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Unlimited Free Testing of Windows 8® with PCmover

Laplink is making it easier for users to deploy and test Windows 8 with its free PCmover Windows® 8 Beta Assistant™.

Southampton, UK, 3rd April, 2012 – Laplink Software, Inc. today announced its PCmover Windows 8 Beta Assistant is fully compatible with the recent release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. This free tool expedites testing of Windows 8 by migrating programs, files and user settings from a Windows 7 PC to a Windows 8 PC.

PCmover is useful for both IT professionals as well as general PC users. Available at Laplink, this program helps you easily move to a new operating system by not only transferring your data, but also saving you hours of time by automatically reinstalling programs and setting up user preferences.

“PCmover is still the only software that automatically moves all files, settings and applications to a new PC,” commented Laplink CEO Thomas Koll. “This is a significant time saver when testing Windows 8 because Microsoft does not offer a way to transfer applications across PCs. That’s where we come in. Get our free tool and let PCmover do all the heavy lifting for you.”

PCmover Windows 8 Beta Assistant is the easiest way to set up a new Windows 8 PC. Making sure that your existing applications are still relevant and functional in Windows 8 is as easy as transferring them via PCmover’s automated migration wizard. Set it and forget it.

Setting up multiple instances of Windows 8 for testing is a common practice. PCmover Windows 8 Beta Assistant accommodates this by allowing users to perform unlimited migrations before July 2012 at no cost.

“The more instances of an OS a developer can use, the wider the possibility of finding hiccups or holes in their software,” explained Laplink CTO Jack Wilson. “PCmover works well for testers because the programs, files and user settings can be migrated across both physical PCs and virtual machines (VMs). This allows for multiple testing opportunities, all at no cost to the developer.”

The manual process of migrating programs, files and settings can take hours if not days depending on the number of PCs utilized – and that is before the actual testing of Windows 8 begins. With PCmover, this time is reduced dramatically.

PCmover does not remove anything from the source PC so there is no risk to a user’s current environment. And unlike imaging tools, it does not overwrite the operating system on the destination PC, making it the perfect companion to help test Windows 8.

PCmover is available in a variety of editions including Home, Professional as well as Enterprise, which provides IT professionals with a powerful set of tools to easily define a customized migration experience.

Those interested in downloading the free PCmover Windows 8 Beta Assistant can do so here. More information about PCmover can be found at www.laplink.com.

PCmover is available online at Amazon for SRP £29.99 inc VAT

For larger organizations, Laplink offers pilot projects using PCmover Enterprise to ensure it meets the specific needs of each company’s unique migration project. Anyone interested in a pilot project should contact corporatesales@laplink.com or visit Laplink.com for more information.

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New Study Demonstrates Risk of Data and Identity Theft Still Misunderstood and On the Rise

Laplink® found that as many as 85% of previously owned storage devices are not securely erased, allowing sensitive information to easily be recovered by the new owner.

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Feb. 29th, 2012 – Laplink Software, Inc. today released a report that raised significant concerns in privacy security for users of PCs, smartphones, tablets, cameras and other devices.

The study, co-authored and conducted by Laplink and O&O Software GmbH, analyzed a sample of 160 randomly purchased hard drives and memory storage previously used in PCs, cameras and smartphones. By simply un-erasing data with commercially available tools, and without any special hardware, close to 53,000 digital pictures and 4,500 documents were recovered from the memory storage devices. Of the 160 devices, 85% were not securely erased and data could easily be recovered while 15% were either physically defective or securely erased. Although many of the files recovered seemed harmless, some included very sensitive information such as private pictures, sensitive documents, legal certificates and other personal information.

“Users of any memory storing device (computers, cameras, smartphones, etc.) are at constant risk of privacy and identity invasion,” said Laplink CEO Thomas Koll. “Users often feel a false sense of security because they use an encrypted browser and security software as well as delete files that are no longer needed. However, when deleting files, users don’t realize that simply dragging files to the recycle bin or trash isn’t enough. They need to use software that is specially designed to securely erase their sensitive data to be certain it cannot be recovered.”

With the increasing cases of privacy breaches, data theft and identity theft, it has become more important that users of memory storing devices (especially PCs) are better educated to protect themselves. One of the most important and effective protection methods is to securely and permanently erase their sensitive information.

“Within Windows, it is commonly believed by PC users that a file is completely removed from the hard drive when it is deleted and the recycle bin is emptied, but this is far from true,” commented Laplink CTO Jack Wilson. “When deleting a file using the recycle bin, all that the user has actually done is removed the particular file name from the disk’s index; the file still remains on the hard drive. Removing the file name from the index makes it more difficult to find that file, but it’s still there and is relatively easy to find, especially with the right software.”

Laplink SafeErase™ provides safe and complete deletion of confidential data. By utilizing six government recommended deletion methods, it ensures that sensitive information cannot be recovered even if an old PC or hard drive falls into the wrong hands. SafeErase can be used daily, for simple data deletions, or it can be used to completely wipe a hard drive before recycling or selling an old PC.

“Data is rarely safe, unless the proper precautions are taken,” explained Laplink Director of Marketing Neil Minetto. “SafeErase completely removes sensitive data, ensuring the user’s privacy is protected. This is just one angle of attack users must take to defend themselves from hackers and thieves. Encrypting data on your PC, by using a product like PC Lock™, is another effective solution to protect your files even if your PC is stolen. Sensitive information and entire identities are stolen every day, and this will continue unless PC users do everything they can to protect themselves.”

Laplink SafeErase and PC Lock are available at www.laplink.com and at most major software retailers throughout the US and Canada. A white paper containing more details about the study and data security can be downloaded from Laplink’s website here.

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Laplink Releases Free Windows® 8 Testing Tool

PCmover® Windows® 8 Beta Assistant™ is free to use and allows users to efficiently test Windows 8.

Southampton, UK, February 20^th, 2012, Laplink Software, Inc. has released PCmover ^® Windows ^® 8 Beta Assistant™, a free tool that makes testing Windows 8 more efficient and easily allows users to migrate selected programs, files and settings from a Windows 7 PC to a Windows 8 PC.

PCmover Windows 8 Beta Assistant is available now as a free download on Laplink’s website and can be used to perform an unlimited number of migrations at no charge prior to July 2012.

Beta Assistant provides a unique solution that allows users to move selected programs, files and settings from a Windows 7 or Windows 8 machine into a new machine running Windows 8. PCmover is the number one best-selling migration software in the world and is the only software that moves installed programs (as well as files, settings and user profiles) from an old PC to a new one. Unlike PCmover, Microsoft’s Windows Easy Transfer has never supported the process of migrating installed apps. Without PCmover, users must find old CDs, re-download applications, and locate serial numbers and keys to manually install programs when setting up a new PC.

“Setting up a new PC is a nightmare without PCmover,” explained Laplink Director of Marketing Neil Minetto. “The amount of time it takes to set up a new PC is staggering, not to mention all the hassle. With PCmover, users can have a new PC up and running in no time, and getting used to the new PC is much easier because PCmover transfers the personality and functionality of the old PC along with the rest of the data.”

PCmover Windows 8 Beta Assistant is compatible with physical or virtual machines (VMs) provided that both the source and destination are 64-bit operating systems. Beta Assistant will work with the Developer Preview as well as all of the upcoming Beta releases and RC (release candidate) builds. And, as new Beta and RC builds are released, Beta Assistant can be used to migrate between those builds, even to and from the same PC providing a fast and easy “Beta Upgrade” path.

“By using PCmover to migrate Windows 7 to a Windows 8 computer or VM, automating what is normally a series of manual processes, testers and developers stand to save hundreds of hours,” commented Laplink CTO Jack Wilson. “To conduct tests of Windows 8, it is typical for a user to provision several different Windows 8 VMs complete with a unique arrangement of development tools, debug software, SDKs and environmental variables. PCmover allows the user to quickly jump into the testing phase, using the same tools, software and environment they used in Windows 7.”

Laplink offers multiple editions of PCmover to serve the needs of every user and every scenario. From Home to Professional to Enterprise, PCmover expedites any migration scenario, whether a single consumer PC to refreshing thousands of business PCs. And, PCmover is safe to use as it doesn’t make any changes on the source PC and won’t overwrite anything on the destination PC. This means there is no risk to the user’s current environment and their data will remain intact on the old PC, preventing any risk of data loss.

PCmover is available online at Amazon for SRP £29.99 inc

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Setting Up A New PC Can Be a Headache Without PCmover®

London UK 4^th January 2012, - Post Christmas sees the Winter Sales with great offers on many new PCs. Some shoppers, however, may not realize the complications their good intentions will cause the person receiving the new PC if it is given without Laplink Software's PCmover ^®.

The problem is rooted in setting up the new PC. Most consumers are used to their old PC’s personality and don’t know how to get their new PC set up the same way. They don’t know how to get all of their data moved over, let alone find old CDs and serial numbers to reinstall all of their applications and apply all the preferred settings. That’s where Laplink’s PCmover comes in.

“Giving someone a new PC as a gift is like giving them a huge, shiny lump of coal if you don’t include PCmover,” commented Laplink’s Director of Marketing Neil Minetto. “If consumers want to waste weeks just getting a new PC set up, that’s their choice. But, they don’t have to do that if they use PCmover, period.”

The manual setup process includes:

·         Finding old installation CDs, downloaded installers and serial numbers

·         Applying preferred settings to the programs and operating system

·         Creating user profiles and setting preferences for each profile on the old PC

·         Finding Internet favourites and saving passwords and login information

The problem of setting up a new PC is perceived so poorly by consumers that many will put off purchasing one just to avoid the hassle. In a survey sponsored by Intel, out of 1,200 PC users, 39% felt that migrating from an old PC to a new PC was enough reason to delay purchasing a new PC. This is a problem that PCmover solves.

With PCmover, the setup is automatic. This includes:

·         Transfer and installation of applications

·         Transfer of operating system settings and application settings

·         User profiles setup, multiple users supported

Users will no longer have to sacrifice hours of time and suffer multiple headaches to enjoy their new PCs.

“The move is very quick and automatic so users don’t have to do more than do few clicks to tell PCmover on what to move,” continued Minetto. “After the transfer is started, you can just kick your feet up, do some shopping or go to sleep. When PCmover is done, it can send you an email or a text message alerting you that it’s finished and you can enjoy your new PC. It’s the fastest way to set up a new PC, hands down.”

Price & Availability:

PCmover is available at Amazon for SRP £29.99

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Laplink® Joins Microsoft® System Centre Alliance Programme

Laplink® Adds Windows® 7 Migration Policy Management and Application Migration Support to System Centre.

Laplink Software, Inc. today announced that it has joined the Microsoft System Centre Alliance program by adding Windows 7 migration policy management and application migration support to System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 with PCmover Enterprise™.

When deployed within Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager 2007, PCmover Enterprise executes Windows migrations from a central management console, linking automated deployment procedures with an automated migration process that includes installed applications. PCmover includes the capability to automatically transfer user accounts, installed applications, application settings, data and other “PC personality” components, offering a complete migration experience to corporations.

“System Centre Configuration Manager support of PCmover will further strengthen Laplink as a world leader in PC migration solutions,” said Laplink CEO Thomas Koll. “We are excited to deliver this joint offering for our customers, enabling them to save more money and time in their Windows 7 migration and deployments.”

Microsoft System Centre is an easy-to-use solution for IT professionals and enterprise service teams to efficiently deploy, manage and maintain desktops, servers and other devices across an entire company’s Microsoft ecosystem.

“Adding Laplink and its PCmover product offering to the System Centre Alliance program is a big boost for customers as they will be able to further take advantage of System Centre Configuration Manager,” said Sergio Klarreich, Director of Business Development, System Centre Partner Ecosystem at Microsoft Corporation. “Laplink has a long history in the industry, especially in file transfer software, and we value their expertise in this space.”

PCmover Enterprise has already assisted a number of organizations with their Windows 7 migrations using the System Centre Configuration Manager. Initial migration project sizes have ranged from 100 to 5,000 PCs with total deployment opportunities of 5,000 to 40,000 PCs, showcasing the large scale impact PCmover can have on companies using the System Centre Configuration Manager.

“We saved countless hours in manually moving programs and user profiles. I couldn’t put a price on the time saved, no comparison by using Laplink vs. the old method,” said Headwaters, Inc. CIO Josh Crosby. “We finally built a process that when the user received their new computer/laptop, they would plug in the USB and give us a call. The whole process was completed without us even seeing the machine and it worked wonderfully. We appreciated the cost savings as well because there was little to no downtime for employees.”

System Centre Configuration Manager customers can benefit from inclusion of PCmover with improved migration efficiencies to save businesses 40%-80% in migration related costs, including less downtime and decreased helpdesk requests from its support of a broader set of migration requirements. Administrators will be able to use the PCmover Policy Module to easily support migration procedures in both managed and unmanaged PC environments, and can incur significant savings, including custom programming required to write XML-based migration scripts.

System Integrators can also benefit from support of a broader set of migration requirements, including the auto-migration of installed applications, settings, data and user accounts. This will help increase margins on Windows 7 deployment projects by exceeding SLA requirements for downtime and will decrease migration procedure design and implementation from months and weeks to a matter of days.

Laplink also recently announced a program that for less than $1 per desktop allows companies to use PCmover for in-place upgrades from XP to Windows 7, functionality that is unique to PCmover.

“Laplink solves the in-place upgrade problem,” explained Koll. “No other software does this. It’s fast, easy and affordable.”

Those interested in partnering with Laplink to implement migration projects using the System Centre Configuration Manager should contact Laplink’s Corporate Sales team at: laplink@channelassist.co.uk

More information about PCmover and its unique capabilities is available at www.laplink.com.

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Laplink® Releases Complete Disk Imaging Solution

Imaging Software for Complete System Backup and Restore

London, 10^th January 2011, Laplink Software, Inc., the leader in PC migration software, today announced the release of Laplink DiskImage™- advanced Backup and Recovery to protect users from unforeseen data loss.

Laplink DiskImage protects PCs with a perfect copy (image) of all the applications, files and settings. Users can also use it to quickly and easily restore that image and recover damaged or lost files due to corrupted systems, viruses, hackers or other malware. It can even restore to a PC with different hardware using the Hardware Independent Restore feature. 

Using Laplink DiskImage™ doesn’t just secure data, but the entire PC, including the operating system. When an image is restored, the old PCs setup is restored along with the data regardless of whether it is onto the same PC or onto another one. Laplink DiskImage™ is the perfect solution to protect against unforeseen data loss.

Laplink DiskImage™ now features PCmover Image Assistant™. This allows for users to restore the image (or hard drive contents) of an old PC to a new one without overwriting anything, even the new operating system. No other imaging software has this capability because if you use any imaging software on the market today to restore an old image to a new PC, it will overwrite everything, including the new operating system. This makes Laplink DiskImage the most complete disk imaging solution available.

PCmover is the #1 best selling migration solution in the world, and is the only software that moves programs, files and settings from an old PC to a new one. Laplink has also been recognized for many years as an expert in file transfer and synchronization technology.

Additional Key Features:

·         Easy-to-Use Create images and perform restorations with the easy-to-use one click wizard.

·         Hardware Independent Restore your entire image to any PC regardless of hardware.

·         Operating System Independent Restore an image (or actual hard drive contents) to a new PC without overwriting your operating system. Includes full selectivity, undo option and more.

·         Boot CD Easily repair and restore your Windows system, applications and files directly from the boot CD, even if your operating system won’t start.

·         Advanced Burning Store your image on CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs® or external media.

·         Automated Incremental Imaging Automatically create full or incremental images of your PC, even while in use.

Price & Availability:

Laplink DiskImage™  is available now at SRP £29.99 from amazon.co.uk. and play.com

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Laplink® Releases PC to Mac™ Transfer and Synchronization Tool. New Switch & Sync™

London, November 1st, 2010, Laplink Software, Inc., the leader in PC migration software, today announced the release of Switch & Sync, the easiest way to move from a PC to a Mac™.

Switch & Sync makes moving to a Mac or synchronizing folders between a PC and a Mac simple. It quickly and easily copies all selected files and folders from a PC to a Mac, even automatically converting email, contacts and calendars from their PC format for use on a Mac with programs such as Apple Mail and Entourage.

The Outlook conversion feature (compatible with Outlook 2000 or later, Windows Mail and Outlook Express 6 or later) is unique to Switch & Sync, saving users a significant amount of time and hassle. 

“Customers have been asking us for a PCmover-type solution for Macs,” said Laplink Software CEO Thomas Koll. “Laplink made PC to PC migration fast and easy and now we’ve done the same thing for PC to Mac migration.”

  PCmover is the #1 best-selling migration solution in the world and is the only software that moves programs, files and settings from an old PC to a new one. Laplink has also been recognized for many years as an expert in file transfer and synchronization technology.

Switch & Sync builds on this reputation by automatically copying all of the files and folders the user selects - including documents, music and pictures - from a PC to a Mac. It can then be used to keep all of the files and folders up-to-date between the PC and Mac with automated synchronization and Laplink’s patented SpeedSync® technology. This allows users to enjoy the benefits of each machine and use them in tandem, while SpeedSync helps them work quickly without missing a beat.

SpeedSync® is patented Laplink technology that dramatically reduces the transfer times of modified data. It accomplishes this by only syncing the portions of files that have been changed. This allows for the fastest possible synchronizations, which keeps users from having to wait long periods of time for files to transfer between two computers. Switch & Sync also uses SmartXChange®, which is designed to recognize when files have been deleted, renamed or replaced; streamlining the entire process.

“Moving from a PC to a Mac has not been a simple process – until now,” continued Koll. “Laplink Switch & Sync offers the fastest file transfer and synchronization possible, which is why it is the ideal solution for both switching from a PC to a Mac as well as keeping PCs and Macs in sync .”

Other Switch & Sync features include:

• A user-friendly interface for copying and moving data quickly and easily.
• Automated file synchronization allowing users to automatically sync files and folders daily, weekly or monthly between PCs and Macs.
• Laplink’s classic dual-pane window, which allows users to drag and drop files between the two computers.

Price & Availability:

Laplink Switch & Sync™ is available now at SRP £29.99 inc from amazon.co.uk.  

About Laplink Software Inc.

For nearly 30 years, Laplink has been the leader in providing software used for PC migration, remote access, file transfer, and synchronization. The privately-held company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. www.laplink.com

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New Laplink® PCmover® - The Only Utility that Moves Programs, Files and Settings!

Simple, fast transfer of data from one PC to another.
London, UK, September 16th, 2010, Laplink Software, Inc., the global leader in PC connectivity, has launched PCmover Ultimate. PCmover is the only software that moves programs, files and setting from an old PC to a new PC.

PCmover provides the easiest and quickest solution for moving applications, games, settings and data from one pc to another. It can also conduct an in-place upgrade of an existing PC to Windows® 7 and restore the image of an old Windows PC (or hard drive) to a new PC without overwriting the new operating system.

PCmover connects to the PCs using a network, Laplink USB 2.0, Laplink High-Speed Transfer cable or any type of removable media that can be read by both PCs. The easy-to-use wizard helps users set up the transfer within ten minutes, while the multiple user transfer option can be used to move all user profiles in a single migration. Intel-based Mac® users running Apple® Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion for Mac can also use PCmover to transfer files, settings and applications from their old PC to their new Mac.

Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant™ will help users conduct an in-place upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. With PCmover, the upgrade can be completed in three easy steps, without the need to copy files to external media or reinstall all the applications.

PCmover Image Assistant™ is breakthrough software that complements any imaging solution available on the market today. With Image Assistant, users can restore old Windows images or the contents of an actual hard drive to a new PC without overwriting anything on the new PC, including the operating system. PCmover is the only software with this capability.

Along with the Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant and Image Assistant functionality, PCmover features complete selectivity over what programs, files and settings are transferred or restored and quickly reverses changes made to the new PC with an easy undo feature. Users also won’t have to stay with the PC during the move. After the transfer begins users can walk away while PCmover does the rest. PCmover makes moving to a new PC, upgrading an existing PC or restoring the contents of a Windows image or hard drive hassle free.

PCmover is designed for users wanting to transfer data from one PC to another, as well as users who want to upgrade their old systems to Windows 7. You can upgrade to Windows 7 from almost any old version of Windows and an upgrade from a 32-bit to a 64-bit operating system is also possible.

PCmover also comes with Laplink SafeErase™ and Laplink PCsync®. SafeErase helps users keep confidential data from falling into the wrong hands by completely deleting personal files. PCsync is the quickest and easiest way to keep files and folders in sync between multiple computers. The software also comes with a Laplink High-Speed Transfer Cable.

PCmover is truly the only software of its kind. Some products transfer files but not programs. Other products transfer the entire PC into a “Virtual Machine” (VM) on the new PC, a time-consuming and complicated process that still uses the old operating system, meaning the user hasn’t completely moved to the new PC. And, to legally use the old operating system in the VM often requires buying an additional windows license, forcing users to spend more money or cause them to use their licenses illegally. PCmover solves all of these problems.

Price & Availability:
PCmover is available online at http://www.laplink.com/ or Amazon for SRP £29.99

About Laplink Software Inc.

For nearly 30 years, Laplink has been the leader in providing software used for PC migration, remote access, file transfer, and synchronization. The privately-held company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Laplink Migration Kit for Windows 7.

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Laplink Migration Kit for Windows 7. The Seamless, Easiest Way to Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7.

Laplink Migration Kit for Windows 7 helps you transer all of your old files from a Windows XP or Vista operating system onto a clean install of Windows 7.

Microsoft does not offer a direct upgrade path from Windows XP to Windows 7, forcing upgrade customers to erase their entire PC before moving into the latest operating system.

Laplink Migration Kit for Windows 7 is the result of collaboration between O&O Software GmbH and Laplink Software Inc. The main components of Migration Kit for Windows 7 are O&O DiskImage 4 Professional Edition and Laplink PCmover. O&O DiskImage provides for an imaging of all data prior to the migration as well as for periodic imaging of the new system. Laplink PCmover provides the easiest and quickest solution for moving applications, games, settings and data to Windows 7.

Migration Kit for Windows 7 contains everything that's needed to make migration as easy as possible. The clearly designed wizard guides you step by step through the migration process from Windows XP/Vista to Windows 7.

DiskImage 4 Professional Edition and Laplink PCmover are able to image and migrate up to three systems. The migrations can occur on the sam as well as between two different computers. An Ethernet transfer cable is included in delivery for migration between two computers.

Migration Kit for Windows 7 was designed for users wanting to install the new Windows 7 on their old computer as well as for those purchasing a new computer with Windows 7 who want to transer data, applications and settings from the old computer to the new one. The Migration Kit for Windows 7 supports all cariations of the migration within on or between two systems, and of course the migration from Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 Beta/RC to the final version fo Windows 7. Migration from 32 to 64-bit systems is also possible using the Kit.

Main Features:

• Migration of personal data.
• Migration of all personal settings.
• Migration of applications and games.
• Migration from Windows 2000 Pro to Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
• Migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
• Migration from Windows Vista to Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
• Migration from Windows 7 Beta/RC to Windows 7
• Complete data imaging of the old and new systems.
• Up to three migrations on one or between two systems.
• Migration on the same or between two systems.

Price and Availability:

Laplink Migration Kit for Windows 7 is available now at SRP £29.99 inc from PC World.