Moving stuff to a new computer

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

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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, 10:19 AM	#1
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	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 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.