Bellevue, WA. --
Laplink Software, Inc. today disclosed
more details for the soon-to-be released version of PCmover® updated for Windows 7, which is
expected to maintain PCmover's place as the top-selling migration software in the world.
When Microsoft® releases Windows® 7, many XP users will have a serious problem - no upgrade
path provided by Microsoft to Windows 7. The new release of
PCmover® solves this problem with an option for performing a special
"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."
In addition to the in-place upgrade feature, this release of PCmover also includes support
for migrations of 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 instant connectivity between computers.
“Many Windows 7 users will be surprised to find they no longer have a mail client,” explained
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.
"The 64-bit issue presents a potentially significant problem," continued Wilson. "If you have
32-bit Vista and wish to upgrade to 64-bit Windows 7 in order to address more than four gigabytes
of memory, that upgrade is not supported by Microsoft. PCmover properly handles all issues
related to 32-bit and 64-bit upgrades and migrations."
PCmover for Windows 7 also continues the Laplink tradition of providing software to make it
easier to connect computers. In addition to usual network connectivity and Laplink's classic
"direct connect" USB cables, PCmover now includes Laplink Ethernet support. Using Laplink
Ethernet, two computers can be connected instantly with a simple physical connection without
relying on other hardware (such as a router). This means there is no issues related to IP
addresses and no changing of network configurations.
"We are continuing to make PCmover more powerful and easier to use at the same time," said
Thomas Koll, Laplink's CEO. "Our goal is to make it faster, easier, and cheaper to upgrade or set
up a new PC. Laplink has always been a strong supporter of the Windows ecosystem, working to
make the adoption and implementation of Windows a better experience."
Laplink forecasts 100 million PC users in North America alone will be moving to Windows 7
over the next few years, resulting in the largest migration ever seen to a new operating system.
"Windows 7 is an excellent operating system, one that Microsoft can proudly trumpet as its
best yet," continued Koll. "And PCmover will make sure that users moving to Windows 7 will
leave nothing behind. There is no solution other than PCmover to easily upgrade or set up
your new Windows 7 PC. Nothing else is a complete solution to the migration challenge."
Only PCmover automatically moves all settings, files, folders, applications, and more to a
new PC. Pictures, videos, music, tax files, Internet favorites, documents, spreadsheets,
games, and much more can all be moved automatically. Setting PCmover apart from any other solution
is the ability to move applications, a capability no other tool provides.
"PCmover seems like magic, but what we really do is automate the steps a user would take in
setting up a new PC," said Wilson. "First PCmover examines the old PC and determines what
exists. Then, on the new PC, the software goes through a process of creating folders, copying
files and settings, and emulating the installation of applications. The result is an
automated setup process with no need for the user to find old CDs or serial numbers to reinstall
applications."
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."
100% money-back guarantee from Laplink.
PCmover is offered in several different versions, matching the right capabilities to the needs
of the user. PCmover Home, designed for the typical consumer, is available for under $40
while volume licensing of PCmover Enterprise is available for under $10 per migration.
PCmover is sold at
www.laplink.com and most software retailers throughout North
America, Europe, and Japan.
About Laplink Software Inc.
For nearly 30 years, Laplink has been the leader in providing software used for PC migration, remote access, file transfer, and synchronization. The privately-held company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
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