Windows Easy Transfer--the utility for moving files, user accounts, and application settings from existing PCs running Windows XP and Windows Vista to a new PC--has been improved for Windows 7. The key changes are around the user interface enhancements and the new Windows Easy Transfer Reports, which provide details of everything which was moved during the migration. For more on the changes see the coverage by Brandon LeBlanc in the Windows Experience Blog.
For the Windows 7 RC, Windows Easy Transfer can also be used to move files from a Windows 7 Beta PC to a PC running the Windows 7 RC.
IT professionals migrating multiple PCs should also evaluate the User State Migration Tool for Windows 7.
More to come,
Mitch
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Download the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5 to help you identify which applications are compatible with the Windows 7 RC and Windows Vista operating system and which require further testing. ACT can help lower your costs for application compatibility testing, prioritize your applications, and help you deploy Windows more quickly.
Coinciding with the Windows 7 RC, you can now Download the Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate. Check out the new R2 additions to the Windows Server 2008 Product Technologies and the following key resources:
· Windows Server 2008 R2 Support Forums
· Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Better Together
· Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 R2
Yes, the RC is now available and features several changes and improvements since the Beta release, including improved boot performance, FAT32 support, and User Account Control (UAC) design changes. Go here to download the Windows 7 Release Candidate. To assist in your evaluation, here are some key resources:
· What’s New in Windows 7 RC video
· How to Start a Windows Pilot Deployment
· Demonstration: Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7
· Additional pilot and deployment guidance
· Windows 7 Application Quality Cookbook
· Windows 7 Deployment FAQ
· Windows 7 IT Pro at Home: Tips and Tricks
To keep up with the latest guidance and tools for testing Windows 7 bookmark the Springboard Series for Windows 7. To see how you can use the latest planning tool for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 migration and virtualization projects, the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 beta program is now open. Also remember to mark Your Calendar for the July 1, 2009 Windows 7 Beta expiration.
And just a reminder, Windows 7 RC is available to TechNet Plus Subscribers.
On April 30, the panel concluded its judging of the Silverlight Game Development Contest and the final 16 games can now be seen live in the gallery. It’s now time for you to vote. Check them out and help decide who wins.
Throughout the month of May, TechNet Magazine is running a month of daily virtualization tips. Here are some of the tips you’ll find:
For tips on other products and technologies, including Windows Vista and Windows 7, check out the TechNet Magazine Tips library.