Can I move Microsoft Publisher (boxed version) from my old PC running XP to my new Vista computer?
John Scanlan
Moving an application from one PC to another is not recommended, especially if either the hardware or operating system is significantly different. Microsoft provides free Windows Easy Transfer software to move settings and data files but says, "you must first install the programs on your new computer". Sometimes, cheap software is sold tied to the PC it comes on, but you can always reinstall a boxed copy, so that's what I'd do.
However, Laplink sells PCmover as "the only migration software that can copy, transfer and move PC applications, files and settings". If you try it, make sure you have backups and make a Restore point in case something goes wrong.
