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by denbob4369

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I am trying to move Winfax Pro from a laptop to desk top. I have a kangaroo, and copy from laptop to kangaroo, but is not getting all of the program, as I can't open or install it once I transfer it. What am I doing wrong?

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by thechas

You likely are getting all of the files from the program folder.
But, that is not all you need to run the program.

There may be files in the Windows folders and subfolders required to run the program.

I would all but guarantee that there are registry settings required to run the program.

There also may be lines required in system files for the program to run.

There is a utility in OnTrack System Suite that is suppossed to allow you to transfer programs between PCs, but I have not tried it.

The best, and correct way to share applications, is to have 2 copies of the program and perform a seperate installation on each PC.

Chas

by thechas

I came across a program that "MIGHT" do the job.

AlohaBob www.alohabob.com
Claims to be able to transfer a program between 2 PCs. Including system files, and registry keys.

You can download a trial version.

As a side note, many software ELU's require you to have the install disks, or at least the piece of paper with the serial number in order to "legally" use the software.

Chas

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