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Support for Microsofts Windows 7 operating system ends in just under two months! To help users transition to a new Windows 10 PC, Laplink is offering a free copy of its PCmover software to help you get startedthough there are a couple of catches.

With Laplinka piece of software thats been around seemingly foreveryou dont need to worry too much about configuration; Laplink promises to do it for you. With PCmover Express, the software will move your files, settings, and profiles from a Windows 7 PC to a new Windows 10 PC.

You read that right: It requires a new Windows 10 PC, not an in-place upgrade. (If you havent replaced your PC since Windows 7 was launched, buying a new system is probably a good idea.) It also assumes that you have the appropriate cable (ethernet, in this case) or that both computers have Wi-Fi capabilities.

Finallyand this is an odd catchthe target Windows 10 computer must have an Intel processor inside. Intel, which is promoting the deal, has apparently made it a condition of the software: The free PCmover Express offer is here, while the open version of PCMover ExpressRemove non-product linkcosts $29.95.

Another catch? PCMover Express doesnt transfer applications, so if you have Office, or games, or utilities, or whatnotthey wont transfer over. For that, youll need PCMover ProfessionalRemove non-product link. (Based on some of the user reviews, however, some data, such as email, has trouble transferring over even when using the Professional version.)

Windows 7 users might be able to save themselves some hassle and download the OneDrive sync app, a 34MB Microsoft app that gives you the functionality of the OneDrive app for Windows 10. The Windows 7 app allows you to back up the contents of your Pictures, Documents, and Desktop to the cloud. Youll need a Microsoft account to do this, though, and only 5GB worth of data will be stored without paying for additional space.

Backing up these folders wont save your system profiles and settings, as Laplink offers to do. But if youre still on Windows 7, youll want to start preparing for the transition as Microsofts support deadline nears.

Correction: Laplink's PCMover Express was referred to incorrectly.

As PCWorld's senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats.

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