Can I transfer my Microsoft Office programs from my old computer to my new computer using the Laplink PC Mover? I hope so-I cannot find my MS Disks!
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YES! I just transferred Office 2013 from one machine to a new machine and it works just fine. A few years ago, Office 2003 transferred perfectly as well - both programs and documents.
92123
Hi! I hope so because the computer I have now let me down and I will need it for the new one... But I am sure you can, if not, you could make a copy from your computer to "download" it to your new one. I do not know how but I know you can do it.
1680265
No, but you can use windows easy transfer application to backup and restore your data from old hard drive to new one.Hope that answers your question.
1423737
I would recommend that you copy all programs to an external drive or CD. Then you can copy them back to you laptop after you have upgraded to Windows 7.
208211
Unfortunately the installation does not give you the option to keep your applications, just your personal data. It does save your old application data in a folder called C:\Windows.old So if you know how or can Google it; it is possible to get your settings back. For example you can find your outlook.pst file, and bookmarks and put them back after you re-install the applications.
249043
If the actual .exe program is still on the pc you should be able to copy it over. If it was install by disk then you will have to re-install it on the new pc and then use the cable to copy the old data files over to the new pc in the programs directory.
518419
No sure yet. Can you buy your programs on the internet and download? Otherwise you have to buy the $80, external hard drive. Good luck.
1092463
No. The PC might have come with a short-term trial version (I don't recall) but you would have to buy or import a copy for permanent use. (I loaded my old copy onto the new PC, and it works fine.)
1713572
No, you can copy from your old hard drive to new drive or I took mine to Best Buy and had them transfer my OS and files I wanted to keep.
138300
It should work very well to copy files onto, and then load them into your new machine. Pretty much all files, pictures, documents, etc., should transfer nicely. As far as software installations, I don't think it's a good idea. You'll need to reinstall Microsoft Office, Chrome browser, Picasa Photos, and so on and on. Unless someone knows of a way to transfer these that I'm not aware of, I sure wouldn't attempt to do anything except reinstall programs with a fresh start. I don't think it would be a good idea to use any type of "backup" program to do that transfer either, unless you carefully experiment first. Make sure the backup software installs and runs on both computers, then try one small folder to make sure it goes smoothly. Personally, I'd use a straightforward copy of the files to and from the drive, either manually or using a program such as Second Copy. (I highly recommend that program.)
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No. You should re-install your programs by downloading .exe installers or using CD installers. This cable is meant to transfer documents, not applications. Also, be careful. It would not let me browse and select files to transfer. It located the MY DOCUMENTS directory and started to transfer everything there. I ended up cancelling it, then transferring selected files onto a thumb drive or an external hard drive, then plugging those into the new computer to transfer. Yes, it will transfer from W.7 to W.7. The necessary software is already in the OS, you do not need to install the software that comes with the cable. You just search programs and files, type Windows Easy Transfer, it finds the software. Do this on both computers and then it prompts you to connect the cable. There is an excellent instruction booklet with the cable that spells out all the steps.
1150505
You can transfer your documents and many files like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc, BUT - you will have to install programs.
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When you open Windows Easy Transfer on your new PC you can choose 'External Hard Disk' at the first prompt (this is Microsoft speak for portable hard drive). Plug in your empty portable drive to a usb port when prompted and wait for the easy transfer program to be copied to this drive. Then you have to plug the drive into your old PC and transfer the files, and then plug it back in the new PC to complete the process. Note, the cable is not involved here.
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Wouldn't you rather reinstall your programs and such onto the new drive and not copy everything over? I have had less issues starting from scratch than imaging it.Alienware should use standard sized drives unless everything is on a mSSD.
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Yes, with a caveat. I am not possitive, but i think seagate made a utility to do this. Since it contains your OP System, you cant just transfer files over. Here is an article on how to do what you want. http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid-state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows
158277
Better to add it as a second drive --some software won't run on Windows 8.1, but all the data files should be readable. Also, it is likely that the drive with the new machine is much larger and faster than the one in your old machine.
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I've run into this issue when switching to another computer and trying to transfer my MS-Office License over. The key that you have will say that it has already been activated, but all you need to do is call the phone number that is provided, and an automated voice will ask you a few questions like "Is this the only PC that you are installing MS-Office on?" and then it will give you a code to enter (along with your key) which will then allow you to install it. Hope it's not to late for this answer.