I bought a new computer and I want to transfer 3 programs that I need to save. I bought a USB Flash drive to transfer to and it came with no instructions.
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The previous answers assume there are no DLLs / program components saved outside the default program install folder, and there are no registry keys needed for the software, and that the software does not use a dongle to prevent unauthorized copying.\n\nThe short answer is, depending on the program, it may suffice to simply copy the .exe file, or program folder, to your drive, then move it to another computer.\n\nHowever, most programs require certain registry entries in order to work; others require certain libraries to exist on the computer, which may not be located in the program folder itself; and others configure themselves to your computer specifically, using a hardware component (dongle) to run.\n\nAlso, it violates most software licenses to operate the same program with the same registration number on two computers.\n\nIf you are trying to transfer a program from your old PC to a new Windows PC, you can use the files and settings transfer wizard, possibly, to move the program.\n\nThere are also commercial PC transfer programs that will do a better job of moving software than the file and settings wizard.\n\nIn short, your thumb drive idea probably isn't going to work, and even if you can get it to work, you're probably violating the software's license.
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okay, so you put the new hard drive in your computer and saved all the files to it that's cool, but don't ever delete any program files.  What probably takes up most of the space is music or videos.  So make sure you saved them to the new hard drive then just delete them off the old.  Your operating system is on your C: drive so you can't change the new one to your primary drive.  I would go through the files on the old one save what you want to and then delete them.  But remember don't delete system or program files.  Then go to control panel, then administrative tools and then to disk defragment, and then disk cleanup that will clear up some space too.  Hope it works
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A USB what?  Flash drive, external drive, etc.  It will depend on the program.  Dos programs will work, some windows programs will also work.  Anything that requires an entry in the registry will not work.
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There are many ways to transfere data. If you have a network hub or switch you can connect both PCs and try it. If not you might wanna use either a ethernet crossover-cable check this out\nhttp://gccprinters.com/support/doc/crossover.html\n\nor you can use a usb computer-computer link\nhttp://www.windowsnetworking.com/j_helmig/usbmain.htm\n\nor finally you can just use a flash drive.
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You could always take out the hard drive and install it into your new computer as a slave drive, hopefully the drive isn't fried but if it isn't you will be able to explore the drive and drag any files wanted onto your new drive. \nIf the drive is in good condition, you can then reformat the drive and keep the drive as a slave for your new computer
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You could use the file transfer wizard, but I need more details like:  What operating system are you using?  Do you have a network set up at home?  Do you have a dvd burner?  If you provide any details from the following questions I asked, I could definitely help you out.  Nice work by the way, I saw the 360 page.  I like the golden toilet seat!  LOL
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Plug in the flash drive. Go to "My Computer" on your pop up Windows menu, click on it. It hopefully will show the flash drive. If it does show the drive, fine. Now you can close that window. Lets say you want to put some music or pictures on the flash drive. Find whatever you want to copy, say a song. Right click on the song, a small menu will pop out, pick the middle item "Send To" and another list will pop out, showing your flash drive (usually at the bottom of the list). Sorry it sounds so complicated. Best of luck.
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try using a USB flash drive a USB flash drive is a portable way to take files and copy them to another
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you need to call ebay or write to them that you didn't recieve a disk or program with instructions. or u can try to wait on someone that might have it Good luck
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if u have a USB cable just download on a program and transfer to your phone
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you cant tranfer programs
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If I understand what you are trying to do.  Open Windows Explorer (double click My Computer).  Locate the files you were working on.  Either copy one at a time by right clicking ... Copy, or Ctrl-C. Or you can select multiple files by clicking the first file and hitting Ctrl or Shift on the next files, then hit Ctrl-C to copy or right click...copy.  Then locate your USB drive letter....probably E: or something and click on the right pane.  Then right click ... Paste or hit ctrl-V.  Hope this helps.  Finally you locate the files on the flash drive and open them there to confirm they work.  Good luck.
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The best thing to do is buy a new computer since you can get them so cheap right now. That processor (celeron 333) is very slow, so even upgrading the memory (ram) may help a tiny bit, but it can only go so fast. \n\nYou probably don't have a cd-rw in that old computer right? Probably a cd drive and floppy? To transfer files I would first start by signing up to a free photo sharing program (www.photobucket.com) and uploading as many pictures as possible! Save anything you don't want to lose that is small enough on floppies (unles you do have a cdrw then it's much easier, just put everything on there).\n\nWrite a list of all the programs you use on your start menu. This is important so you know the names of everything you want to replace. If there are games you installed or other programs from cd, find the original disks.\n\nAnother thing I found helpful when transferring was to find a website you can load your files to or emailing them to yourself online so you don't lose the important ones.\n\nThere are other ways of transferring data (networking the computers, buying the software that transfers everything over with a click) that you might want to look into also. You can also pick up a thumb drive that will fit in your usb port to back up to that might be easy for around $50.
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Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:\n\nThe Files and Settings Transfer Wizard helps you move your data files and personal settings from your old computer to your new one, without having to go through much of the same configuration you did with your old computer. For example, you can take your personal display properties, folder and taskbar options, and Internet browser and e-mail settings from your old computer and place them on the new one. The wizard will also move specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. Passwords are not moved with program settings when you use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. This is a feature of the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard that helps to keep your passwords confidential.\n\nWe recommend that you install a virus detection program on the new computer before transferring files over from the old computer. This can help protect your new computer from viruses that may be contained in the files transferred over from your old computer.\n\n\nConnecting Your Computers\n\nFor the best experience using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, you will want to connect your two computers together. You can connect your computers either by using a null modem serial cable or by using Home networking.\n\nConnecting With A Serial Cable\n\nThe easiest way to connect your computers is to use the null modem serial cable. \n\nTo use the null modem serial cable:\n\nBoth computers must have an available serial port (also called a COM port). \nYou must have a null modem serial cable (also called a LapLink serial cable or a serial file transfer cable). \nThe serial cable must be long enough to connect the computers together. \n\nSelecting The Proper Cable\n\nBefore using Direct cable, you will need a serial cable to connect your computers together. Unless your computer came with a serial file transfer cable, you will need to purchase a serial cable for transferring your files and settings.\n\nThe most common serial cables are LapLink serial cables, serial file transfer cable, and null modem serial cables. You cannot use parallel cables to transfer files or settings between computers using the Direct cable option.\n\nBefore purchasing a serial cable, you must check both computers to see if the serial port (also called a COM port) is a 25-pin or a 9-pin port. Most new computers have a 9-pin port and most new cables have a 9-pin plug. If you have a 25-pin port on the computer, you may need an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, don't worry about it too much. Pick one port and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will be able to automatically detect the connection, in most cases.\n\nOnce you have selected a serial cable and connected the computers together, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.\n\n\nConnecting With Home Networking\n\nThe best way to connect your computers together is to use Home networking. Although the setup is more complex, your files and settings will transfer faster. If you are planning to keep both your old computer and your new computer, you might want to consider creating a Home network.\n\nTo use Home networking:\n\nBoth computers must have a network interface card or a USB network interface installed. The jack looks like a slightly larger telephone jack. \nYou must have network cable, and in most cases a hub. \nThe network cable must be long enough to connect the computers together. \nNote: A wireless network will not need network cable or a hub.\n\nRun the Network Setup Wizard to set up your Home network.
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you need a USB data transfer cable.
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Sounds like you are up the creek! You need a course in basic computers! In the first place, you shouldnt have moved them! You should have copied them and pasted them! In the second place, you dont just move files from one drive to the other without knowing what you are doing!
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if your new Vaio has xp, Go to Files and transfer settings, then get a Usb or Serial Port and attach it and thas it, or jus take out the hdd from the laptop buy a HDD incasement for it and use it as a external HDD while backing up files to ure new laptop.