Laplink PCMover makes it possible to move files within the same computer to a different hard drive or to a different installation of Windows 7. It also allows file transfer to a brand new computer which has Windows 7 installed via USB cable.
The process is easy and takes little time, as Laplink PCMover will copy files in increments of 4GB each to maximize speed and minimize data loss.
Along with files, Laplink PCMover also transfers registry settings, programs and personal user settings such as browser settings, desktop background, favorites and bookmarks. All network and internet settings which make your computer your own personal workspace will also be migrated to the new installation of Windows 7, along with Media play lists and images.
This saves you a large amount of time and hassle, and as Laplink PCMover is available for a minimal fee, it is easy on the budget as well. I have used the program many times and even have a video walk through. That's the official Microsoft story. However, while we were writing this book we ran across a solution that allows you to do in-place upgrades from Windows XP systems to Windows 7.
For more information on this, see Chapter 5, "Application and Data Migration". When migrating a system from Windows XP to Windows 7, you should use the following sequence of activities:. It is entirely possible that your computer running Windows XP lacks the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 7. If that is the case, you're likely looking at purchasing a new PC with Windows 7 preloaded, building your own PC, and loading Windows 7 yourself or upgrading the hardware in your current XP computer and suffering through the arduous upgrade process described in this chapter.
Before you attempt a Windows XP to Windows 7 migration, we strongly recommend that you read this entire chapter, as well as Chapter 8, "Windows 7 Security," make sure you have all the software and hardware tools you need at hand, and use the plan you created in Chapter 1, "Planning Your Migration," as a map to proceed. Over a number of years, we have found that well-planned migrations generally work out quite well, whereas ad-hoc migrations, where you jump right in, inevitably run into problems.
Depending on how your browser is set up, you may directly run the installer or be prompted to save it. If you're dealing with only a single computer, it is a simple process. If, however, you're dealing with multiple computers, you should probably save it because you will need to install and run the upgrade advisor on each of the computers.
After you've downloaded it, install the Upgrade Advisor on the system you want to upgrade. Then run the Upgrade Advisor see Figure 3. Click the Start Check button, and let the Upgrade Advisor examine your system. It will look at your hardware configuration and compare it to a comprehensive database of supported hardware and software.
Depending on your specific system configuration, your system may pass on first examination, such as the system shown in Figure 3. However, you might run into issues that need to be resolved before you can install Windows 7, as shown in Figure 3. In the example in Figure 3. You can still run Windows 7 without Aero; you just won't have access to Aero's features, meaning you'll be missing out on much of the visual appeal to Windows 7.
In a case like this, you need to figure out how you're going to resolve the problem before moving forward. How exactly you resolve the problem with a system will vary. You might, for example, be able to use updated drivers from the manufacturer. You might find a documented workaround online. Or you may well wind up having to upgrade select portions of your computer hardware to a new version that has Windows 7 drivers.
In the example shown in Figure 3. In the most extreme cases, you might need to buy a new computer, but as long as your system meets the specifications outlined in Chapter 1, that probably won't be necessary. What we suggest doing, however, is saving the Windows Update Advisor reports for each system on which you want to install Windows 7 so that you can refer to them as part of your update process, resolving any problems that are reported. Having done that, you should go through your system and determine what applications are installed, so you can make sure they're reinstalled after you get into Windows 7.
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