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TEST OF WILL

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Posted: 29th Jul 2007 00:36

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I got a new computer and I am copying files to it and don't want to register each one again how would I find my registy info for programs?

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Zaibatsu

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Posted: 29th Jul 2007 01:59

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start menu. run. type regedit. click ok.

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Osiris

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Posted: 29th Jul 2007 05:38

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...and BE CAREFUL! you can really muck something up if you do something wrong.

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TEST OF WILL

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Posted: 29th Jul 2007 06:28

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Well that worked but where and how would I find and export all my registry info on applications to add to my new computer?

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Zaibatsu

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Posted: 29th Jul 2007 06:30

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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE

right click on the company or product name and click the export button.

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John Y

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Posted: 29th Jul 2007 15:23 Edited at: 29th Jul 2007 15:23

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I would recommend reinstalling, the registry is incredibly complicated. Software is free to put settings wherever it pleases, and so you probably won't find all of it's settings in the software section. Software can also rely on external libraries that register special entries, and probably won't work without them.

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Green Gandalf

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Posted: 29th Jul 2007 17:27

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Quote: "I would recommend reinstalling"

So would I. Registries tend to get somewhat corrupt over time (well mine has) so it would be unwise to copy it over. A new machine is a good opportunity to start with a clean system - don't mess it up straight away.

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Zaibatsu

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Posted: 29th Jul 2007 17:49

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Quote: "I would recommend reinstalling"

I was gonna let him figure that out for himself...

Quote: "Registries tend to get somewhat corrupt over time (well mine has)"

have you tried a program like Amust Registry Cleaner?

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Xolatron

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Posted: 30th Jul 2007 01:20

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I agree with Green Gandalf. A new computer is a chance to start clean, without any problems or accumulated, unlocatable junk.

Reinstall only the programs you need, and copy over only the data which is really important. Then leave your old computer intact so if there's something you forgot, you still have access to it.

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