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LindaF
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migrate applications from Windows 7 virtual machine to XP virtual machine one the same computer.

I have a Mac laptop.  WIndows 7 uses too much memory to run properly in Fusion 3.1.  I have installed an XP machine which runs much better.  How can I migrate my applications from the Windows 7 to XP?  ALl of the help topics talk about migrating from another PC to Mac, but not between virtual machines on the same Mac computer.

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tracywang
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It is out of Fusion's support. Fusion never introduces a feature to migrate applications between VMs.

As far as I know, there is a tool called LapLink's PC-Mover, which is able to move the application from xp to win 7. But I haven't evaluated.

I think reinstall the application is more convenient and safe way to avoid potential toubles like compatibility and licenses issue.

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LindaF
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Thanks Tracy.  Seems like there's no way around starting over.  Should have avoided Windows 7 and started with XP.

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