Pre-Transfer Checklist

Pre-Transfer Checklist (both PCs)

The following items should be addressed and/or completed on both of your PCs before
starting PCmover.

• PCmover Installation: PCmover has been installed on both PCs.

• Administrator-level Permissions: On some operating systems, you will need Administrator-level
permissions to perform a transfer.

• Windows Versions (Old vs. New): The new PC has the same Windows version as or newer
Windows version than that installed on the old PC.

• Internet Explorer Versions (Old vs. New): The new PC should have the same or newer version of
Internet Explorer as that installed on the old PC.

• Review Applications on Each PC: You should not try to transfer applications that already appear
on both PCs.

Example: Imagine Microsoft Office 2010 is on the old PC and 2016 is on the new PC. PCmover will not move
Office 2010 to the new PC since Office is already installed. This does not affect the transferring of documents is fine.

IMPORTANT: Trial versions of applications should always be uninstalled from the new PC
before transferring a full version of the same application from the old PC.

• Network Domain PCs: Corporate PCs on a network domain should be connected and logged into
the domain at least once prior to the transfer.

• Computer Cleanup: Laplink recommends that you run ScanDisk or a similar disk checking utility,
as well as antivirus and antispyware software on the old and the new computers before the
transfer.

• PC Power Settings/Options: Screen savers, hibernation protocols, and power-saving options on
both computers should be turned OFF (i.e. All power management options in the Control Panel
should be set to “Never” so they are completely disabled). Both computers need to remain on
and completely “awake” during the transfer and must not go into screensaver or
sleep/hibernation mode.
A laptop PC must be plugged into a power outlet, rather than running on its batteries, as the
transfer is likely to take a longer time than the battery life.

• Disable All Scheduled Tasks/Programs: Using the Windows Task Scheduler (within
Administrative Tools), turn off any tasks or programs that are set to automatically run, as these
will interfere with a PCmover transfer.

• Exit All Programs: Exit all programs that are running on both computers. Turn off system tools
such as virus scanners, spyware scanners, firewall software, and desktop search utilities on both
PCs. Due to the nature of these types of applications, you should choose not to transfer them, as
they are unlikely to transfer correctly.
Transfer Information

• Length of Time: The transfer may take quite a while, depending on several factors: the size of
the hard drive(s) you are transferring, the amount of data on them, their level of fragmentation,
the number and size of applications and other files and folders you are transferring, and other
factors.

• Updates for Applications: Some older applications may not work correctly after transfer without
an update, especially if the operating system on the new PC is a more recent one than on the
old. If you find this to be the case, please check with the application’s manufacturer for an
update.

IMPORTANT: Some applications with a copy-protection process known as Digital Rights Management
may not function correctly after the transfer. These include such music-sharing programs as iTunes,
MusicMatch and Napster, which will probably require reactivation on the new PC, possibly a Repair
done through the Windows Control Panel, and possibly reinstallation. Certain other applications, such
as Microsoft Office, may also require reactivation.