Comments for Is it OK to leave software I don't use on my machine?

Comment from Luis R Caceres Jr on 2007-02-24

2007-02-24T17:44:10Z

I have a program by McAfee called "Uninstaller" which among other features, enables you to assemble a program to transport it to another computer. Generally, it has worked well for me to make backups. I don't know if it is still available, but you might find it in Recycled Software or some other such website.

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Comment from Carl G. on 2007-02-23

2007-02-24T02:15:50Z

It's not possible to just copy the program to the disc, and then re-install in to another computer, because when you installed it the first time, some of the files went to different places (not just to the program folder). Otherwise, piracy would be rampant! Even if you un-install programs, there a still fragments all over the place (associated files and such). It's a good idea to go through the list, and reformat the machine (which should be done every once in a while anyway), and then just NOT re-install those neglected programs again.

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Comment from ron smith on 2007-02-22

2007-02-22T11:39:19Z

Leo
Thank you for your very comprehensive and prompt answer to my query. Told me all I wanted to know!
Ron

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