PC migration
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.[citation needed]
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]
References
- ↑ Staff (1981–2012). "Definition of: PC migration". PCMag.com. Ziff Davis, Inc. https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0%2C2542%2Ct%3DPC+migration%26i%3D56030%2C00.asp. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ↑ Eric Krangel (12 February 2009). "Microsoft Terrified Companies Won't Upgrade To Windows 7". Business Insider SAI. Business Insider, Inc. http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-terrified-the-enterprise-will-stick-with-xp-2009-2. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ↑ "Compumate". http://www.compumate.ae/Migration%20&%20Relocation.html.
- ↑ Rick Broida (21 October 2009). "Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly". PCWorld. PCWorld Communications, Inc. http://www.pcworld.com/article/174077/migrate_to_windows_7slowly.html. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ↑ JamesHolder; Jeff Schertz (6 August 2008). "Computer Migration problem". Microsoft Exchange Server TechCenter. Microsoft. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/exchangesvrmigration/thread/7736ae55-b8c9-4fc6-b3ff-6c82580ac3b4/. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ↑ Reviewers, Top 10 (July 2015). " "PC Migration Software Review 2015 – Reviews and comparisons". http://pc-migration-software-review.toptenreviews.com/". Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ Breeden, John (August 27, 2013). "Life after XP: Zinstall helps tame migration monsters". http://gcn.com/Articles/2013/08/27/zinstall-winwin.aspx. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Move your files, folders, and more". https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/transfer-your-data.
- ↑ "Windows Easy Transfer is not available in Windows 10". Microsoft. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/windows-easy-transfer-is-not-available-in-windows-10.
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