Re: Best way to migrate ALL win XP apps & data to NEW laptop?


carl0s wrote:
> If there's one thing that I see as wierd, it's those people who think the
> answer to every problem is to reformat... popup adverts that you can't get
> rid of? Reformat!! etc.

Because, the thing is, formatting provides a clean base on which to
install a system. So, if you have any problems, it is much easier to
diagnose. Plus the fact, a newly formatted PC will easily perform over
a dated old install. And generally, most peoples problems are, I have a
virus - how do I get rid of it? My PC is full of spyware ! My PC is
full of old applications with redudant files ! I have low disk space
and I am not using any of the software on the PC! ..... you get the
idea, formatting really does help.

> BTW, importing truckloads of Cocaine is HIGHLY illegal. Transferring your
> Windows XP installation to another machine, which already has a valid COA,
> is umm, shall we say legally-awkward, certainly not HIGHLY illegal.

Dude, maybe you should check the recent lawsuits, breaching copyright
law can induce fines of well over £100,000+ . So in my eyes - not a
risk worth taking. Especially since most companies are making major
examples of these people commiting crimes. Remember the 8 yr old kid
downloading nursery rhymes - his parents got fined £122,000 per song !


I suppose it comes down to a matter of preference, if you want a slow
system with all your old apps, that will be especially prone to faults,
then go ahead - attempt a migration. But if you listen to anyone with
sense, all new systems deserve a new operating system.

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