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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: bigj_611 on June 14, 2009, 01:04:38 PM

Title: What is the procedure?
Post by: bigj_611 on June 14, 2009, 01:04:38 PM

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?

Title: Re: What is the procedure?
Post by: Broni on June 14, 2009, 01:28:11 PM

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

Title: Re: What is the procedure?
Post by: billrich on June 14, 2009, 03:31:24 PM

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

Title: Re: What is the procedure?
Post by: Broni on June 14, 2009, 03:59:07 PM

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

Title: Re: What is the procedure?
Post by: bigj_611 on July 05, 2009, 01:54:22 PM

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?

Title: Re: What is the procedure?
Post by: Broni on July 05, 2009, 01:58:03 PM

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

Title: Re: What is the procedure?
Post by: bigj_611 on July 05, 2009, 02:04:42 PM

Again thank you.

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Title: Re: What is the procedure?
Post by: Broni on July 05, 2009, 02:06:02 PM

You're welcome :)