migrate to windows 7 computer from xp computer

paulrhi · Jun 11, 2012

I know this question has probably been ask but I just got a new windows 7 computer and I want to move all my xp computer program and data to the new windows 7 computer is there a program that will let me do this? If yes what is it?

Earthling · Jun 11, 2012

Your programs cannot be moved, you have to reinstall them in Windows 7. For your files MS offer Windows Easy Transfer which is intended to make this process easier, though opinions vary as to whether it actually does. The alternative is to copy your personal files manually, for which you could use a flash drive.

paulrhi · Jun 11, 2012

How about PCMOVER their web site it will move everything.

plodr · Jun 11, 2012

No, their web site does not say it will move everything.

What You Should Know

PCmover should be used only as intended and as described in the Quick Start Guide. If you attempt to use this product for unintended purposes, your computer may become unstable or unusable. If you have any questions, please visit technical support.

Some programs on your old PC may not be compatible with a newer operating system.
Files with Digital Rights Management (DRM), such as music files and programs that require keys or serial numbers with a hardware fingerprint, may require deactivation on the old PC and reactivation on the new PC.
Some programs with unique copy protection may need to be deactivated on the old PC then reactivated with their original key or serial number on the new PC.
If you are unable to deactivate applications on the old PC, please contact the software manufacturer for each respective application to have the license reactivated.
Users are responsible to follow user license agreements with each application that is moved.
You should remove trial software on the new computer if a full version exists on your old PC.
Antivirus and Anti-Spyware programs will not be moved to your new PC.
Specific hardware drivers will not be moved to your new PC.
PCmover is not designed for migrations from newer operating systems to older operating systems. We do not recommend attempting to migrate from a PC running Windows 7 to a PC running Windows XP, as doing so may render your system unstable.
Make sure to apply all appropriate Windows Updates (including .NET) to your new PC before performing a migration with PCmover.
Please note that PCmover Home serial numbers are unique to PCmover Home and will not work with other editions of PCmover.
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