Quick question re: F.A.S.T. file transfer program

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Saw the discussion of a couple days ago about transfering files from an
older Windows computer to a WinXP machine. I expect that it will transfer
files, but does it transfer an installed program? I.e. if I have a program
I installed into an older computer and it made registry changes etc. on that
old machine will the FAST transfer program bring it to the new machine such
that I can just click on the executable program and expect it to run?

I'm guessing it just transfers files like word processing files I made,
pictures I generated, etc. and not a functioning already installed program.
Simply transferring the contents of a folder to a new machine won't make the
program run on the new machine. The program needs to be installed, not just
files transferred. Right?

Thanks,
Chet
 
CGB said:
Saw the discussion of a couple days ago about transfering
files from an older Windows computer to a WinXP machine. I
expect that it will transfer files, but does it transfer an
installed program? I.e. if I have a program I installed
into an older computer and it made registry changes etc. on
that old machine will the FAST transfer program bring it to
the new machine such that I can just click on the executable
program and expect it to run?

I'm guessing it just transfers files like word processing
files I made, pictures I generated, etc. and not a
functioning already installed program. Simply transferring
the contents of a folder to a new machine won't make the
program run on the new machine. The program needs to be
installed, not just files transferred. Right?

Thanks,
Chet
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You're guessing correctly. You're going to have to install the
program on the new machine.

Nepatsfan
 
You're welcome.

Looking forward to seeing your Steelers up here sometime in
late January 06. How about the weekend after one of the two
teams has knocked off the Colts!

Nepatsfan
 
I'm with you on knocking off the Colts but you Pats have ruined our likely
Super Bowl championship enough already!!! Had it not been for the playoff
games with you, we'd be wearing the rings!

Chet (PittSteelersAlltheWay)
 
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