I have a nerdy question...

[Koshin]

My laptop is taking a s*** on me and I need to move some stuff thats on this hard drive to another laptop. Photoshop, pics, docs, etc

Can I just copy all the program files to an external drive and then copy them back onto the new hard drive on the other laptop? It seems like it shouldnt be that simple but if it is, great. If there is anything I should know before doing so, please let me know.

Thanks ladies

Rich

[numbnuts240]

now, i'm completely nala-like when it comes to computers, but i'm pretty sure that that's all that you'd have to do.

[Koshin]

Ive never had to do this. But it seems as though that they would put some sort of copy encryption on certain program files just you cant do this. Im not worried about the pics and s***. Just photoshop CS4. I can get the Lightroom again, but I got an unlocked version of CS4 for free and dont know that Ill have access to that particular file anymore. If you catch what Im throwing

[AppleBonker]

Any documents (music files, word docs, pics, etc) can be transferred like this. Programs need to be reinstalled. Do you have the installation discs for your programs (IE photoshop)?

[AppleBonker]

Guess I posted a second too late. Yeah, you're not going to be able to keep that copy of photoshop. You'll have to find the "disc" that you originally used for the install.

[Koshin]

This is what I thought prior to me making this thread. Well, the "disc" is lost in translation. I cannot seem to find it for the life of me. I guess I'll have to search for it. If anyone knows a link to help me find a replacement "disc" send me an email or something. The place where I got mine is "closed"

Thanks

[nissangirl74]

Would any of this info help?

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2...drive/

[Koshin]

Thanks Becky, Im gonna do some reading...

...f***, I cant read

[AppleBonker]

Would any of this info help?

Cloning only really works to a replacement hard drive. Sounds like this was an attempt to move files to make them usable on a different computer. If the goal is simply to replace the hard drive (assuming that's the only thing that is failing on the current laptop), this would work.

Thanks for pointing that out, though. I completely forgot about this (I've never personally cloned a drive).

[nissangirl74]

Dude, your new avatar is disturbing. <shudder>

[Koshin]

I know righ, that speaking in Apple's avatar...

**shutters**

[Bubba1]

now, i'm completely nala-like when it comes to computers,

Ah, so you put Altezza lights on each side of your monitor, and sent text messages to your computer asking it if it's okay for you to press the save button???

[numbnuts240]

you forgot about the "got ram?" sticker on the cpu.

[Koshin]

I just had a fleeting thought. Since the copy of CS4 I haz is a "speshul Edishun" maybe the encrypted files have been cracked as well?

Im gonna give it an attempt just to be sure

[AppleBonker]

The problem isn't that anything is protected, per se. Rather, installation puts files in many more locations than just the program files folder. Additionally, keys are added to the registry. Without them, the program wont function. And, toying with the registry is not for the beginner, as it is quite simple to bork your entire computer.

[Koshin]

I didnt think about that....

...Im not d!ck with anything in the registry

[Joe]

you basically have 1 of 2 options

1) re-acquire photoshop "cd"

2) go through your registry export each individual folder string/folder pertaining to photoshop then reimport them into your fresh install.

#1 is a lot easier.

[AppleBonker]

Actually, to be honest, I'm not sure exactly what is altered when a crack is applied. Is it possible that the key isn't called after the files are patched? Even if the key from the registry wasn't needed, you would still need to copy quite a few random files scattered throughout the computer for PS to work.

But, #1 is still probably easier...

[Bubba1]

you forgot about the "got ram?" sticker on the cpu.

[Beancooker]

It's okay to skirt around the subject of pirated programs, but lets not start posting sites where this stuff is available.

Unfortunately I will make the thread go away if it gets over the line. I'm just looking out for NICOclub. Nothing personal guys.

[EvillE423]

It's okay to skirt around the subject of pirated programs, but lets not start posting sites where this stuff is available.

Unfortunately I will make the thread go away if it gets over the line. I'm just looking out for NICOclub. Nothing personal guys.

My bad, didn't know I was crossing the line. NO!!!!!!! Don't want nothing to happen to Nico!!! Won't happen again.

[Beancooker]

No problem bro.

I figure that if someone has enough of the limited skill needed to download those type of files, then they should know where to find them.

[RobPaulson]

apple beat me to it.

i'll go ahead and confirm his advice though, PS adds entries into your registry, its not copy/pastable.

very few applications run without windows reg entries now-a-days.

rich, you can find ur 'cd' again, dont worry, the bay wasnt the only place to find this stuff

One more thing, I SEVERELY DISCOURAGE any kind of imaging or cloning of machines after they've entered what I call the "everyday work zone". Once you have installed a single random application beyond your basic office/browser/chatclient, taking an image/clone of the drive is just counter productive. in conclusion, completely forget that imaging/cloning exists unless your a more advanced user, it'll just get you in trouble.

[Koshin]

apple beat me to it.

i'll go ahead and confirm his advice though, PS adds entries into your registry, its not copy/pastable.

very few applications run without windows reg entries now-a-days.

rich, you can find ur 'cd' again, dont worry, the bay wasnt the only place to find this stuff

One more thing, I SEVERELY DISCOURAGE any kind of imaging or cloning of machines after they've entered what I call the "everyday work zone". Once you have installed a single random application beyond your basic office/browser/chatclient, taking an image/clone of the drive is just counter productive. in conclusion, completely forget that imaging/cloning exists unless your a more advanced user, it'll just get you in trouble.

Since you are the nerd King, I will take what youve said under serious consideration.

Thanks J

[AppleBonker]

in conclusion, completely forget that imaging/cloning exists unless your a more advanced user, it'll just get you in trouble.

Where would you recommend cloning a drive, then? I tend to think I'm a more advanced user than most (definitely not all), and I have never had the desire to clone a drive. Also, unless I'm just being dumb right now, I can't think of a reason I would need to.

Edit: That kind of came off sounding like a jackass, not my intention. I'm just trying to figure out why one would want to do this, legitimate question.

[Beancooker]

Rich, check your email...

[Beancooker]

Where would you recommend cloning a drive, then? I tend to think I'm a more advanced user than most (definitely not all), and I have never had the desire to clone a drive. Also, unless I'm just being dumb right now, I can't think of a reason I would need to.

Edit: That kind of came off sounding like a jackass, not my intention. I'm just trying to figure out why one would want to do this, legitimate question.

Rather helpful if you are running servers. For the basic "worker bee" PC, absolutely useless.

[AppleBonker]

Rather helpful if you are running servers. For the basic "worker bee" PC, absolutely useless.

Fair enough. I wasn't thinking about how you'd first start your backup in this case. I'm certainly familiar with having an array that is hot-swappable, but I didn't think of how it would originate.

I was focusing on reasons why the basic user would want to do it. Like upgrading/replacing a hard drive (easier than a clean install, but far more likely to have issues).

[RobPaulson]

Rather helpful if you are running servers.

This. My view of clone/images is that they should be used to lock in a base state of your PC that you can revert back to once every 6 months or so.

This is easier than reformatting everytime for the following reasons:1. Your copying the image as opposed to running the 'install' for windows, its much quicker.2. Once the copy is complete, if it was set up properly you'll have a base install with your word processor, AIM client, browsers, windows updates, etc all already installed.3. If you ever get a virus or something goes screwy, just pop the image in and reload it. your ready to go.

I am also a firm believer that after 6-8 months of every day use, a windows install is too bogged down for my taste. i reformat all the time. i hate not freshly formatted windows installs. they suck.

Since you are the nerd King, I will take what youve said under serious consideration.Thanks G

FTFY. And hell ya im the king nerd. Bow down b****es.

[Koshin]

I got your email Noah. Ill email you back in a moment, good looking out buddy