[SOLVED] Transferring a Program to Another Computer.

Mayhew` · 02-11-2008, 12:58 PM

This may sound a bit harsh, but I'm a little desperate. My Windows XP is about ready to collapse from all the system errors it's been enduring for well over a week. The computer has always had trouble cleaning itself, so I guess I saw it coming...

Dear gosh! I have programs in it that are vital to me and my business. I've been able to copy them into a writable CD, to say the least.

Programs are:
*Micrsoft Word
*Adobe Photoshop+Adobe Image Ready
*Nero
(...expensive crap

)

Even with these programs safely copied into a writable CD, when I attempt to open them in my other computer, they refuse to open! Obviously, it has something to do with registr or security purposes. I remember have the cases for these programs with all that info in it, but I've lost them all when I moved into a new apartment.

I'm a real rookie when it comes to computers, so I can handle jokes you may come up with. But can you help me?

**sobeit** · 02-11-2008, 01:50 PM

you cannot copy them, they must be reinstalled.

**johnwill** · 02-11-2008, 05:12 PM

You need to install them from the installation media.

Mayhew` · 02-12-2008, 11:48 AM

Rofl. Well that was simple o-O.
Now it felt like I just wasted your time. At the every least, you both have my thanks! <3

**johnwill** · 02-12-2008, 04:25 PM

You're welcome, sorry the news isn't better.

qnerve · 02-28-2008, 08:45 PM

What about copying the whole drive to the next with "Acronis" or something like that?

**johnwill** · 02-29-2008, 08:10 AM

That would also transfer the wrong hardware configuration to the other system with predictable results.

**oldmn** · 02-29-2008, 10:26 AM

Not to mention the fact you would be taking all your current problems with you.

02-11-2008, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mayhew` Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2 OS: Current: MAC OS X (iBook G4)	[SOLVED] Transferring a Program to Another Computer. This may sound a bit harsh, but I'm a little desperate. My Windows XP is about ready to collapse from all the system errors it's been enduring for well over a week. The computer has always had trouble cleaning itself, so I guess I saw it coming... Dear gosh! I have programs in it that are vital to me and my business. I've been able to copy them into a writable CD, to say the least. Programs are: Micrsoft Word Adobe Photoshop+Adobe Image Ready *Nero (...expensive crap ) Even with these programs safely copied into a writable CD, when I attempt to open them in my other computer, they refuse to open! Obviously, it has something to do with registr or security purposes. I remember have the cases for these programs with all that info in it, but I've lost them all when I moved into a new apartment. I'm a real rookie when it comes to computers, so I can handle jokes you may come up with. But can you help me?

02-11-2008, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 7,433 OS: windows/linux	Re: Transferring a Program to Another Computer. you cannot copy them, they must be reinstalled. __________________ there's been global warming since the ice age

02-11-2008, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Transferring a Program to Another Computer. You need to install them from the installation media. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-12-2008, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mayhew` Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2 OS: Current: MAC OS X (iBook G4)	Re: Transferring a Program to Another Computer. Rofl. Well that was simple o-O. Now it felt like I just wasted your time. At the every least, you both have my thanks! <3

02-12-2008, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Transferring a Program to Another Computer. You're welcome, sorry the news isn't better. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-28-2008, 08:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
qnerve Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 OS: xp	Re: [SOLVED] Transferring a Program to Another Computer. What about copying the whole drive to the next with "Acronis" or something like that?

02-29-2008, 08:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] Transferring a Program to Another Computer. That would also transfer the wrong hardware configuration to the other system with predictable results. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-29-2008, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: [SOLVED] Transferring a Program to Another Computer. Not to mention the fact you would be taking all your current problems with you. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]