...but apparently NOT 8.1.
it seems Windows 8 was the last version in which you could transfer from XP or Vista using Windows Easy Transfer. Microsoft is trying to force people into using their cloud service, Sky Drive.
EZ tranfer is still supported in 8.1 just not over the network or tranfer cable.
You need to save old files to external device..
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tlWrzTefLIQ