just make sure both systems are running the same Operating System. Can't vouch for what will happen otherwise...

When you install (most) programs, usually they'll either install to their own directory, or put one in Program Files.  They also copy dll files to Windows, make changes to the registry, etc. Files get...scattered around.

The best thing is, to actually reinstall the programs on the new machine, whilst keeping your old machine around for settings, missing files, etc.

I usually keep a CD bag full of the programs I've installed over the past, the zips, downloads, etc (but I'm overorganized...;). Saved my bacon more than once.

Quick thought - do you actually use and need all the programs you're talking about? Setting up a new system is an excellent time to prune brush and sort out what's important, vs "looks neat, I'll get around to it someday when I have time" (mea culpa..;) kinds of things.

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)