If you copy program files on your old hard drive onto a disk, and then put those files onto a new hard drive, will you be able to use the program? Or do you have to install the program again from the CD?
2007-01-23 13:49:22 · 5 answers · asked by Foster 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No, you have to install the programs.
A program installation adds necessary files in the registry that you would not get if you just copied program files.
2007-01-23 13:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saved what I wanted to transfer on CD but the programs had to be installed again
2007-01-23 13:54:47 · answer #2 · answered by anya_mystica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your new computer doesn't come pre-installed with the programs on it, then you will have to install those programs you want to use on your new machine.
2007-01-23 13:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to reinstall the programs from their original CD's or other media (such as downloaded software).
2007-01-23 13:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by gliderguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to install the programs.
2007-01-23 13:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋