'Move Me' software?

Question

My previous thread said that I can't find the software or registration numbers on some programs that I use frequently that are installed on my old computer, and I do not want to purchase them again. I found an article on the web that seems to say that if I use 'Move Me' software, that I can use my old applications without reinstalling them on the new computer. http://www.ugr.com/nl0105.html The line that applies directly to my problem says: 'It also copies all of your application programs between the two computers. It even copies the registry entries from your old computer and merges these into the registry of your new computer so that your application programs can run on your new computer.' Has anyone used this program? Does it work as well as this web page suggests it does?

mombodog · Answer

You can get a free personal edition of this software here, those guys you mentioned are re-sellers.

http://www.spearit.com/downloads.html read the documentation for the free version to be sure it will do what you want, they have 2 more pay for versions also...

ejn63 · Answer

Make sure that the software you want to move is on their 'approved' list. Though there is software such as this (Desktop DNA is another), it's very restricted in what it can move - it won't work with everything, and usually works less than 100%. It may be worth a shot, but don't expect miracles.

mombodog · Answer

Sorry, after further reading the free version only tells you what 'can be moved' if you want to move it you have to pay 39.95 so the deal on the other site for $24 is better, but at least you can install it and see what it can potentially move. Some software installs can be moved by simply copying the program folder to the new PC, doesent always work, especially with newer software (5 years or newer)

beckkay · Answer

'Move Me' did the trick. I HIGHLY recommend this application to anyone that is going through a similar transfer. I had MS Office 2003 on my old computer. Those were the applications I was MOST worried about, as I can't find my disks (they are buried here in my office/craft space/general store room). All of the applications moved over and are working smoothly - - as are the applications that are less touchy about being moved. *tired snoopy dance of joy* It has been a very long day, but I am happy. And regarding the long day; it wasn't the 'Move Me' that made it so long - - it was installing this computer into the home network with the wireless modem that was on my old computer, as that is ANOTHER disk that I couldn't find. It would have been a longer and more frustrating day finding those CD's than it was using 'Move Me'.

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