Vista - easy way to transfer applications from XP machine to Vista machine

05-17-2008

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)

05-17-2008

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.

--
A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!
CarGodZeroOne@xxxxxx
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"eganders" <eganders@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> 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)

05-17-2008

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

--
Best 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

"eganders" <eganders@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:125eec08-3a43-4d23-8a92-53cc017fdbf8@xxxxxx

Quote:

>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)

05-18-2008

On May 17, 9:17*pm, "Rick Rogers" <r...@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

> Hi,
>
> This should help:
>
> How to use Windows Easy Transfer Companion to transfer programs from Windows
> XP with Service Pack 2 to Windows Vistahttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/931696
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVPhttp://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help -www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughtshttp://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "eganders" <egand...@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>
> news:125eec08-3a43-4d23-8a92-53cc017fdbf8@xxxxxx
>
>
>

Quote:

> >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?

>

Quote:

> > 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.

>

Quote:

> > 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.

>

Quote:

> > 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.

>

Quote:

> > Thanks in advance!

>

Quote:

> > (microsoft.public.windows.vista.general)- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks Rick. This just may be what I am looking for!

05-18-2008

On May 17, 8:15*pm, "Not Me" <cargodZero...@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

> 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.
>
> --
> A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!
> CarGodZero...@xxxxxx
> Change Alpha to Numeric to reply
>
> "eganders" <egand...@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>
> news:125eec08-3a43-4d23-8a92-53cc017fdbf8@xxxxxx
>
>
>
> - 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.

05-17-2008	#1 (permalink)
eganders n/a posts	easy 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)
My System Specs

05-17-2008	#2 (permalink)
Not Me n/a posts	Re: easy way to transfer applications from XP machine to Vista machine 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. -- A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here! CarGodZeroOne@xxxxxx Change Alpha to Numeric to reply "eganders" <eganders@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:125eec08-3a43-4d23-8a92-53cc017fdbf8@xxxxxx Quote: > 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)
My System Specs

05-17-2008	#3 (permalink)
Rick Rogers n/a posts	Re: easy way to transfer applications from XP machine to Vista machine 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 -- Best 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 "eganders" <eganders@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:125eec08-3a43-4d23-8a92-53cc017fdbf8@xxxxxx Quote: >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)
My System Specs

05-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
eganders n/a posts	Re: easy way to transfer applications from XP machine to Vistamachine On May 17, 9:17pm, "Rick Rogers" <r...@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > Hi, > > This should help: > > How to use Windows Easy Transfer Companion to transfer programs from Windows > XP with Service Pack 2 to Windows Vistahttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/931696 > > -- > Best of Luck, > > Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVPhttp://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ > Windows help -www.rickrogers.org > My thoughtshttp://rick-mvp.blogspot.com > > "eganders" <egand...@xxxxxx> wrote in message > > news:125eec08-3a43-4d23-8a92-53cc017fdbf8@xxxxxx > > > Quote: > >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? > Quote: > > 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. > Quote: > > 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. > Quote: > > 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. > Quote: > > Thanks in advance! > Quote: > > (microsoft.public.windows.vista.general)- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Thanks Rick. This just may be what I am looking for!
My System Specs

05-18-2008	#5 (permalink)
eganders n/a posts	Re: easy way to transfer applications from XP machine to Vistamachine On May 17, 8:15*pm, "Not Me" <cargodZero...@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > 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. > > -- > A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here! > CarGodZero...@xxxxxx > Change Alpha to Numeric to reply > > "eganders" <egand...@xxxxxx> wrote in message > > news:125eec08-3a43-4d23-8a92-53cc017fdbf8@xxxxxx > > > > - 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.
My System Specs

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