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How do I copy registry keys plus programs onto a portable drive, so I can run it in a new computer?

Please read the Details, including the specifications on the link to the new device. Originating Laptop: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit edition with Service Pack 1 installed, 160 gigabytes hard drive, 2 gigabytes random access memory at 1.6Ghz, Toshiba Satellite Possible new Laptop: http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/502002/Toshiba-Satellite-L505-S6959-16-Widescreen/ Goal Everything from my current computer (A) copied onto a portable hard drive, so that I can plug and play it on the new laptop (B). What I Do Know: In most cases, a reinstall is necessary: But, please realize that what I'm dealing with are Adobe Creative Suite and Macromedia programs, items that require a serial code at install. All originating CD's and serials are lost, and I lacked the foresight to register the products. Therefore, I cannot re-install these programs, but would prefer to run them from the portable drive with all of the registry keys from A intact. Would using a multiboot partition work? And even then, would we still be maximizing the improved performance of a 64-bit system? The key here is keeping my purchased programs running on the new laptop, while making use of faster performance rates there.

Public Comments

1. Norton Ghost maybe? Sounds like a ridiculously complicated job. Sometimes in regedit, you can find the keys, which I've done before. Besides that I don't see any convenient way to solve your dilemma.