Migration Assistant won't proceed on the iMac

Got a new iMac, running 10.10.1 and trying to use the migration assistant to move files from a Windows Vista 64bit SP2 system. Both systems connected via 1Gbps ethernet attached to the same switch and both can ping each other and show they're on the same IP network. I've removed all firewall, virus and malware software from the PC and stopped any service that might cause a conflict.
I start the migration assistant on both systems, get to the point where both systems are displaying the same 6 digit number. On the PC the continue button is available to select but on the iMac it's grayed out. If I hit the continue button on the PC it sits on a screen saying ready to transfer, select the files you want on the iMac, but the iMac is still sitting on the same screen with the 6 digit number and continue grayed out. Tried multiple reboots and tries to get it going, no joy. Talked to Apple support, they did a remote desktop to the PC, see what I'm seeing but don't see what might be causing the problem.

Are you following these instructions?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4796
Have yo tired by connecting both to same network vice direct ethernet connection?
There is no direct USB connection

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