Moving stuff to a new computer

hotreds · 02-21-2011, 10:12 AM

Is there any way to move actual programs from my old XP computer to a new Windows 7 computer? I understand that files, favs, pix etc are easy enough, but finding mostly negative comments about programs. TIA.

pnoon · 02-21-2011, 10:19 AM

You can't just move executables. The software should be re-installed.

(Before any of my fellow techies jump on this, I know it CAN be done but mucking around in the registry is not advisable.)
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02-21-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

You can't just move executables. The software should be re-installed.

+1

hotreds · 02-21-2011, 10:33 AM

Thanks- that was what I was afraid of. Now it's just a matter of tracking down those programs I want to keep!

02-21-2011, 10:38 AM

Yeah unfortunately that's the way it is. Even if you were able to grab all the correct files, they likely wouldn't run on Win7 anyway due to compatibility issues.

mosesbotbol · 02-21-2011, 10:40 AM

You need the installer files or "source code" to reinstall an application.

Sauer Grapes · 02-21-2011, 10:50 AM

I know this doesn't help you, and I'm not usually an apple fanboy (I like both systems), but this is where I found mac to be WAY easier. Just drag the application icon to an external hd, then drag it to the new computer and for most programs that's all you need to do. Super easy and it just works. (sorry, had to say that to annoy the rabid anti-apple people).

02-21-2011, 10:52 AM

I was doing my best to suppress my fanboyism

dunng · 02-21-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I know this doesn't help you, and I'm not usually an apple fanboy (I like both systems), but this is where I found mac to be WAY easier. Just drag the application icon to an external hd, then drag it to the new computer and for most programs that's all you need to do. Super easy and it just works. (sorry, had to say that to annoy the rabid anti-apple people).

Migration Assistant works great too for Mac to Mac migrations!

SvilleKid · 02-21-2011, 04:01 PM

Even where I had the original software, I ran into compatiblity issues. Going from older programs to new, 64 bit OS, many of my programs would not install. Good luck.

hammondc · 02-21-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I know this doesn't help you, and I'm not usually an apple fanboy (I like both systems), but this is where I found mac to be WAY easier. Just drag the application icon to an external hd, then drag it to the new computer and for most programs that's all you need to do. Super easy and it just works. (sorry, had to say that to annoy the rabid anti-apple people).

YEP! Carbon Copy is fantastic too.

grateful1 · 02-21-2011, 07:18 PM

Best to GHOST he image to the new machine...update the drivers as nessacary....and then update to Win 7.

But that may not work for all the effort.

It's really best to go with a clean install of Win 7 on the new machine and re-install the old apps...and move the data files.

hotreds · 02-21-2011, 09:11 PM

Yupper- I think that I'll hafta re-install a bunch of those programs with all their keys and codes. But, might as well do it right the first time!

pnoon · 02-21-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Yupper- I think that I'll hafta re-install a bunch of those programs with all their keys and codes. But, might as well do it right the first time!

Trust me. You'll be happier in the long run.

02-21-2011, 10:12 AM	#1
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Moving stuff to a new computer Is there any way to move actual programs from my old XP computer to a new Windows 7 computer? I understand that files, favs, pix etc are easy enough, but finding mostly negative comments about programs. TIA. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-21-2011, 10:19 AM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer You can't just move executables. The software should be re-installed. (Before any of my fellow techies jump on this, I know it CAN be done but mucking around in the registry is not advisable.) Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2011, 10:33 AM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer Thanks- that was what I was afraid of. Now it's just a matter of tracking down those programs I want to keep! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-21-2011, 10:38 AM	#5
innova Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer Yeah unfortunately that's the way it is. Even if you were able to grab all the correct files, they likely wouldn't run on Win7 anyway due to compatibility issues.

02-21-2011, 10:40 AM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer You need the installer files or "source code" to reinstall an application. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-21-2011, 10:50 AM	#7
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer I know this doesn't help you, and I'm not usually an apple fanboy (I like both systems), but this is where I found mac to be WAY easier. Just drag the application icon to an external hd, then drag it to the new computer and for most programs that's all you need to do. Super easy and it just works. (sorry, had to say that to annoy the rabid anti-apple people).

02-21-2011, 10:52 AM	#8
innova Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer I was doing my best to suppress my fanboyism

02-21-2011, 04:01 PM	#10
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer Even where I had the original software, I ran into compatiblity issues. Going from older programs to new, 64 bit OS, many of my programs would not install. Good luck. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

02-21-2011, 07:18 PM	#12
grateful1 testing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 44 Trading: (0)	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer Best to GHOST he image to the new machine...update the drivers as nessacary....and then update to Win 7. But that may not work for all the effort. It's really best to go with a clean install of Win 7 on the new machine and re-install the old apps...and move the data files.

02-21-2011, 09:11 PM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Moving stuff to a new computer Yupper- I think that I'll hafta re-install a bunch of those programs with all their keys and codes. But, might as well do it right the first time! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.