Transferring From Old to New Computer

[Samuel1941]

Have ordered a new computer.
Old (current) computer is XP Pro.
New (ordered) will be 8.1

I dread having to transfer all my stuff (files, programs, settings, etc) to the new computer.

Any suggestions on the best way to do it??
Comments on LapLink or a similar program.

 

[Okedokey]

Windows Easy Transfer.

 

[voyagerfan99]

You'll be able to transfer your files but programs will have to be reinstalled.

 

[strollin]

Laplink does have some software they sell called PCMover which can supposedly copy your installed programs from one PC to another. I have never used the software so can't personally vouch for it but from what I read about it, the software apparently does a pretty good job, the major complaint being that it takes several hours for it to do its work.

 

[johnb35]

A while back we had a new member try it and he said some worked and some didnt. I would just manually reinstall all programs.

 

[strollin]

Of course manual install is the better choice and is the reason why I have never actually used the PCMover software. I have and keep all of my install disks so it isn't a problem for me to re-install things. However, for someone that lost or never had install disks, this software could be useful even if it can't successfully copy 100% of the installed programs.