San Jose, CA - V Communications, a leading developer and publisher of advanced software utilities, today announced that its well-known PC Upgrade Commander, the point and click way to automatically and safely upgrade to a new computer or laptop, was named to Computer Shopper's Top 100 for 2001. PC Upgrade Commander transfers preferences, settings, work files, folders, sounds, themes, favorites, applications and more. PC Upgrade Commander copies all of the programs and data files from the original computer (including the Registry settings) while leaving all of the new computer's preinstalled software intact. It works between systems with different or the same Windows operating systems and can make transfers via network, parallel cable or via Jaz or Orb disks.

"We're pleased, but not surprised that PC Upgrade Commander was named," noted Frank van Gilluwe, V Communication's president. "The pressure to upgrade to newer versions of operating systems becomes more intense with each new OS release. PC Upgrade Commander substantially reduces the difficulty and effort needed to get programs, existing files, and data to work on a new machine. Users want accurate and uncomplicated data transfer, along with a mirror of their personal preferences like desktop wallpaper, screen saver, and favorites. For $49.95, PC Upgrade Commander makes a long, tedious process, happen automatically, without the hassles. It's no surprise that Computer Shopper recognizes that too," concluded van Gilluwe.

V Communications has been creating solutions for users of personal computers since 1986. Its products, which are designed for a full range of PC users, are available worldwide through retail, VAR and enterprise sales channels and are widely recognized for their superior quality and reliability. The company, headquartered at 2290 North First St., Suite 101, San Jose CA, can be contacted by phone at 800-648-8266 or fax at 408-965-4014. Additional information is available on the V Communications website at http://www.v-com.com/ or by email at sales@v-com.com.

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