If you are just transferring data files, in what order should you: 1. Install the software (such as Office and Quicken), and 2. Transfer the data files.
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I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish here. I'm guessing that you are moving the complete old PC to a new PC. PCmover will move all of your software like Office and Quicken to your new PC. Your software will be fully functional in the destination PC. The new PC will be a carbon copy of the old one. I have done this several times and I'm still impressed how PCmover copies everything to a new PC. I hope this is the answer to your question. You can also call Laplink support to get more answers. They are very helpful when you call.
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Hi Rodney. I've been using PC Mover for several years... It's a great product. The answer to your question is a little tricky. IF you can connect BOTH computers to the same network (e.g. in your home or office), either by wire OR by wireless (or even a combination), then PC Mover can do the entire transfer over the network. It's pretty easy. When you load the software, it'll ask how you want to do the transfer. Select "Network". Load the software on both computers (I think they want you to load the "new" computer first, but the instructions will talk you through that) and follow the rest of the instructions. If you can't get both of the computers on the same network, then you'll need a USB transfer cable OR you'll have to connect both "hard drives" to the same computer (I'm a technician, so that's easy for me to do... Most people wouldn't go that route). I hope that helps. If you need more assistance, feel free to write.
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I've used "windows explorer" or "my computer" just like the regular C-drive. This way, you can just transfer the files just like it were on your computer... drag-n-drop or cut/copy+paste. I've never used the backup software because I don't have much sensitive data on it. Hope this helps.
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Like Shoreguy and Joshua P, I just use a card reader to (file) transfer to my computer. Seems like using the cable requires or encourages you to use their software. Some software insists on managing your pictures. My sister did that and lost a bunch of pictures - not a good thing. File transfer is a simple and easy way to move your picture files and I recommend this method. If necessary you can create another folder or sub directory for these pictures. I then import them to my picture management software. If the camera appears to the computer as another Hard Disk then you can file transfer that way. However, it does eat up battery a bit (so you have to recharge it). Like Shoreguy and Joshua P, I just use a card reader to (file) transfer to my computer. Seems like using the cable requires or encourages you to use their software. Some software insists on managing your pictures. My sister did that and lost a bunch of pictures - not a good thing. File transfer is a simple and easy way to move your picture files and I recommend this method. If necessary you can create another folder or sub directory for these pictures. I then import them to my picture management software. If the camera appears to the computer as another Hard Disk then you can... » Read More Like Shoreguy and Joshua P, I just use a card reader to (file) transfer to my computer. Seems like using the cable requires or encourages you to use their software. Some software insists on managing your pictures. My sister did that and lost a bunch of pictures - not a good thing. File transfer is a simple and easy way to move your picture files and I recommend this method. If necessary you can create another folder or sub directory for these pictures. I then import them to my picture management software. If the camera appears to the computer as another Hard Disk then you can file transfer that way. However, it does eat up battery a bit (so you have to recharge it). « Show Less
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Yes. Plug in to a USB port. The driver will load. Open your file manager and move your files to the new drive.
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IF I had to this, I would transfer the info from the external drive to the old computer and then use Laplink to move the data to the new computer. You can drag & drop files from the drive with explorer. However you cannot transfer programs. Good luck
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I have always been skeptical of syncing data files and would suggest backing up and restoring your data file as you work from laptop to desktop and vice versa - or having your desktop be also the server and then access it from your laptop.
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get a external hard drive and copy all you pictures movies data to the back up driveyou can only save data you cannot transfer programs you will need the cd or dvd toreinstall in the new system.
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When I used the software that came with the SSD, it only copied the data. You can set up a second partition with a partition program after your done.
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I bought an external hard drive copied everything on that and then to the new compter. Wish i had done that before wasting my money. Also, this product WILL NOT transfer any Microsoft Office software. You will need the discs. This developers customer service department told me that it would transfer Office...that is why I bought it. Then they denied that any of their people would say that...yeah well, I am fairly capable and educated and know what I heard.
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I was able to transfer all the files I chose, including past TurboTax Files. My new computer included newer Office package, so did not transfer that. This is a GREAT, EASY way to transfer to a new laptop/desktop all of your old 'stuff'. Was very easy for this (me) non-computer guy to use. I used it for both my files and my wife's files from one desktop to two different laptops. Hope this helps, Wayne M.
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Data that you have saved to the USB flash drive can be moved to a location of your choice on your new computer using the copy command and then paste command under 'edit' in your file viewing program. Note that for some operating systems you can create a 'live' system of your operating system on a flsh drive and then boot from it and rebuild if something goes wrong. The scandisk 32 Gbt would be better for this. this
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Not sure but my research indicated that the cable is just an UBS cable and the software is the critical component. Windows 7 came with the "Transfer" software already included. Just had to add it to the older computer running XP. All in all, it worked OK. Some of the files were transferred but required a little searching to find. E-mail address book / contact list will not transfer. Have to move them manually or via a flashdrive. Good luck.
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Just highlight the files on your computer that you want to transfer, click on the right mouse button and choose COPY. Then move the mouse's cursor over to this drive, click the right mouse button again and choose PASTE. That's all.
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I'm not sure. However, The Windows Easy Transfer program gives you the option to transfer files to an external drive without the use of the Belkin Easy Transfer cable. However, it doesn't support the transfer of applications or programs. They would have to be reinstalled separately.
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It does appear to use date/time of file. The problem is that when you use Microsoft to transfer a series of files, it does not transfer them in order which means that they get messed up. I recommend something called reorganize which is a freeware utilty where you can set it up to transfer the files in order by time. It makes a difference. Another issue that I found is that it apparently will cross different directories if the time stamp is in order. I listen to audio books and this really surprised me. I went from one story to another to a series of music selections. Still, this device is clearly superior to most I have seen especially for the price. You just have to figure out the kinks. It does appear to use date/time of file. The problem is that when you use Microsoft to transfer a series of files, it does not transfer them in order which means that they get messed up. I recommend something called reorganize which is a freeware utilty where you can set it up to transfer the files in order by time. It makes a difference. Another issue that I found is that it apparently will cross different directories if the time stamp is in order. I listen to audio books and this really surprised me. I went from one story to another to a series of music selections. Still, this... » Read More It does appear to use date/time of file. The problem is that when you use Microsoft to transfer a series of files, it does not transfer them in order which means that they get messed up. I recommend something called reorganize which is a freeware utilty where you can set it up to transfer the files in order by time. It makes a difference. Another issue that I found is that it apparently will cross different directories if the time stamp is in order. I listen to audio books and this really surprised me. I went from one story to another to a series of music selections. Still, this device is clearly superior to most I have seen especially for the price. You just have to figure out the kinks. « Show Less
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Open windows start, then you go to Accessories, then you go to Windows Tools. At the bottom of that menu you'll find "easy transfer, open and transfer your files...