Transfering programs from one computer to another

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Reinstalling programs will require that you use the original
installation media.
 
Generally you do not transfer programs from one computer to another.
You need to install the program on the 2nd computer similarly as you
installed on the 1st computer.
 
Cecil said:
I am having trouble transfering programs from one of my personal computers to
another.
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That would be because programs cannot normally be transferred or copied
from one computer to another.

You'll need to install the applications on the new computer using the
original installation media. Unless it's a very small, stand-alone
executable a program can't just be copied. If it's a standard
Vista-compatible application, there'll be dozens of hidden systems files
and an untold number of registry entries that would also have to be
recreated on the new computer.


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I was just wondering. After I install the software on my new computer, can
I just copy all the files (from under the Program Files folder) to the new
computer, and have all my data, settings, etc. move over to the new computer
just as they are on the old one?

Thanks in advance,
D K Hacker
 
Possibly, it depends on how the specific software does it.
Check with the manufacturer for details.
Generally, I am inclined to say no.
 
Sorry, I just now found your reply. First of all, thanks for the reply.
Secondly, couldn't you have lied to me and make me feel better :-)
 
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