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So basically it is NOT a migration then?

I notice the demo did not actually run any proper programs after the so-called migration.  A movie or a song will work on both systems and a browser will work on both systems.  Are they trying to suggest that Windows 7 doesn't have a browser, therefore you have to migrate it from Windows XP?

I personally think that if all your programs and data are usable on the new Windows, call it what you like - but it solves my problem.
As for the movie - you'll have to ask the director  , but do you really want a demo to start up Photoshop? It'll take forever.

From the reviews I found, the software seems to actually work. Here's the epinions: http://www.epinions.com/reviews/Zinstall_XP7_epi

And, again, they do have a refund policy. You can probably always find something that doesn't quite work and request a refund on that basis if you aren't happy Though they say it's no questions asked, but can never be sure these days.

charlotte,

The warnings are true only if you are setting it up yourself, I assume - just like building a car from spare parts is best avoided if you're not a mechanic.
I've found a video of what you actually get with the program - so you can actually see for yourself, best way to decide!

Here it is: Zinstall XP7 - XP to Windows 7

Yep, PCMover does not seem too suitable here.

However, on Zinstall's website it says: "Got a new computer and need to transfer everything from the old one? No matter the scenario, Zinstall XP7 will do the job!"
So it does seems suitable.

Merry, The Zinstall7 implies that it moves the whole XP and all the programs and that they will function correctly on the new laptop.  Is this because I'd then have both XP and Win 7 on the laptop and the old programs would continue to function within an XP OS on the laptop side by side with Win7?

If so, is there any downside to this?

Yes, Zinstall would allow you to switch between a sort of "Windows 7 view" and a "Windows XP view", with all the programs working.
I personally think it's an upside - since it would look like your old XP on one hand, and not trash your new Windows 7 into oblivion by trying to insert old, incompatible apps.

Only downside I can think of is that if you need an app to work with some special hardware (like a TV-capture card I use), you'd need to install the program straight on Win7. Otherwise, everything should be fine.

Anyway, they seem to have a refund policy (unlike PCMover...)

There's also Parallels software, which is somewhat like VM Fusion. Apple stores tend to offer it - but would be interesting to find an honest comparison.