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Laplink To Make Switch From XP To Windows 7 Easier
By Mike Sachoff
Staff Writer
Article Date: 2009-08-28
Laplink Software has released more details on its forthcoming version of PCmover updated for Windows 7.
When Microsoft releases Windows 7, many XP users will have no upgrade path provided by Microsoft to Windows 7. The new release of Pcmover solves this problem with an option of performing a "in-place" migration, allowing XP users to perform a full upgrade to Windows 7 with the same result as if Microsoft had provided an "in-place" upgrade.
"Of the 66 Windows 7 upgrade scenarios outlined by Microsoft, only 14 are supported by Windows 7 as an in-place upgrade," said Jack Wilson, Laplink's Chief Technology Officer.
"PCmover supports all of the identified 66 and more. By taking the same logic employed for a new computer migration and applying it to the single computer upgrade process, we are able to provide users with an easy-to-use tool that performs an in-place upgrade."
PCmover also includes support for migrations to Outlook Express (or Windows Mail) to Live Mail, transfers between all combinations of 32 and 64-bit operating systems, and the ability to use a Laplink Ethernet cable for connectivity between computers.
"Many Windows 7 users will be surprised to find they no longer have a mail client," said Wilson.
"Live Mail is a great option, but the user will need to migrate their Outlook Express or Windows Mail data, including address books. PCmover manages this transition automatically, making sure the user doesn't lose anything."
Other features in PCmover:
Easy-to-use wizard guides users through the migration process.
Protects files on new PC- will not overwrite existing files.
Leaves old PC intact - does not delete any files or applications from the old PC.
Easy "undo" - quickly reverse a migration and restore the new PC to its original state.
Multiple profile (user) migration - move all in one simple process.
Compatible with all versions of Windows, from "95" to "7".
About the Author:
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