Laplink for Netbooks to move applications?

[Paul H]

Has anyone used the $29.95 "Laplink for netbooks" to move selected
applications from an older XP to a netbook also running XP? I have an old
(2002) HP laptop that I want to retire, but have kept because it has 5 or 6
irreplaceable applications that I either downloaded or have lost the CDs.
TIA, Paul

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

Has anyone used the $29.95 "Laplink for netbooks" to move selected
applications from an older XP to a netbook also running XP? I have an old
(2002) HP laptop that I want to retire, but have kept because it has 5 or
6
irreplaceable applications that I either downloaded or have lost the CDs.
TIA, Paul

The physical transfer of files from one PC to another is easy. Most people
use a CAT5 cross-over cable but I suppose you could use a laplink cable too.
Transferring an application can be much harder. If it is an old 16-bit
application then it may be sufficient to copy a few files or folders across.
If it is a 32-bit application then you probably need to run its installation
program so that it puts all its files into the correct folders, registeres
its link libraries and creates the appropriate entries in the registry.
Doing this manually is almost impossible unless you're the programmer who
created the application.

In other words, a Laplink cable may be a waste of money. Sorry for the bad
news.

 

[Paul H]

Has anyone used the $29.95 "Laplink for netbooks" to move selected
applications from an older XP to a netbook also running XP? I have an old
(2002) HP laptop that I want to retire, but have kept because it has 5 or
6
irreplaceable applications that I either downloaded or have lost the CDs.
TIA, Paul

The physical transfer of files from one PC to another is easy. Most people
use a CAT5 cross-over cable but I suppose you could use a laplink cable too.
Transferring an application can be much harder. If it is an old 16-bit
application then it may be sufficient to copy a few files or folders across.
If it is a 32-bit application then you probably need to run its installation
program so that it puts all its files into the correct folders, registeres
its link libraries and creates the appropriate entries in the registry.
Doing this manually is almost impossible unless you're the programmer who
created the application.

In other words, a Laplink cable may be a waste of money. Sorry for the bad
news.

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Not the cable. Laplink has a product that PCmag has favorably reviewed that
moves applications, that one selects, from one computer to another, dealing
with registry issues, etc. Click
http://www.laplink.com/pcmover/pcmovernetbook.html to see the description.
This special, less expensive version, is available just for moves to
netbooks. I'm hoping to hear positive comments from anyone who has used it.

 

[boatman312]

The physical transfer of files from one PC to another is easy. Most people
use a CAT5 cross-over cable but I suppose you could use a laplink cable too.
Transferring an application can be much harder. If it is an old 16-bit
application then it may be sufficient to copy a few files or folders across.
If it is a 32-bit application then you probably need to run its installation
program so that it puts all its files into the correct folders, registeres
its link libraries and creates the appropriate entries in the registry.
Doing this manually is almost impossible unless you're the programmer who
created the application.

In other words, a Laplink cable may be a waste of money. Sorry for the bad
news.

-------------------------------

Not the cable. Laplink has a product that PCmag has favorably reviewed that
moves applications, that one selects, from one computer to another, dealing
with registry issues, etc. Click
http://www.laplink.com/pcmover/pcmovernetbook.html to see the description.
This special, less expensive version, is available just for moves to
netbooks. I'm hoping to hear positive comments from anyone who has used it.

I have the straight PCMover (probably the predecessor to the Netbook
version). With a couple of small exceptions, it worked pretty well
migrating applications (with their preferences). Pretty useful.

 

[HeyBub]

Has anyone used the $29.95 "Laplink for netbooks" to move selected
applications from an older XP to a netbook also running XP? I have
an old (2002) HP laptop that I want to retire, but have kept because
it has 5 or 6 irreplaceable applications that I either downloaded or
have lost the CDs. TIA, Paul

I note it has a facility to upgrade XP to Win 7 without reinstalling
everything.

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

The physical transfer of files from one PC to another is easy. Most people
use a CAT5 cross-over cable but I suppose you could use a laplink cable
too.
Transferring an application can be much harder. If it is an old 16-bit
application then it may be sufficient to copy a few files or folders
across.
If it is a 32-bit application then you probably need to run its
installation
program so that it puts all its files into the correct folders, registeres
its link libraries and creates the appropriate entries in the registry.
Doing this manually is almost impossible unless you're the programmer who
created the application.

In other words, a Laplink cable may be a waste of money. Sorry for the bad
news.

-------------------------------

Not the cable. Laplink has a product that PCmag has favorably reviewed
that
moves applications, that one selects, from one computer to another,
dealing
with registry issues, etc. Click
http://www.laplink.com/pcmover/pcmovernetbook.html to see the description.
This special, less expensive version, is available just for moves to
netbooks. I'm hoping to hear positive comments from anyone who has used
it.

Beats me how a program can transfer an unknown but potentially large number
of registry entries. On the other hand I'll gladly be convinced when I come
across a substantial number of positive and believable reports.

 

[Paul H]

It ran for 4 hours last night, and successfully moved almost everything. I
need to look into a few issues, like CD Copies by Roxio. I need to look
into drivers, maybe. Cannon's "splices", to make panoramic views just runs
like I had installed it here, as do all the Microsoft applications - Word,
FrontPage, etc. I highly recommend Laplink's PCmover. It also moves
applications from XP to Windows 7 - something Microsoft won't do.

The physical transfer of files from one PC to another is easy. Most people
use a CAT5 cross-over cable but I suppose you could use a laplink cable
too.
Transferring an application can be much harder. If it is an old 16-bit
application then it may be sufficient to copy a few files or folders
across.
If it is a 32-bit application then you probably need to run its
installation
program so that it puts all its files into the correct folders, registeres
its link libraries and creates the appropriate entries in the registry.
Doing this manually is almost impossible unless you're the programmer who
created the application.

In other words, a Laplink cable may be a waste of money. Sorry for the bad
news.

-------------------------------

Not the cable. Laplink has a product that PCmag has favorably reviewed
that
moves applications, that one selects, from one computer to another,
dealing
with registry issues, etc. Click
http://www.laplink.com/pcmover/pcmovernetbook.html to see the description.
This special, less expensive version, is available just for moves to
netbooks. I'm hoping to hear positive comments from anyone who has used
it.

I have the straight PCMover (probably the predecessor to the Netbook
version). With a couple of small exceptions, it worked pretty well
migrating applications (with their preferences). Pretty useful.