Will it transfer all my programs from W.7 to W.7
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No. You should re-install your programs by downloading .exe installers or using CD installers. This cable is meant to transfer documents, not applications. Also, be careful. It would not let me browse and select files to transfer. It located the MY DOCUMENTS directory and started to transfer everything there. I ended up cancelling it, then transferring selected files onto a thumb drive or an external hard drive, then plugging those into the new computer to transfer. Yes, it will transfer from W.7 to W.7. The necessary software is already in the OS, you do not need to install the software that comes with the cable. You just search programs and files, type Windows Easy Transfer, it finds the software. Do this on both computers and then it prompts you to connect the cable. There is an excellent instruction booklet with the cable that spells out all the steps.
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I don't know - I used it with great success to transfer XP to W7. Try calling Belkin...
890014
I don't know because I don't have W-8 installed but I don't see why it wouldn't. It just backs up what's on your hard drive for storage. If you want to "play" something later you will need the matching software to run it. My understanding is that W-8 is backward compatible, i.e., W-7 would be able to open the files. I have two of the Clickfree drives and love them...just plug them in, check the appropriate boxes, click copy / backup, and go have coffee until it finishes.
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Actually you cannot use it as this will only transfer from Windows (Any Windows) to Windows 7 sadly.
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I also have an older XP and newer Win7 that I needed to transfer to and from. I just used it last night. Some said it didn't work for them. I followed the instructions on the package and all went ok. I was concerned because part of the program it said Win7 and another part said Win8, but after plugging in the cable I went through some choices of which to transfer from and which files, etc. It also told me later which files/programs couldn't be transferred. I am happy with it so far.
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I had no trouble moving all of my files and folders from an XP platform to a 7 platform about one month ago. The cable and software worked as described. Remember that the programs themselves do not transfer. That requires re-installation.
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I think it'll transfer programs as well. I used it on a friend's Ti-89 Platinum to transfer all my apps to her calculator and it worked fine. You can select what you want to transfer.
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I thought I only had to connect the two computers Windows 7 to Windows 7 and start transfer and that it would transfer the programs and the files therefor. Do you mean to say that I have to install every program I have then transfer the files? There are dozens.
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well I guess use the migration software that comes with it or manually do it as per win 7, nothing special for 8 methinks...
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No you cannot transfer installed programs, only files. And you may want to set up a transfer folder with only the files you want and know to be safe, otherwise all files will be transferred, and if your old pc has a virus or any sort of corrupted files they will be transferred to your new pc. But the transfer cable is awesome I was extremely happy with it.
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Your question is pretty general, so it depends. YES if you are talking about moving or copying things like all documents, music, photos, videos,etc. NO if you mean transferring everything on one computer to another, including software/programs, because there are always different versions of those for PCs and Macs.
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Dan, Yes it moves the system. It has defaults that suggest which programs to move. The defaults can be overridden. Your new MS system will have a built in mover which suggests a special cable. The cost of the cable is about the same as the price for PC Mover which comes with a cable.
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Sorry Margaret. Clean install erases all files and programs. Save your files to an external drive then copy them to the new system later after you installed Windows 7. If your XP has stopped working... is the problem hardware or software. Upgrading to an old computer which is not working isn't a great idea.
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You can upgrade, but you will lose your system settings and programs. This is assuming you have an x64 system. Honesty I would recommend backing up your personal data and any paid programs serials codes to an external drive and do a fresh install. Without ever using Win7 you will have to get used to the transitions to Win8. Last of all, if you have an older PC, it might be worth while to upgrade to a new x64 system that comes with Win8. You would surprised how much $500 can get you. Hope this was helpful. Feel free to reply with any other questions.
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Yes. Perform your upgrade then.follow instructions to.open existing file...there should be no problem opening your 2007 file
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NO. the boot exe. file for all programs you have on the drive will not copy to the new drive. If you look at the files on the clone drive you will see every thing for each program but he one thing you need. Its call boot.exe. (windows).
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I do not know the answer to that question. My two computers use W7 Home premium. I do not like and use W8.1
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Yes if you have the Disk all you have to do if re-format the hard drive and do a fresh install. As long as you have a good disk and License you will not be running to problems and it should update. Another option is to partition the hard drive and add Windows 7 which is the option I would do. I would have a dual boot so I could boot into W 8 or W 7. I would want to keep the original operating system for future reference. As long as you know how to do these steps yourself as you will not get any tech help you will be fine with this laptop. Good luck.