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Laplink PCmover
What Laplink PCmover is
Laplink PCmover transfers selected files, folders, settings, user profiles, and applications from an old PC to a new PC or operating system. Most migrated applications are installed ready to use, though some may need a license code or reactivation, and some may not work with the destination operating system. Its AI Assistant summarizes what is expected to move, answers natural-language questions, and guides users through a recommended transfer plan. PCmover can select a connection method, including Wi-Fi Direct, based on the fastest method it detects. Professional supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11, and lists an undo feature plus transfer help from a certified migration expert by phone or remotely, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Download and registration require an internet connection. Home is limited to C: to C: transfers for the logged-on user; it does not support domain users, in-place upgrades, or restoring an old PC. PCmover does not transfer antivirus or antispyware programs or specific hardware drivers. Home costs $44.95 one-time and Professional costs $69.95 one-time. Laplink advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Who it suits
It suits people moving selected files, settings, profiles, and applications from one PC to another. Professional may suit users who want transfer assistance or support for a wider range of Windows versions.
What it does well
- Transfers selected files, settings, and applications
- AI Assistant guides a transfer plan
- Professional includes an undo feature
- Professional offers round-the-clock migration assistance
What to know first
- Home is limited to C: to C: transfers
- Does not migrate antivirus or antispyware programs
- Some applications may not work on the destination OS
- Download and registration require internet
Limits
Home limits transfers to C: to C: and the logged-on local user; it excludes domain users, in-place upgrades, and restoring an old PC. Professional licenses cover one source and one destination PC, and each additional computer needs another license.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PCmover Home (download) | $44.95 · 1 source PC to 1 destination PC · currently logged-on local user only · C: to C: only | $44.95, paid once |
| PCmover Professional (download) | $69.95 · 1 source PC to 1 destination PC · unlimited transfer attempts · each additional computer requires a separate license | $69.95, paid once |
As go.laplink.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the PCmover feature overview website.
- Choose PCmover Home or Professional for download.
- Download and register with an internet connection.
- Select the items and connection method for the transfer.
Verdict
PCmover offers selective PC migration with different edition limits and transfer support. Check that the files and programs you need are covered, since some software and specific drivers are excluded.
Questions
How much does PCmover cost?
PCmover Home costs $44.95, paid once. PCmover Professional costs $69.95, paid once.
Is there a free plan?
No. PCmover is paid, with plans starting at $69.95 one-time.
Which operating systems does Professional support?
Professional supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.
What does PCmover transfer?
It transfers selected files, folders, settings, user profiles, and applications. It does not migrate antivirus or antispyware programs or specific hardware drivers.
Does PCmover include transfer support?
Professional includes free transfer assistance by phone or remotely from a certified PC migration expert, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Is there a purchase guarantee?
Laplink advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee for PCmover purchases.
Facts from Laplink PCmover's own pages
- AI assistance
- The AI Assistant summarizes what will or will not transfer, answers questions in natural language, and guides users through a recommended transfer plan. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Applications
- Most migrated applications are installed ready to use on the new PC, though some may require a license code or reactivation. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Company
- Laplink Software is privately held, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and was founded in 1983. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Connection options
- PCmover can select a transfer connection, including Wi-Fi Direct, based on the fastest method it detects. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Government security
- The Government edition supports FIPS-compliant algorithms and can use FIPS-compliant AES encryption for certain resources; Laplink says this does not mean PCmover is FIPS certified. · enterprise.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Guarantee
- Laplink advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee for PCmover purchases. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Bellevue, Washington, United States · go.laplink.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Home limitations
- Home is limited to C: to C: transfers, the logged-on user, and does not support domain users, in-place upgrades, or restoring an old PC. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- PCmover transfers selected files, folders, settings, user profiles, and applications from an old PC to a new PC or operating system. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Professional includes free transfer assistance from a certified PC migration expert by phone or remotely, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Transfer caveats
- PCmover does not migrate antivirus or antispyware programs or specific hardware drivers, and some applications may not work with the destination operating system. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Undo
- Professional lists an undo feature for transfers. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Windows compatibility
- Professional supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11, and requires an internet connection for download and registration. · go.laplink.com, 30 Sept 2026
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