I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs as possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
On 18/06/2025 21:27, Frank wrote:
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs as
possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go
through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
You haven't said which OSes are on these machines.
On 19/06/2025 09:07, GB wrote:
On 18/06/2025 21:27, Frank wrote:Oops: Windows 11 Pro
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs
as possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having
to go through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
You haven't said which OSes are on these machines.
Frank
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs as possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs as possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
On 18/06/2025 21:27, Frank wrote:
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs asA thought: if I clone the existing OS M.2 SSD, and install on the M.2
possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go
through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
SSD in the new build, would Windows sort out any changes such as drivers
that the new motherboard would need?
Would program licences be carried over?
Frank
On 21/06/2025 14:24, Frank wrote:
On 18/06/2025 21:27, Frank wrote:
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs asA thought: if I clone the existing OS M.2 SSD, and install on the M.2
possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go
through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
SSD in the new build, would Windows sort out any changes such as
drivers that the new motherboard would need?
That's what I already suggested. There's no guarantee, but windows is
pretty good at spotting new hardware and downloading drivers.
Would program licences be carried over?
You'd be copying over the disc data, including the registry data. So, I expect that would include the licences.
On 21/06/2025 14:24, Frank wrote:
On 18/06/2025 21:27, Frank wrote:
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs asA thought: if I clone the existing OS M.2 SSD, and install on the M.2
possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go
through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
SSD in the new build, would Windows sort out any changes such as drivers
that the new motherboard would need?
That's what I already suggested. There's no guarantee, but windows is
pretty good at spotting new hardware and downloading drivers.
Would program licences be carried over?
You'd be copying over the disc data, including the registry data. So, I expect that would include the licences.
On 21/06/2025 14:30, GB wrote:
On 21/06/2025 14:24, Frank wrote:
On 18/06/2025 21:27, Frank wrote:
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as many programs as >>>> possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go >>>> through fresh installs.A thought: if I clone the existing OS M.2 SSD, and install on the M.2
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
SSD in the new build, would Windows sort out any changes such as
drivers that the new motherboard would need?
That's what I already suggested. There's no guarantee, but windows is
pretty good at spotting new hardware and downloading drivers.
Would program licences be carried over?
You'd be copying over the disc data, including the registry data. So, I
expect that would include the licences.
Sorry, I could just have answered 'yes' to both your questions. I'm just being a bit cautious.
On 21/06/2025 14:31, GB wrote:
On 21/06/2025 14:30, GB wrote:
On 21/06/2025 14:24, Frank wrote:
On 18/06/2025 21:27, Frank wrote:
I've got a new build to set up and need to transfer as manyA thought: if I clone the existing OS M.2 SSD, and install on the
programs as
possible to it from my current desktop, hopefully without having to go >>>>> through fresh installs.
Are there any apps that might automate the process?
Frank
M.2 SSD in the new build, would Windows sort out any changes such as
drivers that the new motherboard would need?
That's what I already suggested. There's no guarantee, but windows is
pretty good at spotting new hardware and downloading drivers.
Would program licences be carried over?
You'd be copying over the disc data, including the registry data. So,
I expect that would include the licences.
Sorry, I could just have answered 'yes' to both your questions. I'm just
being a bit cautious.
Your caution is very welcome!
Frank
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