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Transferring files to a new computer
My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will
almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? -- PT |
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Transferring files to a new computer
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My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? If you have the installation media and the product keys/serial numbers - and your license for said products allows the transfer to another machine (or install on multiple machines at the same time) - then you should have no problem installing and utilizing said applications. However - that will greatly depend on many things - including compatibility with the new OS, licensing, support from the vendor, etc. Quite the cross-post, BTW. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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PT wrote:
My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? If you have the installation media and the product keys/serial numbers - and your license for said products allows the transfer to another machine (or install on multiple machines at the same time) - then you should have no problem installing and utilizing said applications. However - that will greatly depend on many things - including compatibility with the new OS, licensing, support from the vendor, etc. Quite the cross-post, BTW. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Transferring files to a new computer
On Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:41:48 -0800, "PT" wrote:
My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. No. Not even if the operating system is the same. You will need to install the applications you want on the new computer In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? In general, there's no issue with that at all. You normally have a license for a single installation, and you simply uninstall it on the old computer and install it on the new one. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:41:48 -0800, "PT" wrote:
My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. No. Not even if the operating system is the same. You will need to install the applications you want on the new computer In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? In general, there's no issue with that at all. You normally have a license for a single installation, and you simply uninstall it on the old computer and install it on the new one. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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"PT" wrote in message ... | My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will | almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. | | I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files | without problems. | | But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require | activation? | | On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, | AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. | | Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has | changed. | | In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall | them? | | -- | | PT Files transfer, programs do not. You have to re-install most programs (there are few that will copy, but most don't) using the original installation CD's. Technically you have to uninstall these programs from your old computer to meet the rule. If you did not keep the installation disk jacket, with the product code, I would download and install Belarc Adviser on the old computer first. Belarc Advisor (www.belarc.com) will provide you a list of installed software and their product codes. |
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"PT" wrote in message ... | My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will | almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. | | I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files | without problems. | | But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require | activation? | | On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, | AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. | | Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has | changed. | | In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall | them? | | -- | | PT Files transfer, programs do not. You have to re-install most programs (there are few that will copy, but most don't) using the original installation CD's. Technically you have to uninstall these programs from your old computer to meet the rule. If you did not keep the installation disk jacket, with the product code, I would download and install Belarc Adviser on the old computer first. Belarc Advisor (www.belarc.com) will provide you a list of installed software and their product codes. |
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Transferring files to a new computer
You have to manually reinstall the Programs on to the new computer, from the
original Media, or download/install again(Adobe, AVG, etc). You can not transfer them by Windows Easy transfer, etc.. -- Mad Mike "PT" wrote: My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? -- PT |
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On Dec 14, 10:41*am, "PT" wrote:
My current machine runs WindowsXP. *I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit *and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? *Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? -- PT Once you have a new OS, then you need to reinstall all your programs. --------------------------------- Gerard Espinas "What Are Your Most Common Computer Problems?" http://ebizac.com/x/t.php/7233 |
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Transferring files to a new computer
On Dec 14, 7:41*am, "PT" wrote:
My current machine runs WindowsXP. *I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit *and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? *Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? -- PT Before you move first you need compatable drivers for windows xp to work on vista based computer.also a disk management program to partition drives.Then all the installation media for softwares and OS to install them.then you are ready to go.Windows xp should be a Retail copy. |
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"PT" wrote in message
... My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? -- PT File and settings transfer wizard is meant for user files, not ALL 3rd party application system files and any registry entries made by 3rd party application installations. If you are under the impression that such will make such alterations, you are mistaken in intepretation. Your only alternative is to install the 3rd party applications anew including Office 2003. Oddly, its not needed to use the portion of the wizard regarding file association as the 3rd party application installation does all that for you anyway. After all this is done, transfer your user files that are used by thiese applications. All of the above are in regards to XP installation and its wizard, not Vista. You need to go to a Vista group for its wizard details. -- Dave |
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Transferring files to a new computer
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On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. Only a very few, very basic programs can be copied from computer to computer and still run. This is not (primarily, anyway) because of activation, but because installation of these programs makes LOTS of registry entries, and the programs won't work properly without them. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? That would depend on the vendors. I hope not, but some will probably be PITAs. -- Tim Slattery MS MVP(Shell/User) http://members.cox.net/slatteryt |
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Transferring files to a new computer
Some programs (especially adobe) require you to de-activate and then
re-activate on the new computer. K -- Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties or guarantees and doesn''t give any rights. "PT" wrote: My current machine runs WindowsXP. I plan to buy a new one which will almost certainly come with Vista pre-installed. I'm aware of MS and other utilities which purport to transfer the files without problems. But what is the situation with the numerous programs which require activation? On my computer there are numerous such programs from Adobe, Nuance, Acronis, AVG, Intuit and of course MS Office 2003 among others. Will they transfer directly? Somehow I doubt it, especially if the OS has changed. In that case, do I have to argue with the vendors to be able to reinstall them? -- PT |
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