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Windows Forum / Windows Vista / General Topics / May 2008easy way to transfer applications from XP machine to Vista machine
I have an XP system with a lot of applications. I ordered a new laptop that will come with Vista. I would like to be able to transfer all my applications as seamlessly as possible to the new system. What is the best way to accomplish this? Example of applications: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook (with connection to Pocket PC) Visio Photoshop Quickbooks Card Scan Streets & Trips ACDSee and about 15 to 20 other specialized programs from DVD editing programs to TV remote editors to speaker design programs. It will probably take me days of time over a couple of months to get these programs reloaded on the new machine, with the possibility of some of them not working properly either due to compatibility problems with Vista to having original disks to programs that have had updates (automatic or otherwise) that will have to be updated again by going to the site and getting the updates. Is there a program, programs or a procedure that you-all can recommend that will make this LESS painful. Oh, I know it will be painful. I just want it to be LESS painful. Thanks in advance! (microsoft.public.windows.vista.general) For each program, make sure it is Vista Compatible. Install from the original media, find installer, right click and run as administrator I prefer to install somewhere other than the default location of Program Files as MS has locked this folder down in Vista and many older programs malfunction when installed there. If all else fails, install programs in compatibility mode. Once the programs are installed, you can try the Easy Transfer Wizard to move your data, but it doesn't always work.  SignatureA Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here! CarGodZeroOne@hotmail.com Change Alpha to Numeric to reply > I have an XP system with a lot of applications. I ordered a new > laptop that will come with Vista. I would like to be able to transfer [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > (microsoft.public.windows.vista.general) > For each program, make sure it is Vista Compatible. > Install from the original media, find installer, right click and run as [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > - Show quoted text - I am not familiar with the Easy Transfer Wizard and am not sure what "compatibility mode" is. Is the Easy Transfer Wizard loaded on XP & Vista machines or do you have to get it off the Microsoft site? What programs are considered to be "older"? The oldest I probably have that I really need are no older than 2000. Hi, This should help: How to use Windows Easy Transfer Companion to transfer programs from Windows XP with Service Pack 2 to Windows Vista http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931696 SignatureBest of Luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ Windows help - www.rickrogers.org My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com >I have an XP system with a lot of applications. I ordered a new > laptop that will come with Vista. I would like to be able to transfer [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > (microsoft.public.windows.vista.general) > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Thanks Rick. This just may be what I am looking for! > I have an XP system with a lot of applications. I ordered a new > laptop that will come with Vista. I would like to be able to transfer > all my applications as seamlessly as possible to the new system. What > is the best way to accomplish this? Not only the best way, but it's also the only way: Insert each application's installation disk, and install. SignatureBruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot >> I have an XP system with a lot of applications. I ordered a new >> laptop that will come with Vista. I would like to be able to transfer [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Not only the best way, but it's also the only way: Insert each > application's installation disk, and install. Disregard. I was thinking of a WinXP to WinXP transfer. As Rick said, Vista's Transfer utility should help. SignatureBruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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