Transferring an installed DVD codec

[beastvol@hotmail.com]

I just bought a new computer (Compaq Presario SR1936X) with Windows
Media Edition, which came preinstalled wtih Cyberlink DVD player. I
have to wipe the computer clean and reinstall with Windows XP
Professional to get my computer on the network. However, in doing so,
I will lose my DVD playing abilities (the installation of XP Pro that I
have does not come preinstalled with this). Is there a way to find the
codec on my computer, save it to disk, reinstall XP Pro, and put the
codec back on?

Along these same lines, is it possible to do the same thing with some
of the bundled software? Is there a program or utility that detects or
knows where all of the files and registry keys are located for any
given piece of software?

Thanks for your response,

Ben

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Look in the manual of your new PC and discover how to reinstall an
individual application. Once you've found out this info (it's different for
each manufacturer, so I can't give details, I've never had the misfortune to
own a Compaq Presario).... then you can reinstall PowerDVD.

I could tell you how to do it with a Toshiba notebook in a couple of
seconds, but then, I've owned several Toshiba notebooks - and read the
manuals.
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

> wrote in message
ups.com...
>I just bought a new computer (Compaq Presario SR1936X) with Windows
> Media Edition, which came preinstalled wtih Cyberlink DVD player. I
> have to wipe the computer clean and reinstall with Windows XP
> Professional to get my computer on the network. However, in doing so,
> I will lose my DVD playing abilities (the installation of XP Pro that I
> have does not come preinstalled with this). Is there a way to find the
> codec on my computer, save it to disk, reinstall XP Pro, and put the
> codec back on?
>
> Along these same lines, is it possible to do the same thing with some
> of the bundled software? Is there a program or utility that detects or
> knows where all of the files and registry keys are located for any
> given piece of software?
>
> Thanks for your response,
>
> Ben
>

[beastvol@hotmail.com]

>> Cari wrote:
>> Look in the manual of your new PC and discover how to reinstall an individual application.

I checked with Compaq, and they said that they do not support selective
reinstallation of the bundled software. They created a partition with
a restoration utility installed, but it can only reinstall the whole
package: Windows XP Media Edition with all the software. They told me
that if I choose to upgrade my computer to XP Pro, all the bundled
software will be lost.

My hope is that there is a way around this - to somehow do a
"backwards" installation, saving all the necessary files and registry
keys, so that I can reinstall on my new version of Windows. My thought
is that if I paid for the software with the purchase of my computer, I
should be able to continue using it no matter what OS I'm running. Any
thoughts?

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Well you didn't really pay extra for the PowerDVD, Compaq bundled it, so
think of it as a freebie.

As a last resort, go buy a DVD decoding package..... www.gocyberlink.com or
www.intervideo.com At least then you'll have a full retail application you
can uninstall and reinstall at will.
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

> wrote in message
ups.com...
>>> Cari wrote:
>>> Look in the manual of your new PC and discover how to reinstall an
>>> individual application.
>
> I checked with Compaq, and they said that they do not support selective
> reinstallation of the bundled software. They created a partition with
> a restoration utility installed, but it can only reinstall the whole
> package: Windows XP Media Edition with all the software. They told me
> that if I choose to upgrade my computer to XP Pro, all the bundled
> software will be lost.
>
> My hope is that there is a way around this - to somehow do a
> "backwards" installation, saving all the necessary files and registry
> keys, so that I can reinstall on my new version of Windows. My thought
> is that if I paid for the software with the purchase of my computer, I
> should be able to continue using it no matter what OS I'm running. Any
> thoughts?
>

[Crisco Kid]

I clicked on this post because I was hoping to find out what "codec" is. I
didn't, but that aside, I want to comment on the most recent post from Cari,
from a business man point-of-view. Technically, I guess the Compaq bundle is
a freebie, but remember the old adage "There is no free lunch". I agree with
Beastvol. My contention is that Beastvol paid for the bundle, just not extra.
It's kinda like going to McDonald's and getting a "free" toy included with
the Happy Meal. You paid for the toy, just not extra. Sorry about going off
on the harangue here, I realize this is not the subject of this post, but
so-called "freebies" is a sore point with me.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Well you didn't really pay extra for the PowerDVD, Compaq bundled it, so
> think of it as a freebie.
>
> As a last resort, go buy a DVD decoding package..... www.gocyberlink.com or
> www.intervideo.com At least then you'll have a full retail application you
> can un-install and reinstall at will.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>
> > wrote in message
> ups.com...
> >>> Cari wrote:
> >>> Look in the manual of your new PC and discover how to reinstall an
> >>> individual application.
> >
> > I checked with Compaq, and they said that they do not support selective
> > Re-installation of the bundled software. They created a partition with
> > a restoration utility installed, but it can only reinstall the whole
> > package: Windows XP Media Edition with all the software. They told me
> > that if I choose to upgrade my computer to XP Pro, all the bundled
> > software will be lost.
> >
> > My hope is that there is a way around this - to somehow do a
> > "backwards" installation, saving all the necessary files and registry
> > keys, so that I can reinstall on my new version of Windows. My thought
> > is that if I paid for the software with the purchase of my computer, I
> > should be able to continue using it no matter what OS I'm running. Any
> > thoughts?
> >
>
>
>