What is the procedure?

[bigj_611]

I just upgraded the processors, RAM, Hard disk space, etc,etc on my old computer. Although I am currently using Windows 2000. I am purchasing Windows XP Professional and meet its requirements. What is the procedure for saving the Programs I use on my current OS, so they can be used on the new OS?

[Broni]

You can't transfer programs. Programs have to be reinstalled.

[billrich]

While it is true the major applications like word, wordperfect powerpoint ...need to be reinstalled on the new system,  some standalone gnu or mks tools should copy directly like any other file.  Example: Grep, wc,  ls,sed ,awk  and several  others programs that were developed on Unix and Linux  and then complied for windows will usually work by merely copying  the exe to the new system.  Or download a new set of these tools:

http://www.mkssoftware.com/products/tk/commands.asp?product=tkpdev

[Broni]

Yes, all programs, which don't require installation, can be moved.

[bigj_611]

Thank you, I was able to get what I needed off that system.
Now I am having a bit of a challenge. I purchased  Windows XP 3 Professional, but cannot get it to work. If I restart my computer, would I need to go into 'Safe Mode' to get it setup correctly? Or do I need to somehow uninstall the old Windows 2000 OS? Can I get a step by step process for either please?

[Broni]

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[bigj_611]

Again thank you.

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[Broni]

You're welcome