want to transfer software from old hdd to new hdd

[SilasH]

BEFORE purchase of new PC, I installed winxp pro on 4.0g hdd ancient PC and it worked, but with OS install gobbling 1.5g decided to add 92g hdd. Ancient system refused to detect 92g hdd AND no longer would detect its original 4.0g hdd.

AFTER purchased new PC, I removed 40g drive that came with system. Replaced with the 92g hdd, installed winxp pro and all is well. New PC has space for a second hdd and I eventually plan to reinstall the 40g hdd as slave.

However... I still have the 4.0g hdd from my old PC which has MS Powerpoint (software came installed) that I want on new 92g hdd. I already have recovered/reinstalled all other software files via floppy backups and original cds. Do not have Ppt cd nor access to another PC.

Q. 1:
If I temporarily install old 4.0g hdd to my new PC, will I be able to transfer the Ppt installation from it to the new 92g hdd? If yes, what is the procedure? Issues to expect?

Q. 2:
Can a tape backup be transferred to a CD and the CD used to reinstall software? (Cost prohibitive? I do have a current system backup of entire ancient 4.0g hdd on HP Colorado Travan 8g tape but NO tape drive on new PC.) Ppt software can be found for less than $200 on the web but would prefer NOT to pay for it again. Thanks!

 

[tycooneden]

Unless you know the ALL registry entries for the program and if you copy the files across then it should work; but finding EVERY entry is a pain!

 

[wolluf]

Don't think you'll be able to move powerpoint as you've suggested.

One suggestion - though would have been better before you set up new drive - is to do a drive copy (clone) from 4GB to 92GB (the 92GB drive manufacturer will probably have a utility to do this on their website). Couple of problem - installation on different hardware, may not boot in new machine (can run repair reinstall, usually solves this -

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341.

Also, will probably need to reactivate XP because of hardware changes. Also thinking - you've got a 'spare' 40GB drive - if its drive manufacturer has clone utility (again, probably will), you could try out the transfer to that drive to see if you can get it to work.
btw - if you do this, after cloning the drive, make sure you remove old drive completely from machine before booting cloned copy (or you may have drive letter & booting problems).