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I'm about to get a laptop to replace the desktop pc i have(space saving issue). First, whats a good one for under 350 quid. Its not for anything fancy, just general home use.
Second, can i transfer all my stuff from my pc harddrive to the new laptop. Third, I have a security package that i installed a couple of months ago.(one off annual subscription).Can this be transfered across too? Many thanks From the pc nuby |
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You can also take a copy of your whole system that you're currently using and copy that to your new laptop. This will basically copy your entire hard drive and stick it on your new machine, however you'll need to use sysprep from Ms to change drivers so it'll work with different hardware.
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Thanks. I sort of understand that. Could you give me some examples of laptops you recommend for that money? You completely lost me though on the part about "sysprep ms" or something or other???????
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Individual laptop recommendations are, I'm afraid, beyond my knowledge as I've never bought one so I'll leave that to the other members.
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Replacing a desktop for a laptop in my opinion is not a good idea, laptops are nice for some things, BUT you still have to have them plugged in , thats if you use them like I do. Plus there battery can cost some big bucks. Laptop parts are also allot higher than a desktop. Anyway this is just my opinion..
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Thanks. I'm only a basic user though. I don't use it for work or anything like that. We just need the space in the lounge.
I managed to get a laptop now by the way.A Toshiba A200-1VO. Its got vista on it though so i probably wont be able to use any file from my xp pc when i've transfered the data anyway now.(which i now have to buy a transfer cable) I'll have to start over i guess and buy the new works suite and a new printer coz that wont install either.(lexmark x1190 all-in-one). Thanks everyone for responding to me on this thread. |
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