Can PCmover automate enterprise PC migrations?

Yes. PCmover Enterprise includes centralized management, scripting capabilities, and deployment automation tools that help IT teams manage large-scale migrations efficiently.

Better Migration Software Than Microsoft USMT

Q: How does PCmover reduce migration downtime?

PCmover Enterprise automates much of the migration process, allowing users to quickly resume work on their new devices with their applications, files, and settings already in place.

Our latest IT survey results are in! We're excited to announce that IT managers and IT teams prefer PCmover Enterprise over Microsoft’s User State Migration Tool (USMT). While USMT is built into Windows as a free tool, our survey of IT managers and IT staff using USMT to upgrade computers to the latest version of Windows found that, while many appreciated USMT’s time-saving benefits, 25% of respondents noted it was difficult to implement.

Included in the survey comments: “It (USMT) works, but it’s not pretty.” Other IT staff and managers declared there is a “high learning curve,” and many said that USMT “is powerful, but hard to use.”

“Because USMT is actually a toolkit and specifically will not transfer applications, there is a mismatch between IT’s desires and USMT’s capabilities,” says Thomas Koll, CEO of Laplink Software. “This is apparent in the survey responses. And that’s why we provide PCmover Enterprise with full support for automatically transferring applications. Plus, our company is known for its first-class technical support, which provides help with configuring PCmover to meet the specific needs of each customer.”

Since Laplink Software only focuses on PC migration software, the good news is that you can use PCmover for any scenario where you need to transfer data, applications, and settings from one PC to another PC. For nearly 40 years, Laplink has been the leader in consumer, SMB, and enterprise PC migration software, and has earned the loyalty and trust of millions of organizations and customers worldwide.

You can read more about the survey results in our news release.

About Laplink Software, Inc.

For nearly 40 years, Laplink has been a global leader in consumer, SMB, and enterprise PC migration software, and has earned the loyalty and trust of millions of organizations and customers worldwide. The company’s PCmover software saves time and budget, reduces migration risks, and increases efficiency. Only PCmover’s proprietary technology includes full selectivity that transfers data, applications, and settings from an old PC to a new one, even if the two PCs run different versions of Windows. The privately held company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

PCmover Enterprise over Microsoft's User State Migration Tool (USMT)

PCmover Enterprise offers a faster, more complete alternative to Microsoft USMT. Unlike USMT's command-line approach, PCmover provides an easy-to-use interface and can transfer applications, files, settings, and user profiles with minimal manual effort. Compare the features below to see why organizations choose PCmover Enterprise to simplify and automate Windows migrations.

Features		vs. USMT
Graphical user interface (GUI), no coding needed		—
Transfers selected applications		—
Migration from offline Windows® or disk image		—
Custom development and branding available		—
Asynchronous export/import transfer		—
Support for local, domain, and Azure Active Directory accounts		—
Full support for virtualized environments, including P2V, V2P, and V2V migrations		—

Our customer relationships are important to us.

Here are just a few of the many companies who have relied on PCmover Enterprise for all their migration needs. We here at Laplink know that building a strong relationship with our customers is important, especially for businesses looking to upgrade PCs numbering in the thousands. They count on PCmover to accomplish their migration goals, be it for Windows 10 upgrades, PC refreshes or break-fix recovery scenarios. Laplink is here to make sure those goals are met. See more Customers ❯

Annual Site License

Designed for larger networks, ASLs allow for migrations throughout a 12-month period. Pricing is customized based on the expected volume of migrations. Discounts are available for multi-year agreements.

Volume Licensing Agreement (VLA)

Ideal for lower volume needs and organizations prioritizing flexibility, this pricing option is tier-based with discounts available for larger volumes. VLA licenses expire 4 years from the date of purchase.

Special Pricing

Are you a part of a non-profit, academic, or government entity? Laplink offers special discounts to those who qualify.

Microsoft User State Migration Tool (USMT) is a command-line utility that helps IT teams migrate user profiles, files, and settings from one Windows PC to another during operating system deployments and upgrades.

USMT does not transfer installed applications, requires scripting expertise, and often demands significant manual configuration and testing. It can also increase migration complexity for large-scale deployments.

No. USMT is designed to migrate user files, settings, and profiles, but it does not move installed applications from one computer to another.

PCmover automates the migration of applications, files, user settings, and profiles, reducing manual effort and downtime while simplifying enterprise PC refresh projects.

PCmover Enterprise automates the entire migration process, allowing users to quickly resume work on their new devices with their applications, files, and settings already in place.

Yes. PCmover supports modern identity environments, including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), helping organizations migrate users in cloud-connected environments. (formerly Azure Active Directory), helping organizations migrate users in cloud-connected environments.

Yes. PCmover Enterprise helps IT teams automate and manage large-scale PC migrations from a centralized location. With the built in Transfer Manager, advanced scripting capabilities, and integration with deployment tools like Microsoft SCCM, Intune, and Autopilot, PCmover Enterprise streamlines migrations while reducing manual effort and downtime.

Yes. PCmover supports remote and distributed workforce migrations, enabling users to transfer applications, files, and settings without requiring on-site IT assistance.