re: easy transfer
Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Windows Vista Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Poor Teyto
(32 messages posted)
Right. My basic question is, how do I upgrade to a new computer? Accepting Microsofts's
idea of intellectual property, I just want the stuff I've already purchased to be
moved onto a new computer (i.e. copy to, then delete from). Can I just use "easy
transfer", then disconnect my xp machine from the network, make sure it works, then
format the drive on my old computer, then authenticate vista? Or, is there more hell
for me ahead?
On Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 3:27 pm, Charlie Hadden wrote:
>From your wording I am concerned if you want to move just 'FILES' or 'Programs'.
>Any software that you have to install has to be installed on the new machine. You
>can't just move files. As far as you personal letters, pictures things like E-Books,
>Music and anything that doesn't have to use an install program to get it to RUN
>on your machine you can just port over without concern.
>
>As far as legalities go there are some concerns. I can help you understand the laws,
>but I'm not and enforcer. I'm not going to tell you one way or another. Some items
>only allow the use in one place and only once. There is some music that technically
>it is illegal to download to the computer then transfer it to a personal MP3 player
>(actually most new music). Most software you don't own. You own a single use license
>to it. It is a matter of how legal you desire to be. I don't have a clue what you
>have and don't really care.
>
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