Laplink's PCmover is virtually foolproof for a system-wide migration. Your old system also contains many files you did not create but should still transport to the new PC. The old PC has updates and software patches for your existing software, network settings, browser bookmarks, cookies for your favorite Web sites, personal settings, and email messages. A PC holds more of this kind of data than you think. Explore the files and folders on your old system before you start moving these items to your new computer, make a list of files and folders you want to keep, and note their locations. You’ve no doubt acquired many programs for your PC over the years. Even though you may not need to install all of them on the new system, you’ll still want to install your favorite applications, such as financial software, reference programs, security applications, and perhaps a few games (assuming your new computer doesn’t already have newer and better versions of these programs). You should install these programs on the new PC directly, rather than transfer them from the old one. The reason is simple: You’re not a software pirate. (At least we hope you’re not.) Software companies want their software installed on one system and one only. If you install one of your old PC’s programs on your new PC, delete the program from your old PC. If you’re unsure as to whether you can legally install the program on more than one PC, read the software’s licensing agreement. I want to move files from my old PC to my new PC. What is
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