Can I transfer programs from old pc to new one?

Discussion in 'Software' started by rtracy, Mar 23, 2006.

  1. rtracy

    rtracy Private E-2

    Hi,

    I am thinking about buying a new pc and I'm wondering if I can install the programs that I already have to the new computer-MS Word, Netnanny, HP Photo and Imaging, Panda Anti-virus, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Tracy
     
  2. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    Are you asking is it legal? or How can you?

    I'll answer the second. Sure if you have the CDs it is easy.. now what if you dont? There is help http://www.alohabob.com/
     
  3. Clark_Kent

    Clark_Kent MajorGeek

    yes this should be no problem if you buy a new pc with new OS like xp
    check your software if it xp compatible before installing.....

    Hope this help.....
     
  4. brontobyte.1024

    brontobyte.1024 Private E-2

    Not all programs will work if u simply copy and paste the program files in their respective destinations. U will need the discs, or ele atleast the setups if u have copied them on ur diskdrive. U will have to run the setups all over again.

    There is one more option. If u can manage to keep back the hard drive of the previous computer, then u can boot ur new computer straightfrom this old hard drive.
     

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