PC migration explained

PC migration is the process of transferring the entire user environment (i.e. personal documents and settings) between two computer systems.[1]

The migration problem is often associated with the concept of total cost of ownership where the requirement to migrate information is considered a "cost" in purchasing a new PC, similar considerations exist for businesses upgrading hardware/software.[2]

PC migration is required whenever one needs to move to a new computer (i.e. purchasing new hardware), or upgrade to a new OS. Because of intrinsic differences and strong OS-hardware coupling, PC migration is considered to be a problem for both consumers and enterprises.[3] [4] [5]

Some PC migration software products are capable of transferring not just settings and data, but also applications.[6] [7]

Sources for software that automates PC migration software include Laplink, Tranxition, and Swimage.

Windows 10 does not any longer include a Windows transfer utility with the OS. Microsoft and Laplink PCmover have joined up to provide this functionality from Microsoft's site.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Definition of: PC migration. PCMag.com. Ziff Davis, Inc. 29 May 2012. Staff. 1981–2012. 10 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121010090504/http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0%2C2542%2Ct%3DPC+migration%26i%3D56030%2C00.asp. live.
  2. Web site: Microsoft Terrified Companies Won't Upgrade To Windows 7. Business Insider SAI. Business Insider, Inc. 29 May 2012. Eric Krangel. 12 February 2009. 15 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120315135008/http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-terrified-the-enterprise-will-stick-with-xp-2009-2. live.
  3. Web site: Compumate . 2023-12-21 . www.compumate.ae.
  4. Web site: Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly. PCWorld. PCWorld Communications, Inc. 29 May 2012. Rick Broida. 21 October 2009. 30 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120430182433/http://www.pcworld.com/article/174077/migrate_to_windows_7slowly.html. live.
  5. Web site: Computer Migration problem. Microsoft Exchange Server TechCenter. Microsoft. 29 May 2012. JamesHolder. Jeff Schertz. 6 August 2008. 24 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120224113459/http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/exchangesvrmigration/thread/7736ae55-b8c9-4fc6-b3ff-6c82580ac3b4/. live.
  6. Web site: PC Migration Software Review 2015 – Reviews and comparisons. July 2015 . August 14, 2015. Top Ten. Reviewers. Top 10.
  7. Web site: Life after XP: Zinstall helps tame migration monsters. August 27, 2013. July 6, 2014. Government Computing News. Breeden. John. July 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183329/http://gcn.com/Articles/2013/08/27/zinstall-winwin.aspx. live.
  8. Web site: Move your files, folders, and more . . 2015-09-08 . 2015-09-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150904010356/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/transfer-your-data . live .
  9. Web site: Windows Easy Transfer is not available in Windows 10 . Microsoft . 2015-09-08 . 2015-11-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151108212719/http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/windows-easy-transfer-is-not-available-in-windows-10 . live .

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