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| Thread ID: 107588 | 2010-02-23 00:30:00 | Transferring install files? | --Wolf-- (128) | Press F1 |
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| 860774 | 2010-02-23 00:30:00 | Have a new laptop coming with 32 bit Windows 7 Home Premium and was wondering if I could transfer via flash drive my install files for programs (Kaspersky, CCleaner, Photoshop etc) from my XP laptop to my new one? I know they'll need updating but it'd surely be quicker than re-downloading it all again. Will I run into any problems doing this or should I re-download them? | --Wolf-- (128) | ||
| 860775 | 2010-02-23 00:32:00 | Umm no. Since most of the programs, will need entries in the registry to work. And copying them across, I would say wont do this. So, it'll be better if you download then reinstall them | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 860776 | 2010-02-23 00:38:00 | Install files should be OK but sometimes there is a different version for XP and Vista/Win7 so you would need to download again. You can't just copy the actual Program Files folder to the new machine though. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 860777 | 2010-02-23 00:45:00 | Oh right yup install files should be fine, if thats what you meant.. By as CB said dont copy program file folders. Since the program wont work | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 860778 | 2010-02-23 00:46:00 | Stupid double-post! | CYaBro (73) | ||
| 860779 | 2010-02-23 00:50:00 | I backup the install files for everything I have. As you say, might need an update or two but beats downloading again when required. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 860780 | 2010-02-23 00:53:00 | Same here. I've got all the install files, for whatever on a separate partition. That way when I need to format. I can reinstall whatever straight after | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 860781 | 2010-02-23 01:16:00 | Yes I know I can't copy the program out of program files or whatever, hence why I said the install files. So if there is a different version for Win 7 compared to XP it won't work at all? |
--Wolf-- (128) | ||
| 860782 | 2010-02-23 01:31:00 | Umm no, the version for XP should work in Win7. Look on whatever site, see if there is a newer version for Win7. It may support features in Win7 (that you wont get or see in XP). But if its 64 bit, make sure drivers are 64 bit | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 860783 | 2010-02-23 01:36:00 | Why not just say "Installer(s)" ? Much less confusing than "install files" which could be confused with "installed files" |
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