HT4796 PC won't reconnect to Mac for Windows Migration?

My PC suddenly disconnected with my Mac during the Windows Migration Process. The Mac still says transferring information but my PC is trying to reconnect. What is the problem here?

So I tried a different account and swapping out the cables. Even broke out as brand new one. No joy on Windows 8.1. I'm going to guess there was something in my Win 8.1 settings that prevented iTunes from syncing, since the computer recognized my iPhone, and even suggested I transfer the camera roll photos, but did NOT load iTunes.
SOLUTION: I finally got it to sync to the RIGHT (but not the LEFT!) USB port on my MacBook Pro with Retina running Mavericks. Why not the left port? Is there anything different about it? Works fine for other stuff.
Back in July, everything synced to my Windows desktop just fine -- but of course that was before iOS7 and Windows 8.1.
So I guess I should mark this solved. If anyone with a similar problem is reading this, I would say your best chances of syncing an iDevice running iOS7 to a computer would be to find a Mac running Mavericks and try ALL its available USB ports before giving up. Failing that, find a PC NOT running Win 8.1.

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Welcome to Apple Discussions
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HT4796 after transfering data froAm my pc to mac using windows migration assist, where do the data go to on my mac please?

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Thanks Hatter,
Thanks for the answer, which unfortunately isn't quite appropriate in my case, which I didn't lay out fully in the interest of brevity.
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HT4796 Are there any unanticipated problems in carrying out the procedure outlined for 'Windows Migration Assistant'?

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HT4796 im having trouble getting my laptop to connect to my mac using windows migration assistant. my mac comes up with a code but my laptop is waiting for my mac to respond but nothing happens

hi all
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