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• Review Applications on Each PC: You should not try to transfer applications that already appear
on both PCs.
Example: Assume Microsoft Word is on the old PC and on the new PC. You should not attempt
to transfer the Microsoft Word application, although transferring Word documents is fine.
IMPORTANT: Trial versions of applications should always be uninstalled from the new PC
before transferring a full version of the same application from the old PC.
• Network Domain PCs: Corporate PCs on a network domain should be connected and logged into
the domain at least once prior to the transfer.
• Computer Cleanup: Laplink recommends that you run ScanDisk or a similar disk checking utility,
as well as antivirus and antispyware software on the old and the new computers before the
transfer.
• PC Power Settings/Options: Screen savers, hibernation protocols, and power-saving options on
both computers should be turned OFF (i.e. All power management options in the Control Panel
should be set to “Never” so they are completely disabled). Both computers need to remain on
and completely “awake” during the transfer and must not go into screensaver or
sleep/hibernation mode.
A laptop PC must be plugged into a power outlet, rather than running on its batteries, as the
transfer is likely to take a longer time than the battery life.
• Disable All Scheduled Tasks/Programs: Using the Windows Task Scheduler (within
Administrative Tools), turn off any tasks or programs that are set to automatically run, as these
will interfere with a PCmover transfer.
• Exit All Programs: Exit all programs that are running on both computers. Turn off system tools
such as virus scanners, spyware scanners, firewall software, and desktop search utilities on both
PCs. Due to the nature of these types of applications, you should choose not to transfer them, as
they are unlikely to transfer correctly.
Transfer Information
• Length of Time: The transfer may take quite a while, depending on several factors: the size of
the hard drive(s) you are transferring, the amount of data on them, their level of fragmentation,
the number and size of applications and other files and folders you are transferring, and other
factors.
• Updates for Applications: Some older applications may not work correctly after transfer without
an update, especially if the operating system on the new PC is a more recent one than on the
old. If you find this to be the case, please check with the application’s manufacturer for an
update.
IMPORTANT: Some applications with a copy-protection process known as Digital Rights Management
may not function correctly after the transfer. These include such music-sharing programs as iTunes,