Laplink Gold 11.0 Upgrade

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Summary: Doesn't work well with XP
Review: Earlier versions of Laplink will not work with Windows XP. Laplink Gold 11.0 does, and works well. I primarily use it for backing up files between a laptop, home, and work computers, which only taps in to a few of this software's features. My comments focus on the file transfer capabilities.
Users familiar with previous versions will be able to immediately use Laplink 11.0 without re-educating themselves. The user interface is the same, as are most of the basic functions. There are also several means to link computers; a serial cable, a USB cable, the internet, or by modem. This gives the user substantial flexibility in dealing with their specific needs. I've done transfers by modem and serial cable; both operate smoothly. An advantage is that Laplink 11.0 works with previous most Windows versions since 3.1, so that the same software can be installed even if several computers you use have different operating systems.
I use a Hewlett-Packard 7965 at home and had problems opening a .com port. Telephone technical support is free (aside from the long distance call charges) for 30 days. Laplink support was able to diagnose improper settings of the .com ports in my HP computer, which resolved other problems I was having. For this, I award their technical support an A+.
If you need a specialty utility for file transfers and back-ups, Laplink Gold 11.0 continues to be a standard against which others are judged.

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Summary: Laplink Gold 11.0 - compatible with Windows XP
Review: Earlier versions of Laplink will not work with Windows XP. Laplink Gold 11.0 does, and works well. I primarily use it for backing up files between a laptop, home, and work computers, which only taps in to a few of this software's features. My comments focus on the file transfer capabilities.
Users familiar with previous versions will be able to immediately use Laplink 11.0 without re-educating themselves. The user interface is the same, as are most of the basic functions. There are also several means to link computers; a serial cable, a USB cable, the internet, or by modem. This gives the user substantial flexibility in dealing with their specific needs. I've done transfers by modem and serial cable; both operate smoothly. An advantage is that Laplink 11.0 works with previous most Windows versions since 3.1, so that the same software can be installed even if several computers you use have different operating systems.
I use a Hewlett-Packard 7965 at home and had problems opening a .com port. Telephone technical support is free (aside from the long distance call charges) for 30 days. Laplink support was able to diagnose improper settings of the .com ports in my HP computer, which resolved other problems I was having. For this, I award their technical support an A+.
If you need a specialty utility for file transfers and back-ups, Laplink Gold 11.0 continues to be a standard against which others are judged.

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Summary: Good but overpriced
Review: This is the ususal reliable Laplink product, but expensive for what it is. The new version is faster than previous versions, so that is a plus. Downsides include not being able to use a standard USB cable or standard wireless networking. Otherwise, it works as advertized and the Amazon price is about the best.

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Summary: Doesn't work well with XP
Review: Used Laplink NT for years with good results but it did not perform with XP and new high resolution video, Ugraded to Gold Version 11.0. Was sorry. Don't think version 11.0 is XP ready. No matter how I configure ports or use manual setings this product will not work with my modern XP system and serial cable hook up. I get it going for about 10 megs of transfer and then it frezzes my computer.
Also LAPLINK 11.0 reports start up errors. I select the LAPLINK autocorrect routine and the routine reports errors corrected please restart computer. Same thing happens next time. Have email problem to LAPLINK for solutions ... no response. I'd look at some other product before I selected LAPLINK 11.0 for an XP system.