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Comment from Khentiamentiu on 2008-11-12

2008-11-12T18:40:22Z

I tried coping files and settings using the MS system utility, from one old Averatec running XP to one new ASUS eee 1000 running XP. The problem I'm having is I can't get past copying the relevant files from the old system, because the old system doesn't have enough remaining disk space. I've deleted more than 3 GB of junk, the most that I can, and the MS file/settings transfer utility still runs out of disk, presumably building whatever catalog it needs to build to do the transfer. I run into this whether attempting a transfer via an 8 GB usb stick or an empty 40 GB USB external hard drive, so I assume the problem is NOT with the size of my transfer medium. And yes, I do (or rather, my wife does) want to preserve everything I can. So can I use the file transfer utility without burning up my remaining disk space (5 GN remain on a 37GB drive), or do I need to look for some other transfer method? Thanks.

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Comment from Amy Carpenter on 2008-10-21

2008-10-21T23:19:09Z

I took a Microsoft Access Database from one old computer to a new computer and tried to print reports and Open report action canceled came up help

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Comment from nate on 2008-10-06

2008-10-07T06:39:08Z

I have recently found a product that will move my software to a new PC very easily. No CD's or registration keys needed. I read a bunch of reviews and I ended up trying SoftRescue Pro (http://www.softrescue.com i think). I was very happy with it. You can copy specific software applications, email, internet bookmarks & settings, My Documents, file settings, and probably a bunch of other stuff.

It was simple to use. Install on old PC, click what you want to transfer and it will archive it all for you. Then in order to transfer the software to a new PC, install it on the new PC, click what you want to restore/install on your new PC and click the "restore" button. It does the rest for you. It claims to be able to rescue 85-95% of all software for people. Worked well for me.

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Comment from Mihnea on 2008-06-10

2008-06-10T13:33:06Z

I have an old computer with preinstalled Microsoft Office(so I don't have a CD).

I bought a new computer and I want to move MS Office on it(by that I mean that I don't care about keeping the copy on my old machine).

How could I do that?

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Comment from Martin on 2008-01-08

2008-01-08T14:34:24Z

I have puchased a new pc and it has windows xp preinstalled I have the recovery cd but what other software do I need to load to make this a standard PC.

Regards
Martin

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Comment from Scott Weber on 2007-12-15

2007-12-15T20:54:33Z

How do I cancel a registration on one machine so that I may register it on my new machine? I don't have the other PC any more and I need Office 2007 Pro Plus on my new machine. How can I do that?

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Comment from robert alan on 2007-08-18

2007-08-18T09:36:12Z

My computer Dell was stolen and I have a windows xp disk. I want to know if I can install this legal copy of windows on a non dell computer

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Comment from Becky on 2007-05-14

2007-05-14T16:01:34Z

I have a program that was put on my desktop for my business and now I want to put that onto my laptop. I do not have the cd's any longer. Am I able to copy that parogram someway?
Becky

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Comment from Leo on 2006-06-19

2006-06-20T00:09:41Z

It depends entirely on the specific hardware that you have in mind. Some may work, some may not.

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Comment from Beverly Neill on 2006-06-18

2006-06-18T18:04:08Z

Can I install old game hardware (95/98/ME) onto
my new computer with Windows XP? I have told yes by some and absolutely no by other.

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Comment from Tux on 2006-04-03

2006-04-03T11:51:55Z

Hi All, I have an issue having reinstaleld my Windows office onto a new Dell harddrive. It works fine and everything but my name and details no longer appear on the "Licensed to" box on load up of software, nor in the item properties field following save etc. Did I accidentally skip the bit where i was suppossed to enter this info?

many thanks, Tux

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Comment from Greg Bulmash on 2006-03-23

2006-03-23T11:03:07Z

OpenOffice.Org... as good as Microsoft Office for most people's uses and it's free. No worries about copying or transferring.

Not all commercial software has a freeware alternative that's a viable replacement. And some "viable replacements" are only viable if you're an uber geek and ready to twiddle for hours. But OpenOffice.Org is ready for prime time.

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Comment from John in Colorado on 2006-03-21

2006-03-22T00:24:30Z

Regarding MS Office, it depends from where you purchased it. Also, is the user keeping the old PC or or not. If a legal copy of Office was purchased from a non PC manufacturer (not pre-installed on the original PC) then Office has a license for 2 PCs (a desktop & a laptop). Student & Teacher Edition of Office comes with a license to install on 3 PCs. If it came pre-installed (e.g. from Dell) then it has a license for that PC ONLY. Yes, you get the big shaft when you purchase pre-installed Office. If the user is keeping the older PC then the second license must be used to install it on new PC).

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