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Vista to Windows 7 File Transfer

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

New versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems come out fairly frequently, and users always feel compelled to get the newest and shiniest operating system out there for their computer. This means, as soon as a new version of Windows comes out, users will be clamoring to upgrade their computers to it. If you have upgraded your version of Microsoft Windows along different computer systems or within the same system, you will know what a hassle it is to move all your files from the old installation to the new one. It is extremely difficult to manually move all the files into the unknown terrain of the new operating system. This problem springs up when a user is attempting to move files from Windows Vista to Windows 7 as well. As Windows 7 is the newest operating system and not fully documented, it would be very easy if there were some method to transfer files without having to do it manually.

There are software tools available to perform the ardent task of file transfer across operating systems for you. One such tool is the well-known PC Mover, which can complete the transfer for you in an easy-to-use, quick manner that will completely remove the burden of moving files. For a minimal fee, you will be able to download and install Laplink PC Mover from its homepage: http://www.laplink.com/.

PC Mover makes it possible to move files within the same computer to a different hard drive or to a different installation of a newer Windows operating system. It allows file transfer to a brand new computer via USB cable. The process is easy and takes little time, as PC Mover will copy files in increments of 4GB each to maximize speed and minimize data loss. Along with files, PC Mover also transfers registry settings, programs and personal user settings such as browser settings, desktop background, favorites and bookmarks. All network and internet settings which make your computer your own personal workspace will also be migrated to the new installation of Windows 7, along with Media playlists and images.

PC Mover is a great application that saves you the trouble of manually transferring files from your old installation of Windows Vista to your new installation of Windows 7, and when you make good use of it, you don’t even have to think about file transfer.

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XP to Windows 7 File Transfer

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Since the official market release of Microsoft Windows 7, a large amount of users have actually decided to try this new operating system. However, as any new platform, Windows 7 has its complications as well, even if they seem to be less problematic then other comparable Windows releases. One of the main problems when deciding to migrate to Windows 7, especially if you have just purchased a new computer alongside this operating system, is the file transfer between your old setup and Windows 7.

In most cases users want to transfer programs and custom settings and files over to the Windows 7 operating system or new computer.  To do this you have two options.  However only one of them will be able to transfer over programs.

In order to ensure proper XP to Windows 7 file transfer, one of the most common utilities that has proven a lot of success and respect from software review magazines is Laplink PCMOVER. This software is designed to scan, detect and help users in the migration process of files, data and settings from any actual PC to a new PC.  Overall this software program is very easy to use.  You install the program on both machines and then follow the on screens prompts.  You can use the data transfer cable method, do it over a network or even a delayed transfer to an external device.  This is the only program on the market that can transfer over programs so you don’t really have a chose if that is what you need to do.

A free method that is well worth mentioning is the Easy Transfer Wizard that is installed on both XP and Vista and Windows 7 computers.  The Wizard has a nice interface that allows you to transfer over all your user and custom settings as well as personal files.  The down side to this program is it will not be able to transfer over programs and does not always seem to work right.  It is not uncommon to have to two the transfer a few times to get everything you want.  The transfer can take a day or two as well for some reason when done over the network you need to make sure none of the computer go to sleep or offline.  Before you do the transfer you will need to pre-install any software programs onto the Windows 7 computer.  This is only needed if you want to transfer over custom settings from programs that you plan on using.  Outlook and Quickbooks would be good examples of this.

For my time and money I would recommend just using the Laplink PCmover program.  It’s easier and tends to do a great job transferring over data from XP to Windows 7.

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