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- PCmover Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant helps you upgrade quickly and easily from any version of Windows (version 2000 or later) to Windows 7
- Choose which applications you want to have on your upgraded PC
- Select which folders you want and uncheck any file types that you don’t want to have after the upgrade
- All programs, files and settings can stay exactly as they were in your old operating system with one easy step
- Click through a simple wizard to perform the upgrade
Product Description
UPGRADE YOUR HOME COMPUTER – With Pcmover Upgrade Assistant, you can upgrade your existing PC to Windows 7 without having to reformat your hard drive and reinstall all of your applications. All your current files, settings, and applications are transferred automatically. All you need to do is follow a few simple instructions provided by the wizard, step back, and relax while PCmover does all the work. UPGRADE YOUR BUSINESS COMPUTERS – Would you like your employees t… More >>
Laplink PC mover Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant
November 9, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Be advised that even though Amazon sells this in a bundle with Window 7 family pack for 3 PCs, the Laplink web site states that the Upgrade Assistant is only authorized for use on one computer. In order to upgrade the three licenses in the Family Pack, you will need to purchase three copies of Laplink.
Rating: 3 / 5
November 9, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I downloaded this program from Amazon and tried to use it to migrate my files from XP to Windows 7. While it said it was going to migrate 20+ gigadbytes of files, the move file was only about 7 megs. I think this program is a total waste of time and money
Rating: 1 / 5
November 9, 2009 at 4:48 pm
We used this software to migrate from Vista to Win 7. Both laptops were nearly the same configuration but differing data and documents. The PDF instructions are key (read the whole thing and follow it) and you must perform a full back-up before you start. The laptops both had ample space remaining on the hard drives for the settings, files and applications-also a key.
I agree with the other reviewers, our conversions took 6-7 hours as we had 40+ GB on one system and 9-10 hours on a 80+ GB system. Out of 30 or so applications, I had to re-install 4 on the other side after the mirgration. PCMover does indicate which applications it had to turn off after migration and allows you to CHOOSE which ones to try anyway. It did not copy my Firefox settings, so I had to do that manually, but it backs-up the old settings, so I just had to copy the settings file into the new configuration.
I did a third install clean and it took longer and I had install all of the applications, driver files, etc once Win 7 was completed as well as copy over all the documents & settings. This tool saves you most of that hassle.
Rating: 4 / 5
November 9, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I downloaded this program on Amazon. I used it to upgrade from Vista to Win7. Program worked great. HOWEVER, anyone using this program should download the PDF file that describes in detail the exact steps to take to move your files and then to reinstall them as well as steps to follow when upgrading Win7. I was able to be up and running with MOST programs. I had to reinstall Acronis True Image Home and three other programs that are specifically designed for my profession as a psychologist. I had to reinstall all 3 but all the database files were where they were supposed to be and I was up and running in no time.
If you follow the directions closely, you should have no problems with PC mover Window 7 Upgrade Assistant and you can be rid of Vista for good!
Rating: 4 / 5
November 9, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Laplink is a company whose products go a long way back and have a history of quality and reliability. Laplinks’ PC Mover is no different: it really does migrate anything and everything from one machine to another without requiring you to reinstall all your software. It is not as easy as the website and its customer testimonials promise, but if you go slowly and pay close attention to what it is doing, you will be pleasantly surprised at not having to re-unlock Microsoft Office, dig out installation CDs and DVDs, or re-register cherished DRM-infected games. PC Mover even uses the simple metaphors of “Moving Vans” and “Loading and Unloading the Moving Van” to make things easy to understand.
This particular PC Mover you are looking at is a pretty sweet deal: a lower price gets you a one-time migration to Windows 7. This can be used for upgrading one machine and putting everything back on afterwards. For every additional machine you wish to use this version of PC Mover, you will need to purchase an additional license.
My only complaint with the software is when it tries to step out of the path of what you are doing, and pull you along with it. For example, after you agree to the license and read the disclaimer and warning, you are given a link to the documentation in PDF form. This is a good diversion: it allows you one last chance to print out and/or read the manual (and I strongly advise you to do so).
The next step, however, tells you it will make [...] your default search provider and change your browser’s home page to [...] (which, ha ha, you didn’t ASK for, did you?). Say no, and the next step tugs at you again: this time it’s showing you a license agreement. If you’re not paying attention–hey, wait! Didn’t I already agree to the license? Yes, you did….this is the license agreement to install the [...] toolbar and embed it in your browser. At first glance it might seem like saying no would cancel your installation of PC Mover, but it won’t…say no and move on.
Just as you think you’re at the end, you’ll get snagged one more time: this time Laplink wants you to go look at some of its other software. It looks like a setup screen, it’s in the setup wizard…but it’s really just another ad. I’m a little busy trying to migrate everything that matters to me–can’t you do this after we upgrade? I’m not going to install a bunch of Laplink products now, not use them, back them up, and then restore it all after the upgrade–leave me alone!
The only other point–and this is a very important one–is a bit confusing. The last step as you back things up will tell you that the program has identified X number of GigaBytes of content, and thanks to compression, the actual size of this content will probably be about half. This is their way of reminding you that on whatever drive you’re going to put the content, you’re going to need to have that much free space available or else you’ll have a problem. PC Mover will then finish in seconds. Another confusing point: the “Moving Van” file PC Mover creates at this point is tiny–just a few MegaBytes, not the GigaBytes it just told you about. The GigaBytes referred to earlier are elsewhere; this is just a “roadmap” so the “Moving Van” doesn’t get lost.
Probably the nicest thing about this program is that once you’re ready to “Unload the Moving Van” it’s as simple as installing the software on the new machine, pointing it at the “Moving Van” file, and waiting while it “Unloads.” Reboot and you’ll be amazed – it really was all there for me, unlocked, re-registered, and working like a charm.
If you want to move one machine to Windows 7, this is a good tool, but you need to be a step above “Beginner”…and you need to watch the program closely as it does its work. I guess everybody needs to make a buck, but I wish Laplink hadn’t gone out of their way to mislead you into re-sponsoring it: it’d be a 5-star product if the Moving Van weren’t driven by a shoddy used-car salesman hawking his wares at you along the way.
Rating: 4 / 5