2a39..103b3e14b9 100644
--- a/windows/deployment/usmt/getting-started-with-the-user-state-migration-tool.md
+++ b/windows/deployment/usmt/getting-started-with-the-user-state-migration-tool.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.service: windows-client
author: frankroj
ms.topic: get-started
ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
-ms.date: 01/29/2025
+ms.date: 03/27/2025
appliesto:
- ✅ Windows 11
- ✅ Windows 10
@@ -18,7 +18,15 @@ appliesto:
This article outlines the general process to follow to migrate files and settings.
-## Step 1: Plan the migration
+## Step 1: Download and install USMT
+
+USMT is part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) and can be downloaded from the following link:
+
+[Download and install the Windows ADK](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install)
+
+Once the Windows ADK installer is downloaded, run the installer, and then in the **Select the features you want to install** page, make sure **User State Migration Tool (USMT)** is selected.
+
+## Step 2: Plan the migration
1. [Plan The Migration](usmt-plan-your-migration.md). Depending on whether the migration scenario is refreshing or replacing computers, an online migration or an offline migration can be chosen. Offline migrations can use either Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) or the files in the **Windows.old** directory. For more information, see [Common Migration Scenarios](usmt-common-migration-scenarios.md).
@@ -55,7 +63,7 @@ This article outlines the general process to follow to migrate files and setting
1. Open the `Config.xml` that was generated in the previous step. Review the migration state of each of the components listed in the `Config.xml` file. If necessary, edit the `Config.xml` file and specify `migrate=no` for any components that don't need to be migrated.
-## Step 2: Collect files and settings from the source computer
+## Step 3: Collect files and settings from the source computer
1. Back up the source computer.
@@ -77,7 +85,7 @@ This article outlines the general process to follow to migrate files and setting
1. To ensure that the created store isn't corrupted, run the `UsmtUtils.exe` command with the `/Verify` option.
-## Step 3: Prepare the destination computer and restore files and settings
+## Step 4: Prepare the destination computer and restore files and settings
1. Install the operating system on the destination computer.