I realize that games i play calls for windows 2000 or better operating system and know that the other computer will have to have that operating system as well
but will there computer reconize my harddrive? And load the game or will there be a registery issue?
2007-05-05 07:22:34 · 6 answers · asked by needto know 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
No. It's not "setup" on that person's hard drive. When you "install" a program, it not only writes the info to the destination driver/directory, it also writes a whole bunch of stuff into the C:\ drive and the registry. Thus, your "friend" would not have that 2nd part, and the program will fail.
Take the CD's with you and install it over there. Delete it when you're done.
2007-05-05 07:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have very little chance, the registry on the other machine would not be set up correctly. Also if you load it to 2000, it's setup is only good for 2000, there are many differences between it and XP.
2007-05-05 16:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cannot load a big game off an external HDD the reason is it cannot call up the windows components and regestry files it needs to.
2007-05-05 21:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy into Microsoft's bull, yes. In reality, it would depend upon lots of things. You will just have to try it. Dont count on Microsoft to keep any of their promises. But do count on them to keep Your money. You cant even return their CD once it has been opened. You remove the cellophane wrap..you bought it..no refunds.
2007-05-05 14:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the game itself, some games will work the other won't.
2007-05-05 14:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by wickedlich 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have tried this on many games and some works and some dont
2007-05-05 14:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋