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Table of Contents
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................................3
WELCOME ..........................................................................10
About Different Versions of PC Relocator .......................11
What’s New in 2004? .......................................................12
PC Relocator Documentation and Help...........................13
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................14
HELPFUL ICONS AND WINDOW GUIDE..........................16
Helpful Icons ....................................................................16
The PC Relocator Interface .............................................17
RELOCATION TERMS .......................................................18
OVERVIEW OF STEPS ......................................................19
RELOCATION MODES.......................................................20
PREPARATION AND CONNECTIVITY STEPS.................21
Preparing your Computers...............................................21
Connectivity Options and Steps.......................................23
Alohabob High-speed Transfer Cable Connections ........23
Network Crossover Cable Connections...........................24
CD, Removable Media, or Other Storage Device............24
Standard Parallel Transfer Cable Connections ...............26
USB Data Transfer Cable Connections ...........................27
Existing Local Area Network Connections.......................27
AUTOMATIC RELOCATION TUTORIAL...........................29
Step-by-Step: An Automatic Relocation .........................31
STANDARD SELECTIVITY TUTORIAL.............................43
Step-by-Step: A Standard Selectivity Relocation............44
EXPERT SELECTIVITY TUTORIAL...................................51
Step-by-Step: An Expert Selectivity Relocation..............51
AFTER THE RELOCATION................................................61
Contacting Technical Support..........................................61
Viewing the Relocation Report.........................................61
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Cleaning Up..................................................................... 62
Undoing Your Relocation................................................. 63
Support Policy ................................................................. 64
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS................................ 65
How do I use PC Relocator with a single monitor? ......... 65
What is an officially installed application? ....................... 66
How can I use PC Relocator for disaster recovery? ....... 66
What do the program ratings mean?............................... 67
What do all the icons on the screen mean? .................... 69
How can I transfer a program PC Relocator didn’t find?. 69
Can I still transfer data related to a program?................. 70
Which programs are compatible with Windows XP?....... 70
How are user profiles relocated?..................................... 71
What is a setting or preference? ..................................... 71
What should I do about security programs?.................... 73
What should I do about Windows version conflicts?....... 74
What should I do about Internet Explorer conflicts?........ 75
Can I relocate my data if my locale settings differ?......... 76
What should I do if the transfer stops?............................ 77
What if I don’t have enough disk space?......................... 77
What happens if I cancel my relocation?......................... 79
What post-relocation problems could occur? .................. 79
Why are there three extra directories on my New PC?... 84
How can I resolve connectivity issues?........................... 84
How can I perform an UNDO of the relocation?.............. 90
How can I find out more about error codes? ................... 92
What are required and forbidden files? ........................... 92
APPENDIX.......................................................................... 94
GLOSSARY ........................................................................ 95
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Welcome
Before PC Relocator Ultra Control came along,
transferring your programs, files, and preferences from
one PC to another was a time-consuming, exhausting,
and difficult task. Anybody who has gone through the
procedure of manually recreating their computer after an
upgrade knows the feeling. With PC Relocator Ultra
Control, the task is greatly simplified. Transferring your
existing software environment to your new computer
(minus all the old clutter, of course) is suddenly a
breeze! Right from the beginning, you’ll feel at home on
your new PC.
PC Relocator Ultra Control transfers applications (either
in groups or selectively), documents, e-mail messages
from most popular e-mail programs, bookmarks and
favorites, Internet connection settings, Windows user
profiles, digital signatures stored on disk, and lots more.
PC Relocator Ultra Control is safe to use and does not
change your Old PC in any way and won’t overwrite your
data like a cloning or imaging utility does. On your New
PC, PC Relocator transfers and merges entries into your
PC’s system databases. This is what sets PC Relocator
Ultra Control apart from file transfer, partition/disk
imaging, and back-up utilities. Additionally, PC
Relocator Ultra Control works on any manufacturer's
hardware, with the supported Windows operating
systems, laptop or desktop, stand-alone or networked
computers.
Additionally, when it comes to protecting your data, PC
Relocator Ultra Control goes the extra mile to assure the
process goes smoothly. Our software leaves critical
software drivers alone to avoid affecting the hardware on
your new PC.
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Transferring data has become even easier than ever
before. Our new Connectivity Wizard helps you get your
Old and New PC’s communicating with each other, and
we’ve got a wide variety of ways (including USB,
parallel, and TCP/IP) you can get your data successfully
relocated.
PC Relocator Ultra Control also can help you plan for
disasters. With our new DMV (Digital Moving File)
technology, you can store your files, settings, and even
your applications in DMV storage files for later retrieval.
With DMV file creation, you’ll never have to worry about
losing data again – PC Relocator Ultra Control can keep
it safe for you!
NOTE: Windows NT and Windows 95 do not support
USB.
About Different Versions of PC Relocator
The technology deployed in PC Relocator is a revolution
in Windows software technology. Never before have
users had the opportunity to move files, settings, and
applications from one PC to another without having to
re-install their programs from scratch, and seldom has
the average user had the power to move the exact files,
settings, and programs desired to their New PC. These
features (along with speed and dependability) make our
flagship product PC Relocator Ultra Control the de facto
standard in relocation technology.
However, not all users need the power of PC Relocator
Ultra Control version. Our companion product, named
simply PC Relocator, gives users a solid relocation
product without the power features associated with our
Ultra Control version.
With PC Relocator Ultra Control, users receive the most
sophisticated and customizable version of our relocation
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software. PC Relocator Ultra Control offers enhanced
connectivity choices (including the ability to relocate data
using your existing Local Area Network or via a Network
Crossover Cable), the ability to create DMV (Digital
Moving) files for backup purposes, and expanded
options for selecting files, settings and programs that
includes three relocation modes (Automatic, Standard
Selectivity, and Expert Selectivity) to enhance the
number and type of items that can be moved.
PC Relocator Ultra Control is our most advanced
product yet, and we continue to improve it every day!
What’s New in 2004?
We are constantly working to update our technology and
make our software powerful, robust, and easy to use. In
the 2004 version, we have made numerous
improvements and additions that help to make PC
Relocator Ultra Control the number one digital moving
tool on the market. The following are some of the many
improvements that have been made to PC Relocator
Ultra Control:
• Improved the graphical user interface (GUI)
• Created a simpler relocation process flow
• Added Standard and Expert relocation modes
• Added support for Network Crossover Cables
• Added support for high-speed parallel data transfers
• Improved Internet software update functionality
• Automated numerous preparation steps
• Increased number of supported USB bridge cables
• Added a new Networking Assistant wizard
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PC Relocator Documentation and Help
Relocating programs, settings, and files from one
computer system to another, especially programs, is not
a trivial task. In order to ensure a relocated program
works after being transferred from an Old PC to a New
PC, years of research, development, and quality
assurance testing work were required to “get it right”
more often than not. Despite our best efforts, things can
go wrong, and that’s where our documentation and help
come in.
Instead of loading down this manual with a lot of
troubleshooting tips that may never happen to YOU,
we’ve included step by step tutorials to help you get the
most out of PC Relocator Ultra Control. If you run into
problems, have a question about a procedure, or would
like more information, we’ve gone the extra mile by
providing you with help from multiple sources.
First, if your question cannot be answered in this
manual, try the online Help file that ships with PC
Relocator. Online Help (not to be confused with help
you can get online from our website) contains a list of
error codes and troubleshooting tips for more common
issues. Additionally, information on restrictions that
apply to PC Relocator Ultra Control, special tips and
tricks to save you time, and more answers to frequently
asked questions can be found in the online Help.
If you are still having a problem or an unanswered
question, check out our Alohabob Support website at
www.alohabob.com/support
thorough site has a large database of case studies,
relocation tests, notes, ideas, and tips for anyone
interested in performing a successful relocation.
Finally, if all else fails call Alohabob Technical Support.
For the first 90 days after purchase, your technical
. This comprehensive and
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support is free. After that there’s a charge, so if you
purchase the product it’s best to perform your relocation
as soon as possible so you can gain access to Alohabob
Support.
System Requirements
In order to run PC Relocator Ultra Control, the following
requirements must be met:
• Either two separate PCs (PC-to-PC relocation) OR a
PC and an intermediate storage device (PC to or
from an “intermediate storage” device such as a Zip
disk, CD-R/RW disc, an external portable hard drive,
etc.).
• The operating system on each PC must be a version
of Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4 Workstation* (see
restrictions, below), 2000 Professional, or XP.
• For relocation of programs, the following restrictions
also apply (these restrictions do not apply if no
programs are being relocated):
• The version and release of Windows on the New PC
must be the same or higher as compared to the
version and release on the Old PC. In order from
lowest to highest, the order of supported Windows
versions is:
o 95 (original)
o 95a
o 95b
o 95c
o 98
o 98 Second Edition
o Millennium Edition ("Me")
o NT4 Workstation* (see note below)
o 2000 Professional
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o XP Home
o XP Professional
NOTE: *Windows NT is not supported as a New PC
operating system when relocating programs.
• Windows NT4/2000/XP Professional users: The
"Service Pack" level on the New PC must be the
same or higher as compared with the Service Pack
on the Old PC.
• The version and release of Internet Explorer (e.g.,
5.50.4134.0600 vs. 5.50.4522.1800) on the New PC
must be the same or higher as compared to the
version and release on the Old PC. This is important
even if you do not use Internet Explorer as your web
browser.
• There must be enough space on the New PC to hold
the data to be transferred from the Old PC.
• For PC-to-PC transfers, you must have a PC-to-PC
Standard Parallel Transfer Cable, Alohabob Highspeed Transfer Cable, a USB bridge cable, TCP/IP
network, or crossover cable.
NOTE: No other equipment or software is required to
perform relocations between your two connected PC’s.
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Helpful Icons and Window Guide
We recognize how important it is for PC Relocator Ultra
Control to communicate useful tips, shortcuts, and other
helpful information to users. The paragraphs and chart
below review our list of helpful icons, and the Window
guide shows you where things are and how they work.
Please read these sections carefully before you proceed
with your data relocation project.
Helpful Icons
PC Relocator uses helpful icons to let you know where
you are in the relocation process. There are three
versions of each icon, one gray, one dark blue, and one
light blue. If an icon is grayed out, you are no longer on
that step or have already completed that step. If the
icon is dark blue, you are currently in the process of
completing the associated task. Finally, if the icon is
light blue, the task has yet to be completed.
Icon Definition and Associated Tasks
Install and Setup icon. When you see this
icon, you are working with initial installation
and setup tasks.
Select Items icon. This icon appears when
you are on a screen that requires you to make
selections.
Transfer Items icon. You will see this icon
when PC Relocator is moving data from your
Old PC to your New PC.
Review and Complete icon. This icon appears
when you are finished selecting items and are
ready to relocate your data.
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The PC Relocator Interface
The PC Relocator Ultra Control interface is roughly
divided into two frames, a left side (appearing mostly in
shades of blue) and a right side (the white background
area).
Left pane
shows
useful tips,
ways to find
and view
help, and
links to
online
support
topics
Right pane
provides
program
specific
information,
selectivity
choices, and
Window
control
buttons
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Relocation Terms
You need to know what the following items are before
you attempt a relocation on your own. Please remember
that our definitions for certain items (specifically related
to the usage of the word settings) are somewhat
different depending on where they are used. For
example:
Files – Data files and documents. Even though certain
items such as DLL (data link library) files are still files,
PC Relocator generally avoids moving them unless they
are required to run an application. Some files (like
certain .EXE files) can only be moved using Expert
mode because they could cause problems on the New
PC if moved incorrectly.
Settings – Windows, program settings, and preferences.
Application settings refer to things such as the custom
location of toolbars in Microsoft Word (or any other
program), etc. If we move an application, we also
attempt to move the specialized settings you may have
customized. Windows settings generally refer to items
you might have customized in your Control Panel, such
as mouse pointers, display settings, accessibility
preferences, and more.
Applications – Entire programs, including installation
files and settings. This term is pretty straight-forward –
an application is considered to be any logically installed
program that has been registered with the Windows
operating system using a certified, Microsoft Windows
logo-compliant installation program such as InstallShield,
Wise Solutions, etc. Generally speaking, any program
that has been officially installed (and not just copied
manually onto your hard drive) can be relocated using
PC Relocator Ultra Control.
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Overview of Steps
Your part of a relocation session consists of a few simple
steps. You set up your Old PC and the New PC as
follows. Note that each PC has some similar steps, but
when you start to select items and begin transferring
data, the majority of this work takes place on the New
PC:
• Install and Setup (both Old and New PC’s)
o Install and setup PC Relocator on both PCs
o Prepare and connect the two PC’s
o Start PC Relocator on both PC’s
o Update Old PC copy of PC Relocator
o Update/Sync New PC copy of PC Relocator
o Allow each PC to perform it’s own scan
o Old PC waits for New PC to connect
• Select the items you want to relocate (New PC)
• Transfer the items you want to relocate (Old PC
transfers data to New PC)
• Review and complete the relocation (New PC)
PC Relocator Ultra Control does all the hard work by
Scanning and comparing contents of both PCs,
transferring (copying) your data, and then merging
important system entries from your Old PC to your New
PC.
At the end of the relocation, your New PC reboots and is
ready for use!
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Relocation Modes
PC Relocator Ultra Control now offers three relocation
modes to allow for Automatic, Standard, or Expert
selectivity. Here’s a brief description of each.
In Automatic mode, PC Relocator Ultra Control makes
most of the choices for you. This mode is similar to the
functionality found in our basic product (named simply
PC Relocator), and allows for limited item selection
during the relocation process.
In Standard Selectivity mode, you will have better
control over what gets transferred and what does not.
Standard Selectivity helps you choose items to move
based on Category selections, but does not permit more
advanced selection features found in the Expert
Selectivity mode.
In Expert Selectivity mode, you have the ultimate
amount of control over what files, settings, and
applications get relocated to your New PC. You will be
able to “drill down” to find individual files and even
miscellaneous programs you might have copied onto
your hard disk but not “officially” installed. If properly
selected, PC Relocator Ultra Control can move even
these items, saving you the trouble of having to move
them in some other manner.
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Preparation and Connectivity Steps
Preparing your Computers
PC Relocator Ultra Control now does a lot more to help
you perform relocation tasks than previous versions.
Some of the big improvements include new wizard
pages to help you prepare your PC’s, plus additional
connectivity choices designed to help you speed up your
relocation project.
That said, you can do your part by completing the
following tasks on both the Old and New PC’s before
starting PC Relocator Ultra Control. Note that PC
Relocator Ultra Control will attempt to ensure you’ve
already done them (think of it as a second chance to
prevent something from going wrong). In any case, it’s
still best to do them now if you can.
• Check online for updates. The latest version of PC
Relocator Ultra Control should always be running on
both machines. Update your Old PC first, and then
start and run PC Relocator Ultra Control on your
New PC. The New PC will then synchronize its
copy with the copy running on the Old PC.
• Run virus scan software on both computers. This
ensures that both machines are virus free, and
ensures you don’t accidentally move a virus or other
infected file by mistake.
• Disable your screen saver using the Display
Properties window (set the Screen Saver field to
None).
• Run Scandisk and/or Checkdisk to fix any
problems on your hard drive. On most Windows
operating systems, instructions for performing this
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procedure are available by clicking Help from the
Start menu.
• Close all running applications, processes, or
services that could interfere with the relocation.
Common programs that should be shut down
include software firewalls and anti-virus programs.
• Uninstall any programs you do not wish to either
keep on your Old PC and/or do not wish to relocate
to your New PC. Of course, if you use Expert
Selectivity mode, you can de-select the programs
you do not wish to relocate and can view a rating of
how effective PC Relocator will be in relocating the
application.
• Check the partition structure on your Old PC, and
determine if you wish to replicate it on your New PC.
If you have partitions on your Old PC that do not
match those on your New PC, a special folder
named C:\Drive_X (where X represents the drive
letter associated with the Old PC partition) will be
created on the New PC to hold the data relocated
from that partition.
For more information on recommended and optional prerelocation preparation steps, check the online Help file or
visit http://www.alohabob.com/support
for details.
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Connectivity Options and Steps
Depending on the type of migration you are performing,
your options for connecting Old PC and New PC will
vary. PC Relocator Ultra Control offers six (6)
connection options:
• High-speed parallel data cable (available only from
Alohabob, check our website for details)
• Standard parallel data transfer cable
• USB (Universal Serial Bus) "bridge" cable
• TCP/IP network
• Crossover cable
• DMV (Digital Moving) file
NOTE: DMV files are also known as “intermediate
storage” relocations. Relocating data to a DMV file can
be done via removable storage devices, such as Zip and
Jazz drives, and CD-R/RW, or via other storage
locations, such as network drives, local (internal) hard
drives, or portable external hard drives.
Alohabob High-speed Transfer Cable
Connections
Most boxed versions of PC Relocator Ultra Control come
with our new high-speed transfer cable that works using
your PC’s parallel port.
If for any reason you do not have this cable, we strongly
recommend you call Alohabob and order one. This
cable will allow you to transfer data at a much higher
rate, something approaching USB transfer speeds and
generally in the range of 300 to 500 KB/s. With this
cable, you can finish your relocation work a lot faster,
plus you don’t have to worry about driver issues, NIC
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cards, USB ports, etc., since the high-speed parallel
cable still uses your computers regular parallel port.
NOTE: ECP must be turned on in the BIOS in order for
the high-speed parallel cable to function. Check the
Alohabob Support site
(http://www.alohabob.com/support/ecpmode
information.
) for more
Network Crossover Cable Connections
The latest version of PC Relocator Ultra Control allows
you to use an inexpensive CAT-5 crossover cable to
connect your two PC’s. In order to do this, you should
be familiar with general networking concepts, configuring
and troubleshooting these kinds of networks, and IP
address schemes. If you are NOT familiar with these
concepts, please use a high-speed or standard parallel
cable (the setup is simpler).
For those of you who are familiar with common home
networks, try to set up your two PC’s to create a mini
network.
To set up your PC’s for data transfer using a crossover
cable, you need to have two NIC cards and a crossover
cable. Plug in the cards, load the drivers, and connect
the crossover cable.
After doing so, choose the Network Crossover Cable
connection on both the Old PC and the New PC. PC
Relocator Ultra Control will help you by starting the
Networking Assistant wizard. The wizard starts
automatically when you choose Network Crossover
Cable as your connection option of choice.
Follow the prompts to establish connectivity between
your two PC’s.
CD, Removable Media, or Other Storage Device
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PC Relocator Ultra Control now gives you the ability to
pack up your files, settings, and applications and store
them in a format known as DMV, for Digital Moving File.
Basically, a DMV file is simply a compressed collection
of your files, settings, or applications that you can use for
storage or backup purposes. If you choose the CD,
Removable Media, or Other Storage Device option,
you will be asked to browse for a location to store your
DMV file (like a writeable CD, DVD, portable external
hard drive, or folder location) and configure some simple
options. In any case, it’s important to note that later on,
after creating the DMV file, you can restore the contents
of the file to the same or another PC of your choice. We
also refer to this relocation option as intermediate
storage.
NOTE: Some storage devices, most notably writeable
Compact Discs (CD-R/RW), may require you to perform
additional, manual steps before you can copy files to the
device. For example, a CD-R/RW drive may require you
to open and close a “session” in order to copy files to a
CD. PC Relocator Ultra Control cannot perform these
steps for you, so you will need to do them at the
appropriate time. Refer to your CD-R/RW manufacturer's
instructions for details.
To work with CD’s, removable media or other storage
devices, perform the follow preparation steps:
1) Install the intermediate storage hardware and
configure its software (if any) according to
manufacturer's instructions.
2) Verify that you can manually copy files to the device
using Windows Explorer.
3) If using a CD or DVD as your backup medium,
ensure you are familiar with the process of “closing a
session” on the disc media and/or “finalizing the
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write process.”
NOTE: For removable hard drives under Windows 95, 98,
98SE, and ME, ensure you have the proper drivers.
Standard Parallel Transfer Cable Connections
If you prefer, you can use a standard, PC-to-PC parallel
data cable. You can find this type of cable at your local
computer store, but be aware the standard cable is the
slowest way to transfer your data. The time for
transferring one gigabyte of data via the parallel port
using the old, standard parallel cable is between two
and five hours. This isn’t very fast!
NOTE: Again, we recommend you order our Alohabob
High-speed Transfer cable from
http://www.alohabob.com
If you downloaded PC Relocator Ultra Control from the
Internet and wish to use a standard parallel data transfer
cable, you need to purchase the correct type at your
local computer store. Be sure to look for Direct Cable
Connection or PC-to-PC Parallel Transfer on the cable
package. Cables designed for connecting PCs to
peripheral devices such as printers, external drives, or
switch boxes will not work.
Connect the proper cable to the parallel port (25 pin
female) on each PC. Most boxed versions of PC
Relocator Ultra Control now contain a high-speed
parallel cable for even faster data transfers! If for some
reason you do not have either a high-speed or standard
parallel cable, you can order one from Alohabob at
http://www.alohabob.com
.
.
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USB Data Transfer Cable Connections
Transferring via USB "bridge" or "data link" cables takes
approximately 1 hour per gigabyte.
NOTE: PC Relocator Ultra Control will automatically
install appropriate drivers for the USB Bridge cable.
Also, please note that Windows 95 and Windows NT 4
DO NOT support USB connections. Visit the Alohabob
Support site for USB troubleshooting information.
Generally, the procedure to connect via USB bridge
cable is as follows:
1) Install PC Relocator Ultra Control on both PC’s
2) Connect the USB bridge cable to both PC’s
3) Follow the Connectivity Wizard instructions
4) Follow all other on-screen instructions until the
two PC’s establish communication with each
other
One of the big improvements in the latest version of PC
Relocator is the Connectivity Wizard. This wizard can
help you figure out what might be wrong if you are
having connectivity issues. The program will know when
you are in trouble, so follow the Connectivity Wizard
prompts and check the online Help file for additional tips
and tricks.
Existing Local Area Network Connections
A high-speed network interface is significantly faster
than a both the standard parallel port and USB
connections. The average transfer time for one gigabyte
of data is approximately fifteen to twenty minutes.
Exception: networks that use the USB port will have
similar transfer rates as found with a USB bridge cable.
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To connect the PCs using a TCP/IP network, both PCs
must be equipped with Ethernet (also known as NIC)
cards correctly configured for TCP/IP. These
components are not included with PC Relocator Ultra
Control.
To connect via TCP/IP network, follow these steps:
1) Install and configure network hardware and
software according to manufacturer's
instructions.
2) Use the ping command to verify TCP/IP network
communication between Old PC and New PC.
NOTE: For more information on TCP/IP connections,
refer to the Connectivity Issues topic in the online Help
file, or for the most updated information and an excellent
tutorial, visit http://www.alohabob.com/support
and
perform a search using the keyword TCP/IP.
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Automatic Relocation Tutorial
One of the best things about PC Relocator is the ability
to customize a data relocation to fit your needs. Along
these lines, we’ve created three relocation modes
designed to help you simplify how your data gets moved.
Before we start the tutorial, let’s talk a minute about how
your physical PC’s are arranged.
During this tutorial, we switch back and forth between
the Old PC and the New PC. If you have any type of
keyboard/video/mouse (also known as a KVM) switching
device, the process will be much easier – you can simply
switch back and forth using the KVM device. Alternately,
you might have two PC’s, each with it’s own monitor,
keyboard and mouse – this makes running a PC
Relocator Ultra Control relocation even easier. Finally, if
you just have a single monitor and nothing else, you can
manually switch back and forth between the two
computers by physically plugging and unplugging the
video cable into each PC’s video card.
The last method is the hard way, but if you simply have a
single monitor then we recommend you look at the
Quick Start Guide, perform all of the Old PC steps first,
then plug the monitor into the New PC and proceed with
the New PC steps. The Quick Start Guide is ideally
suited for users who have a single monitor setup.
Now, let’s proceed with our first tutorial.
The first mode for relocating your data is called
Automatic mode. Selecting Automatic mode gives PC
Relocator control over most of the heavy duty decision
making, and restricts your allowable choices. This mode
is handy for folks who have only a few programs,
documents, and files to relocate and/or know exactly
where these programs are, what they do, and are
confident that everything that can be transferred from
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their old machine should be transferred to the New PC.
NOTE: Even though PC Relocator makes the selections
for you, there are both Summary and Details tabs
available for viewing just before you are prompted to
start the relocation. At this time, if you don’t like the
selections made, you can go back and choose another
relocation mode.
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Step-by-Step: An Automatic Relocation
Let’s step through a sample Automatic relocation to get
a feel for the program. During this example, we will
move back and forth between the Old and New PC’s.
NOTE: If you are using a single monitor to do your
relocation, we recommend (if possible) you use a KVM
switch so you don’t have to physically plug and unplug
the monitor cable between the two computers. If you
DO have a way to effectively switch back and forth, you
can perform the steps described on BOTH PC’s at the
same time – just switch back and forth.
However, if you DO NOT have a KVM switch, follow the
instructions (as clearly identified below) for the Old PC
first, then return here and start performing the steps for
the New PC.
1) Start PC Relocator on both the Old and New PC’s.
The relocation “wizard” begins. At the Welcome
screen, click Start to continue.