Tools Support Vista Migration

Migrating Windows applications and data from an old computer to a new one could become easier with Microsoft’s acquisition of Apptimum. Apptimum’s software utilities (such as Alohabob PC Relocator) enable users to move applications, patches, settings, and data between computers or to an existing computer after reinstalling the OS. The acquired technology could prove particularly valuable for driving Windows Vista upgrades, particularly in smaller organizations and homes.

Moving Data and Applications

For consumers and small businesses, the Apptimum technology provides an important complement to Microsoft’s existing technologies for moving settings and data between computers: the Windows Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, and the User State Migration Tool (USMT) employed by the wizard.

The USMT enables users to move files and Registry data from a source computer to a target computer, which helps users move data and settings from an old computer to a new one, or preserve data and settings when performing a clean install of the OS on an existing computer.