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PC migration is the process of transferring the entire user environment (e.g. 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.[citation needed][3][4]

Some PC migration software products (such asLaplink PCmover Pro and Zinstall WinWin) are capable of transferring not just settings and data, but also applications. [5] [6] Other PC migration solutions (such as Tranxition) move the settings cross-version between applications because these vendors claim higher reliability.[7]

References

  1. ^ Staff (1981–2012). "Definition of: PC migration". PCMag.com. Ziff Davis, Inc. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  2. ^ Eric Krangel (12 February 2009). "Microsoft Terrified Companies Won't Upgrade To Windows 7". Business Insider SAI. Business Insider, Inc. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  3. ^ Rick Broida (21 October 2009). "Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly". PCWorld. PCWorld Communications, Inc. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  4. ^ JamesHolder; Jeff Schertz (6 August 2008). "Computer Migration problem". Microsoft Exchange Server TechCenter. Microsoft. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  5. ^ Reviewers, Top 10 (July 2015). " "PC Migration Software Review 2015 – Reviews and comparisons". Top Ten. Retrieved August 2015. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |deadurl= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Breeden, John (Aug 27, 2013). "Life after XP: Zinstall helps tame migration monsters". Government Computing News. Retrieved July 6, 2014. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |deadurl= (help)
  7. ^ Mackie, Kurt (May 6, 2013). ""Survey: IT Putting In Overtime for Windows XP Migration"". Microsoft Certified Professional. Retrieved November 6, 2014. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |deadurl= (help)


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