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What is LinkFixer Advanced?
LinkFixer Advanced is specialized software designed to handle file link integrity during data migrations and file system reorganizations. It provides automated protection for existing links before migrations occur and offers rapid repair solutions for broken links after migrations have taken place.
The software supports a wide range of file types including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, AutoCAD, HTML, and many others, making it versatile for various IT environments. It helps IT professionals avoid the common problems of broken links that can lead to data loss, user complaints, and significant downtime during migration projects to platforms like SharePoint, Office 365, OneDrive, or when implementing new storage solutions.
Features
- Inoculate and Cure Feature: Automatically preserves existing file links before migrations to prevent breakage
- Modify Links Feature: Rapidly fixes broken links after migrations using custom rules and batch processing
- Move/Rename Feature: Moves and renames thousands of files and folders without breaking any file links
- Wide File Type Support: Works with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, AutoCAD, HTML, CSS, and many other file formats
- Batch Processing: Handles thousands of links simultaneously for efficient migration management
Use Cases
- Protecting file links before migrating to SharePoint or cloud platforms
- Fixing broken links after completing a data migration project
- Reorganizing file systems without breaking existing file references
- Moving files between servers or storage solutions while maintaining link integrity
- Archiving files while preserving all internal file links
- Implementing distributed file systems (DFS) or network storage solutions
FAQs
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What types of file migrations does LinkFixer Advanced support?
LinkFixer Advanced supports migrations to SharePoint, Office 365, OneDrive, Dropbox, OpenText, distributed file systems (DFS), network attached storage (NAS), storage area networks (SAN), and general server migrations or file structure reorganizations. -
How does LinkFixer Advanced prevent broken links during file moves?
The software uses its Inoculate and Cure feature to automatically preserve existing file links before any migration or file movement occurs, ensuring that links remain intact throughout the process. -
What file formats are compatible with LinkFixer Advanced?
The software supports numerous file types including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Acrobat PDF, AutoCAD, Revit, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, InDesign, MicroStation, Visio, Project, and many others. -
Can LinkFixer Advanced fix links that are already broken?
Yes, the Modify Links feature (also called Disaster Recovery) can fix existing broken links by creating custom rules and processing links in batch, restoring functionality to files with broken references.
