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Migrating to a New PC: The Best and The Worst Applications

Started by sarach · 6 months ago

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Phew. I just spent the last few days migrating to a new PC. Actually, it’s a PC I’ve used before, but I have to return the nice Dell I borrowed from the 9 to 5 tomorrow so I’m switching back to a not-quite-as-nice Dell. It& ... Continue reading »

33 comments

  • Data Entry

    11 months ago

    I hate changing PC's! I recently got a new PC with Vista. You can count on spending several days getting things worked out. I still can't connect to my Novell network. I used the Windows File and Transfer Wizard. It worked okay.
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  • Import Resort

    11 months ago

    for sure, everytime I get a new laptop Outlook is the biggest pain to get setup. Besides that, there are so many programs that I have all my favorite settings in - and I lose them every time!!

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  • Miranda

    11 months ago

    Yeah! same with me. I always encountered that same problem.
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  • Jay

    11 months ago

    I despise outlook. Also there's a program to back up firefox plugins and bookmarks instead of just bookmarks.

    Jay's last blog post..Bill O’Reilly: World’s Biggest Coward
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  • James-DigitalKeyToInfo

    11 months ago

    I'm becoming a big fan of using Portable Apps on a hard drive instead of just USB drive. Want to transfer you setting to another computer just copy and paste and everything is installed and customized.

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  • Omarra Byrd

    11 months ago

    I actually love the RoboForm software myself. I use it all of the time and it takes all of the menial everyday tasks that I have to perform on my computer daily and shortens them extremely! What once took me fifteen minutes to complete now takes me only one second because RoboForm does the same task with just one click. In fact I wrote a Report about a lot of RoboForm’s capabilities for use that aren’t even touched on in the User’s Manual for RoboForm. You can get that Report here:

    http://www.booksbonkers.com/TheRoboFormReport!1...

    Sometimes this link gets broken and puts you on a 404 error page. If that happens, then just copy and paste the whole link above in a new web browser page.
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  • JBO

    11 months ago

    I had a similar issue with outlook - I wanted my emails bit once you let the collection of spam store up it is too much of a job to go through and delete the bad from the good.

    It takes an age to transfer what is 90% junk.

    Lesson to me - try to delte spam emails regularly
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  • Guitar Lover

    11 months ago

    Gotta love roboform. It does a fantastic job and great to hear its easy to transfer.

    If only more programs could follow suit!
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    11 months ago

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  • Bruno Auger

    11 months ago

    I agree Roboform is a great tool to use. It is easily backed up anywhere you want too keep you passwords safe. I would be lost without that tool. There no doubt about that.

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  • RnB Radio Addict

    11 months ago

    great share! i always searched a tool like this! makes life easier!
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  • La Jolla California Realty

    11 months ago

    Thank you so much for sharing a very interesting stuff.
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  • kawaiichick

    11 months ago

    great share . Thanks much !!!
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  • Scooter 150cc

    11 months ago

    But have you done a migration from a PC to a MAC????

    Talk about hell. Not even worth doing.
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  • Suz

    11 months ago

    UGH!!! I just got a new laptop today and I'm struggling to migrate Outlook to the new 'puter. It's not going well. Your post was very timely. While I'm doing it, I'm going to migrate to the Firefox email program at the same time- get me away from the Microsoft stuff....
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  • ashbuckles

    11 months ago

    I buy a new computer about every 18 months so transferring files has become second-nature. Of course, I'm anal when it comes to this so I'm very careful to install software in the same way, store files using a system that makes sense to me, and use software that helps ensure the files get copied and not skipped over if they have a hiccup along the way.

    One software that works very well is Vice Versa. It's purpose is to copy files securely and/or sync files between a desktop and laptop. It works great for both and costs around $50-$60.

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  • Aurelius Tjin

    11 months ago

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful post.I actually love the RoboForm software myself. The information you have got here is so insightful and informative. I am sure more people would love to read this. :)

    Aurelius Tjin's last blog post..Your Biggest Problem in Internet Marketing
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  • Blog Flipping

    11 months ago

    I need a new PC, and I'm definitely not looking forward to the change. This article will surely help, but I'm still dreading the experience.

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  • Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice)

    10 months ago

    I have to agree with you about loving Roboform... I've migrated it every time I've changed primary machines. After using it for even the shortest time, it gets hard to live without if you're working on a different computer! (Move mouse up to the bar to click Roboform button, realize button is not there, mind stuck in endless loop of confusion... (lol) Can you tell that has happened to me before?!)

    Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice)

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  • club par excellance

    10 months ago

    I just gave up on using outlook. I like to format my computer 1 once a year just to get all the bugs out and start fresh. I hated doing all the back upping so I now have an extra HD where i save all my data in and I only install software on my C drive. Oh and my outlook solution is i don't use it and use gmail or google apps if you have your own domain.

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  • Richard

    10 months ago

    Great article. sometimes its nice to be informed. Great share!!
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  • Loren @ Sandals & Flip Flo

    10 months ago

    Roboform saved me a bunch of times. Since I am traveling a lot, I use different PCs. And Roboform really helps when you have a bunch of sites to log into.

    I have about 10 email addresses I need to track. I know I should connect them all into one, but I'm still lazy to do so.

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  • Chelle

    10 months ago

    Outlook is a pain in the neck. Anytime I try to import anything, it usually freezes up, lots of restarting...I don't know why I even use it! But I like it so much better than webmail!

    Chelle's last blog post..Why Marriages Fail
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  • Data Entry Services

    10 months ago

    Have you ever seen someone that just keeps the old PC in case they need something on it. End up using 2 PC's - what a mess!
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  • NFL TIckets

    10 months ago

    Have you considered using an exchange account at 1and1.com? It'll store your information on that server so you don't have to deal with outlook migration headaches.

    Google apps is also a good service to use that can be really convenient (google.com/a/). You can forward your domain to it and integration is dead easy.
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  • Civil Design Support

    10 months ago

    Just got a new PC so I know what you mean. Took up two days getting it transferred and set up.
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  • Hal

    10 months ago

    I've had similar nightmares with Outlook Express. What I've done most recently was to copy the Identities folder from my old hard drive to my new one. However, you don't know which identity is which because of the naming of the identities. It's a pain, but it does allow you to transfer your emails.

    I think there is another method which involves the use of Personal Folders. I'm not sure if this is different for regular Outlook or for Express.

    Bottom line, I feel your pain. I know it's really not funny, but I did find some amusement out of it. Misery loves company.
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  • Claire Locksmith

    10 months ago

    Oo dear, you should have a Mac, they have new Migration software from your old mac, and it doesn't miss a thing. Fantastic. PCs tend to be generally more complicated.

    Claire Locksmith
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  • kouji

    10 months ago

    same here. outlook's just a mess to migrate. i'd stop using it altogether if i wasn't forced to use it by my mobile phone's synchronization software. :(

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  • Cenay Nailor

    10 months ago

    Oooh. Let me help you out with the Outlook transfer. I have done this a couple/three times. (As a software developer, I change machines about once every two years).

    After some trial and error, here's I do. Located your *.pst file (it's generally tucked into some nice out of the way place in your document and settings area, just do a search for it) on the new machine after Outlook is installed.

    Delete it. (Yeah, I know it sound scary, trust me)

    Copy the PST file you used on your old computer to some easy to remember place. I used my F: drive because that's where ALL my data is... makes backing up a lot easier.

    Restart Outlook. It will complain it can't find your PST and offer to let you browse for it. Just locate the one you copied over.

    All my email's, contact, etc are suddenly in my new machine. Sweet.

    Hope this helps.

    Cenay'

    PS: I am not responsible if you totally screw something up and DIDN'T back up both before beginning.

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  • Australian Shepherd Puppies

    10 months ago

    Great share! Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work.
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  • Texas Exterior Shutters

    10 months ago

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  • Brian

    10 months ago

    Thanks for sharing that article, migrating pc's is a pain especially with vista.
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