How do I download a program off of my hard drive to a usb driver to transfer to another computer?
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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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First of al U need to check which OS U r using.....\nIf it;s XP then U need no drivers for using the drive:but if it;'s 98 then u need to instal the driver software first.\nNow u can plug in the drive, into the USB slot of U;r PC.\nnow in the system tray it will show the device if U;r PC has detected it.\nnow when U open My Computer, U'll see the icon;double click on it and transfer files into it.\nU cannot transfer program from one PC to another unless U have the setup file for tht program(ie an exe file).\nIf U have the setup file then transfer tht to U'r USB drive as said earlier; then U can plugin to the new PC and install tht program in it.\nTht's it.
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take the hard drive out of that comptuer and stick it in the one your using now. and then right lcick the hard drive and hit copy and copy it to the hard drive of the comptuer u wnat to copy all of the info to. after thats done stick it bakc in the otehr computer.
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The easiest way would be to take the hard drive out of the laptop and hook it up to another PC.  There's no need to buy anything extra if you've got an extra bay available.  \n\nHere's a good tutorial for it:\nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_6030_install-second-hard.html\n\nWhen you're done copying, just unhook it from the data cables and power supply.  That's it.
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1. Unplug all computer connections.\n2. Take off computer case.\n3. Find the cord going from your existing hard drive to the motherboard. There should be a free connection there somewhere.\n4. Plug in the new hard drive into that empty slot.\n5. You should see a 4 prong power cord coming from your existing hard drive. Find another one coming out of your power supply and plug it into your other hard drive.\n6. Screw in your new hard drive.\n7. Shut case and plug cables back in.\n8. Restart computer. Your computer should recognize the hard drive regardless of OS.\n\nPlease note that while these instructions work fine for installing hard drives on my computer, they might not work very well for yours. I'd get a second oppinion before you go tinkering w/ your computer if you've never done it before. Also, consult your computer manual for more detailed instructions.
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You generally can't copy and install programs from one computer to another.  You will need to have the original install file or disc to do that.\n\nAs for any other file such as documents and pictures, simply save them to a disc or flash drive.  You can even use a crossover cable to transfer data between computers.
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goto http://www.download.com
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Connect your old hard disk to the IDE slot that your CD-ROM drive is using. You can even leave it connected together with your CD-ROM drive if you want. \n\nYou just have to plug the IDE cable into both the CD-ROM and the hard disk. Set your CD-ROM as master and the hard disk as slave.\n\nGo to BIOS and see if your hard disk has been recognised. Once it is done, reboot your PC and transfer the files from the old disk to teh new one. \nUSB to IDE cables are also available which can be made use of in case you want donot want to open up your PC and play around with the peripherals and the cables.
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First download the program like at it would normally be downloaded.  Usually it needs to be opened with a zip or soemthing.  Before opening it with a zip, just write it to the disk like you normally would.  Then the computer you transfer it to will appear like a file, you will have to unzip it then.
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If you are a legitimate owner of the software, you should have the original install media(floppies, CD, etc). If so, uninstall the software from the original machine and reinstall it on the new machine.\n\nThe only way to transfer the program to a new PC would involve make an image of the hard disk (use Ghost or equivalent) and load it on the new PC... Then load the operating system UPGRADE onto the new PC. There is no guarantee that the program will run under the new operating system, however.
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you should use a laptop coverter to install as a slave on a nother computer.\n\nhttp://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HD-108&cat=HDD\n\nthen you might need a data recovery software. here is a good free one it is called PC Inspector File Recovery\n\nhttp://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/system/fwdatarecovery.html
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win xp will do it just go to your transfer and settings wizard
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Assuming you are on a Windows XP Operating System...\n\nInsert the disk\nGo to "My Computer"\nOpen the drive that contains your disk by double-clicking\nRight-click the file\nSelect Send to>My Documents\nDone.\nRemove the disk\n\nAccess My Documents to get your downloaded file.
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If you have the original installation CD, you can install it on your second computer.  If you don't have the original installation CD, there isn't a way to transfer the Word program to your laptop.
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From easiest to hardest\n\n1.- USB thumb drive (you said ur old computer probably doesnt have one)\n2.- burn a cd\n3.- get both computers on the same network, and share the directory where the files are\n4.- use an ethernet cable (twisted pair)
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Actually, I've heard that using USB cable to connect the 2 pc's to transfer files is not the recommended way of doing so.\n\nIf you have a USB removable flash memory drive, this is THE easiest and fastest way to transfer files from one pc to another (you can buy 1GB flash drive for $30! or why not a USB external Hard Drive for 80GB for $100?).\n\nIf you don't want to buy another accessory, then your other choice is to connect your 2 pc's together by using either a Null Modem Serial Cable or by using Home Networking. Then, use the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard", which is already included in your Windows XP operating system.\n\nBut first you need to connect your two computers together. The EASIEST way to connect is to get a Null Modem Serial Cable (buy at any computer shop and they are cheap), while the FASTER way to transfer files is to use Home Networking (more complex method).\n\nUsing the Serial Cable:\nFirst, make sure both pc's have an available serial port (aka COM 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'll need to buy an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, just pick one of the ports and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will automatically detect the connection later.\n\nHome Networking:\nIf you are planning to keep both your old computer and your new computer, you may want to just create a Home network. \nFirst make sure both computers have a Network Interface Card (NIC) or a USB network interface installed. You'll need a network cable and to buy a hub (If you have wireless, you won't need a cable or a hub). Now, run the "Network Setup Wizard" to set up your Home network (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, Communications).\n\nAfter you have decided which method to take, and you have connected both computers, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools). The rest is pretty self-explanatory, but if you do get stuck, here's a link for more help: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx\n(scroll a little down for the relevant section)\n\nGood Luck!
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Purchase a USB Cable.  You can tranfer files that way.