Quote:Can I restore a current image from the old computer on to the new one?
I have restored backup images to different hardware using ShadowProtect Desktop, and it works well. You can also “practice” this scenario by restoring the backup image to a virtual PC (e.g., using VMware Workstation).
Quote:Can I get MS to move the registration to the new one?
You should look at the license for your copy of Windows. I believe that OEM versions cannot be transferred, but retail versions do have this option.
Quote:What about all the apps, etc., that may be looking in the wrong place for their resources on the new one?
You may need to contact the manufacturer of each application for instructions and advice on how to move an application to a new PC. In the case of Adobe Acrobat, for example, you need to first deactive it on the old PC before installing it on the new PC.
It may be personal preference, but if I were transitioning from an old PC to a new PC, I would simply reinstall my applications on the new PC, staring with a “clean slate.”