Laplink PCmover

Rob Williams · 01-26-2007, 10:44 PM

Are you making a move to a Vista machine in the near future? Want the ability to bring all of your documents, programs, games and settings with you? That's what PCmover promises to do well. We are here to see if their claims of a simple and quick transfer is true.

You can read the full review here and discuss it here. If you've used the program before and want to relay your experiences, feel free.

UnderRAPS · 01-30-2007, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the article. I work at Staples and just got that program on the shelves last week. Your review will help me sell the product. Hopefully, my customers will have more simple cases so that they have a better experience.

'Raps

Rob Williams · 01-30-2007, 03:35 PM

Glad the article is of some use! Yes, it should be fine for the normal consumer. I think the program will have a rougher time with those people who really like to tweak their PC's and have multiple partitions, or weird setups.

06-30-2008, 06:08 PM

I just upgraded my old computer with Windows 2000 Pro. The new computer comes with both Vista and Windows XP since I chose XP to work with. I've considered going to my local Office Depot and picking up the PCMover software, but I've read both good and bad reviews as well. Yours has been the most comprehensive, though...and I thank you for that.

You said something about having to be in Windows Vista however, if I read that correctly. Do you know...do I have to run Vista in the new computer or can I transfer data from old Windows 2000 Pro to the new computer running Windows XP? I have my own home business and really can't afford to be without a computer for more than a day. Would I be better off just saving to CD and doing the old-fashioned way?

01-26-2007, 10:44 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Laplink PCmover Are you making a move to a Vista machine in the near future? Want the ability to bring all of your documents, programs, games and settings with you? That's what PCmover promises to do well. We are here to see if their claims of a simple and quick transfer is true. You can read the full review here and discuss it here. If you've used the program before and want to relay your experiences, feel free. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

01-30-2007, 03:35 PM	#3
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Glad the article is of some use! Yes, it should be fine for the normal consumer. I think the program will have a rougher time with those people who really like to tweak their PC's and have multiple partitions, or weird setups. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

06-30-2008, 06:08 PM	#4
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	re PCMover I just upgraded my old computer with Windows 2000 Pro. The new computer comes with both Vista and Windows XP since I chose XP to work with. I've considered going to my local Office Depot and picking up the PCMover software, but I've read both good and bad reviews as well. Yours has been the most comprehensive, though...and I thank you for that. You said something about having to be in Windows Vista however, if I read that correctly. Do you know...do I have to run Vista in the new computer or can I transfer data from old Windows 2000 Pro to the new computer running Windows XP? I have my own home business and really can't afford to be without a computer for more than a day. Would I be better off just saving to CD and doing the old-fashioned way?

01-30-2007, 02:55 PM	#2
UnderRAPS Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 27	Thanks for the article. I work at Staples and just got that program on the shelves last week. Your review will help me sell the product. Hopefully, my customers will have more simple cases so that they have a better experience. 'Raps