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Gateway Data Transfer Kit Is Like a Moving Service for PCs New Data Migration Package Moves Files, Settings and Preferences to a New PC With Ease and Security POWAY, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anyone who has purchased a new PC knows the time and effort that goes into creating new settings and moving data from the old system to the new one. Gateway today simplifies this process with the Gateway Data Migration Suite -- an easy-to-use package that combines everything needed to get the job done simply and quickly. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) "Most computer buyers have years of files, photos and music on their old PC -- and they want those files easily accessible on their new system," said Steve Goldstein, Gateway, Inc.'s vice president and general manager of software and peripherals. "The Gateway Data Migration Suite is a full moving service for a PC -- it packs and moves data, and then cleans up afterward. With it, customers can forget about the time and hassle of moving files and fixing settings and preferences and just focus on enjoying their new purchase." The Gateway Data Migration Suite quickly and simply moves all types of files -- photos, music, data, and email -- as well as settings and preferences from one PC to another. In fact, 500MB of data can be transferred using the USB cable in about only 12 minutes. The software places the files in the appropriate application folders so that they are easy to access. Also, application settings and file associations can be transferred to a new PC, even when the new system has an updated OS or application. For example, someone using Microsoft Windows 98 could transport their preferences to the new PC running Microsoft Windows XP. The Gateway Data Migration Suite also comes with software to clean the old PC's hard drive, permanently deleting all files, so no trace of personal or private information may be found on the system. Also, the software permanently removes Internet information, including passwords, web sites, account names and user names. As a result of the cleaning, the old PC will be ready for donation or resale, and the consumer will not have to worry about the next user finding private information on it. The kit includes the transfer software, hard drive cleaning software and USB and parallel transfer cables at the great value of only $59.99 -- nearly a 25 percent savings over the $79.90 retail price when purchased separately at other retailers. The new kit will be available tomorrow, April 1, 2004 online at Gateway.com, by calling 1-800-GATEWAY, or by ordering it at one of the more than 185 Gateway stores nationwide. The Gateway Data Migration Suite can be used with any PC with an IntelPentium processor, at least 32MB of RAM, a 50MB hard drive, CD drive, VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse. The software supports Microsoft Windows(R) 95B, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology and direct-marketing pioneer, using its call centers, web site and retail network to build direct customer relationships. As a branded integrator of personalized technology solutions, Gateway offers consumers, businesses and schools a wide range of thin TVs, digital cameras, connected DVD players, enterprise systems and other products, which work together seamlessly with its award-winning line of PCs. Its products and services received nearly 130 awards and honors last year. With its acquisition of eMachines now complete, Gateway is the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. Visit http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices exclude shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, +1-858-848-3426, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/144245.html

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