Data Transfer Question
 

Okay, what will I/do I need to transfer stuff from my old PC to the new shiny laptop when it arrives?

Much of what I do/use is already on the external hard drive, but some programs I use that I do not have CDs for and things that run off the c: how the heck can I migrate them?

Help!

You can't just copy programs over. You need to have an installation file, either on a CD or downloaded from the web. If you don't have the CD, you might be in a bit of a bind unless you want to search the peer-to-peer networks for copies to download.

Good luck not sure how Matt helped me but he did.

It's a sticky wicket to be sure.

There are some applications for that but I have no personal experience with them to say if they work or not.

Personally I setup a virtual PC inside my new PC and make a full copy of the old pc. But I'm weird that way.....

What programs are you talking about specifically, we may be able to help with some.

Well, to be honest, I have most CDs. A few things like AVG are download (I do not think I ordered a backup CD) And there are a lot of crappy programs I do not use that I do not want on the new PC.

So maybe it will all be good.

Tada, problem solved! That'll be $150 please.

Wait until I get the thing and ask further questions, it will be your opportunity to earn even more monopoly money

AVGFree is a download.

If you paid for AVG they should be able to provide you with the code (and it's a downloadable software)

Some day I am going to come up with a good system of keeping track of important things that I can readily access in cases where I need the original install code, router passwords, etc.

I make notes, but they promptly get lost. And when I figure out (or reset) the router password, I am going to make a P-Touch label and stick it in the stupid router.