I am run a program on one computer.?

Question

I am run a program on one computer. (let call it happy) I just purchase a new computer, how do i get (happy) to run the same program on the new computer or should I say share (happy) file.
I have install the program on the new pc but I can not get to the file on the old computer... what am I doing wrong ....help

Answer 1

Okay, let me simplify this a little.
You have computer A that is running the program Happy and it has created the file Iamhappy.abc
Now you have computer B, you have installed the program Happy on this computer and you want to share the file Iamhappy.abc.

First you need to copy the file Iamhappy.abc from computer A and put it on computer B. If you change the file then you have to update it on the other computer. Which calls for a lot of switching of recordable media like floppy disks.

The best solution is to only have 1 copy of the file Iamhappy.abc and let both computers use that one file. To do that you need a network so the two computers can talk with each other.

A second possible solution would be to put the file Iamhappy.abc on your website. Then when computer A or computer B goes on line they can access the same file and if one computer makes changes in the file then the other computer will get that changed file when it downloads the file.

The problem is that both computers need to be hooked into the Internet. You will have to buy space on the web, and if someone else knows about your website then they could hack into it and gain access to your file.

When you put two computers on the Internet in the same building then the accepted solution is to use a network. If you don't then you can only use one computer at a time. If computer A is doing something on the Internet and then computer B tries to do something on the Internet, you get broken connections or mistakes, even a locked computer. So you put both computers on a network so that each one can access the Internet without bothering the other computer.

You can get a wireless or wired network. The first item you need is a Router. You connect the main incoming Internet line to that machine. The router will know how to keep the two signals from interfering with each other.

Then you need a network card for each machine. These cards talk with the router, and through it the modem, and then the Internet. If you buy a wireless router then you will be paying more for that. You will also need wireless cards to get the wireless benefit. A wireless network is good if you have a portable machine (notebook) or if you don’t want to feed wires all over your house. I use a wireless network and a wireless card for my notebook, and then I use a wire and wired card to connect my PC, since I don’t move it around. I placed the modem near the PC to keep the wire short. So it is possible to mix a wired connection and a wireless connection if you buy a wireless router. I use a Linksys system with Linksys cards. For the best performance I would make sure that my cards and router are from the same company. (Linksys.com--routers: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115417027773&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FvisitorWrapper) (Linksys downloads: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Content_C1%26cid%3D1115416835852%26site%3DUS&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FvisitorWrapper)

Thick walls, like brick or concrete blocks, can block a wireless connection but the signal can still get through the walls (or the windows) and be received outside the house. If this happens then it is possible for someone to hitch hike on your network and get free network access. If you have a wireless router than it might be wise to get a firewall program to prevent people from entering your machine. With a wired connection you system will be more secure, but you sacrifice the portability. If you live in a residential area then few network hounds will try to steal your broadband connection. I use Zone Alarm, which includes Cookie control and anti-spyware software. It costs $40 per year (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_zap.jsp;jsessionid=EuaAEjwOb8Z3Czd62TO1PO38fnQ0zqVFQd5S8NLKVTzzeq3rakI8!1792791820!-1062696904!7551!7552!NONE?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en)

Install the cards in the computers. With a notebook computer you can put the network card inside one of the slots on the computer, you don’t have to take it apart. For a PC you have to take off the cover and plug in the new network card.

Then go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial up Connections > Make new Connection. Then follow the wizard. If a driver is required then it will be included with the router, but usually they don’t need drivers.

If this is beginning to sound too complicated then you should get a computer pro to do it for you. Best Buy offers the Geek Squad who will come out to your home to set things up, but it will cost more. It is the best option though. If you can bring both computers, cards, and router to a dealer then you can set the network up there, in their shop. Then when you come home you can connect the network router to your modem. This should work, but I can’t guarantee it.

You can buy the equipment on-line or buy it through eBay, but you will have to set up the Network yourself. If you go to a computer store and purchase the equipment there then the salesman can give you advice on which system to buy and some hints on how to set it up. It would be smart to either bring in your computers or to bring in a card from each machine to make sure that you get the proper network cards. Most computer stores have an in-store-shop that can set up your network there.

If you are not a computer pro then I recommend that you go to Best Buy and see a salesman about setting up a network.

Answer 2

Wow. You really have an interesting way of putting things. Each program is different some make connections to the Internet so only one Computer can use it. Also it might not be supported by both PCs. You did not mention what types or errors or problems you got or that appeared. I suggest you retype the whole thing tell us what program it is or at least explain everything like what type of computers or what the program does at least.

Sorry I need more info lets see what others half to say I bet they say the same as me.

Answer 3

Since you have both programs installed on both system, and you need to share only certain files for the program Happy, then you either
1)manually transfer over the files using flash drive, or email them, or using cd-rw

2)or if you have a router, you can start to create a home network to link both your PCs together.
After the PCs can communicate with one another, you can put the files concerned into a Shared Folder.

Here is a link for your reference on how to setup Home Network
http://www.geekgirls.com/windowsxp_home_network.htm

Answer 4

Dan is right but too long.... Here get a wireless router install the program onto your main computer then share your hard drive with the other computer it's called networking them together then you can use the same program from both computers.the only one that won,t work is windows.....everything else will work...

Answer 5

your anti virus program has erased some the information needed to open the programs, so start with a system restore to a data before the virus and see if that fixes the problem. if not sorry to say you will need to reinstall your windows. the system restore is located at, start, all programs, accessories, system tools, system restore