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Restoring Using Mirror Image
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:48 pm
I use Carbonite mirror image (and backup). My old computer is failing and I have a new computer.
The computer guy tells me that they cannot use mirror image to get the new computer going with all of the programs I have paid for. I don't want to have to buy the programs again. I thought mirror image was designed so that you could restore your computer without having to buy new programs?
Is there a way to use my drive mirror image to get my hard drive in my new computer to match the one I have now?
Old computer: XP
New Computer: 7
Thanks. I am very non-tech.
The computer guy tells me that they cannot use mirror image to get the new computer going with all of the programs I have paid for. I don't want to have to buy the programs again. I thought mirror image was designed so that you could restore your computer without having to buy new programs?
Is there a way to use my drive mirror image to get my hard drive in my new computer to match the one I have now?
Old computer: XP
New Computer: 7
Thanks. I am very non-tech.
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 12:51 pm to orleans_moosechops
Clonezilla... 
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:02 pm to orleans_moosechops
I haven't fricked with system images in a while, but doesn't Windows 7 have a feature where you can migrate your old shite from an old computer?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:05 pm to orleans_moosechops
quote:
Old computer: XP
New Computer: 7
Sorry, I glazed over this...Not all programs install in the same location in 7 as they did in XP, especially if you bump to a 64bit version of 7..This is what they mean by needing to get the programs again..I am interested though in what you own that you would have to pay for again..
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:10 pm to orleans_moosechops
mirror images are to replace hard drives on identical systems, not on new systems.
any time a new system is built, its highly recommended to do a clean install. as for re-installing programs you have paid for - you will need the installer .exe file to reinstall on the new system.
any time a new system is built, its highly recommended to do a clean install. as for re-installing programs you have paid for - you will need the installer .exe file to reinstall on the new system.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:14 pm to jcole4lsu
Thanks for all the informative responses.
Looks like I will be paying for about four licenses, which is not bad.
Looks like I will be paying for about four licenses, which is not bad.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:19 pm to orleans_moosechops
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Looks like I will be paying for about four licenses,
They won't upgrade.?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:27 pm to orleans_moosechops
misread
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 2:28 pm
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