The USMT (User State Migration Tool) is designed to assist IT professional migrate files to the windows OS. An example is a step by step migration of files and settings from a windows XP environment to windows 8 using USMT. At the end of the day, you will have used LoadState a ScanState to complete this end to end migration. The correct order is as follows;
1. Gather Data Using the ScanState Tool a) Install USMT b) Run ScanState to Create a Migration Store on the Server 2. Install Windows a) Install Applications 3. Apply Data Using the LoadState Tool a) Install the USMT b) Run LoadState