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Old 07-15-2016, 10:08 PM
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Thanks, all. I'm thinking that copying over my user profile would bring most of my UI preferences, so that's a start. I may buy transfer software; the paid version I'm looking at promises that 32-to-64 bit transfers aren't a problem and it also copies software installations.

The transfer software worked perfectly before when I installed a new hard drive, but that was a copy from the same computer. As you say, I think the different drivers and other system hardware would be problematic for what I'm trying to do here.

I do have a good computer repair person I trust, but he just uses a transfer program so it seems like I should be able to do the same thing!

Anyway, what surprised me is that I bought the new laptop directly from the manufacturer and it still comes with Windows 7 Pro installed (and a certificate to upgrade to 10). Which suits me because that would add another layer of problems for any transfer.

On another note, does anyone use a VPN client and have recommendations? I use one specifically set up to my company's network, but want to install one that will connect to servers in different countries.