Migrate To Mac "Installation already in progress"

I got a Mac Book Air yesterday - and just tried to transfer all my files from my Sony Vaio just now. After restarting and updating my computer it still says that I am already installing the program which I am not.
"Windows Migration Assistant: Another installation is already in progress. You must complete that installation before continuing this one."

I was in safe mode with networking and now got this message. Is it because I'm in safe mode?
That's my guess. It tells us the Windows Installer is being used. That service is apparently not loaded in Safe Mode. See KB2642495. You've never seen that message after booting in normal mode, right?
Do the System Restore as far back as you can.
Also, uninstall the Norton stuff. Tear it out by the roots.
Download and run the Norton Removal Tool to uninstall your Norton product
Replace it for now with Microsoft's program, which interferes with nothing.
Microsoft Security Essentials
-Jerry

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