[Blindtlk] Transferring Programs to a New Computer

[Judy Jones]

In our change from computers in the past, we purchase from a place like Best 
Buy, where they will actually do all the transferring for you when you 
purchase the new computer.  I have always saved all my executables in my 
Downloads folder, so this has been very easy to grab and reinstall.

In other instances we have done our own installing, but it does take a lot 
of time to do.  Also make note of those programs that aren't as easy to 
install accessibility-wise, and you can arrange for help with those.

Another time, I also bought a drive reader, saved the drive from my old 
computer, and was able to make an easy files transfer from the old drive to 
the new computer via the drive reader.  Just like a card reader that hooks 
up to the computer via USB cable.

What we've settled on in the past years is doing our purchases through Best 
Buy, and purchasing the Geek Squad protection.  Definitely worth the money 
spent, and the online support is phenomenal.

Judy


-----Original Message----- 
From: Chris Nusbaum via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 3:54 PM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Chris Nusbaum
Subject: [Blindtlk] Transferring Programs to a New Computer

Hello All:



At long last I took the plunge and bought a new laptop to replace the poor
7-year-old machine I had been using, which had been on its last legs for the
past few months. With this new computer I've upgraded, albeit reluctantly,
to Windows 10, and am slowly but surely making the transition to a new OS.
However, I'm now approaching what seems to be the most arduous task of all:
transferring the programs from my old computer to my new one. Therefore, I'm
wondering what the best way is to transfer these applications from one
computer to another. Is there a way to copy everything over in one foul
swoop, or is it necessary to download each program separately from its Web
site? I have no problem with downloading everything one at a time if
necessary; I'm merely trying to save myself any unneeded time and headaches.
Any information you could provide would be appreciated.



Thanks in advance,



Chris



Chris Nusbaum, President

Maryland Association of Blind Students

Board Member, National Association of Blind Students

Phone: (443) 547-2409

Email: dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com <mailto:dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com>

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