8 comments

CircuitArrowUpXSmallIf you are looking for in-place migration of Windows XP desktops, you could use Laplink’s PC Mover. But if you want to preserve your Windows XP desktop and switch back to it when you need to run an application that doesn’t work on Windows 7, then you should consider Zinstall’s XP7. It creates an XP virtual machine (VM) with all of your old applications and files just a mouse click away. “Consider” is the operative word, however. The product idea is sound; the implementation is lacking. READ MORE

5 comments

shooting starsWindows XP Mode is a simple, single-user virtualization solution that allows users to move to Windows 7 and still access old, incompatible applications. Here are five setup secrets and five gotchas to watch out for. READ MORE

1 comment

ExplodingPCFor CIOs at a lot of mid-sized companies, the business case for adopting Windows 7 might be as simple as this: Time.

READ MORE

3 comments

Video1If you are running Windows XP and want to upgrade to Windows 7 without having to reformat your machine’s hard drive, you currently have one choice: a utility called PC Mover from Laplink software. This video shows you the steps involved in the migration, along with things to look out for in using PC Mover. READ MORE

comment

Windows 7 represents the most significant desktop transition in 8 years — according to a recent Forrester Research Inc. report, 86% of corporations are still running Microsoft® Windows® XP. With XP support sunsetting, customers are concerned about data migration, hardware limitations, compatibility and integration of existing applications and licensing issues associated with upgrading to Windows 7.

This webcast will discuss:

* Application compatibility, testing, remediation, and packaging for the new OS
* Concerns regarding when and how to effectively transition corporate images to Windows 7
* Conducting overall Windows 7 readiness assessments
* Best practices for deploying new systems and/or upgrading in-place systems, once the commitment to move to Windows 7 has been made READ MORE

4 comments

Video1What has changed in Windows 7 networking from Vista and XP versions? In this screencast, we show you how to do a few common tasks, such as connect to a new network, set up firewall options, find and renew your IP address, and how to start to troubleshoot networking problems. We show where the commands are now located in the new interfaces and highlight a few new features.
READ MORE

comment

Windows XP has remained the corporate desktop operating system (OS) standard for most enterprises for several years, but its reign will end with the availability of Windows 7 to IT professionals as early as August 6, 2009. Windows 7 is shaping up to be a suitable replacement for organizations that couldn’t justify an upgrade to Windows Vista, and it even has some firms that took the Vista plunge rethinking their upgrade strategy. One of the first steps IT managers should take is to determine their firm’s Windows 7 licensing strategy and how it fits into their broader Microsoft relationship. Why bother, three months before its release? Most firms have extended the lives of their existing desktops and laptops so that they can tie in the OS upgrade with their next major PC refresh cycle. You will now have to consider your existing system’s age, licensing investments, and how Software Assurance impacts initiatives like desktop virtualization to ensure your move to Windows 7 is cost-effective now and throughout its life cycle at your company. READ MORE

FM IT Expert Voice is a partnership between Dell® and Federated Media. Privacy Statement