ChatterBank0 min ago
This may seem obvious to you...
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but not me.I have downloaded some little free programmes-photo messing type,and now I want to put them on my other computer that the kids use.I tried to copy and paste the programmes(well my son did I havent a clue-just learning slowly)But they would not work on the other computer.As the seccond computer has no internet access to download them,how can I go about this if possible?Sorry if its obvious but I am just a learner :-{
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Difficult to say without knowing what programmes you're talking about, and the makes and versions of the operating systems on the various machines.
However, generally speaking, most Windows applications need to be installed. Once they've been installed, you can't just copy their working folder onto another machine - the programme needs to be installed on the other machine.
And, not all programmes work on every version of Windows...
However, generally speaking, most Windows applications need to be installed. Once they've been installed, you can't just copy their working folder onto another machine - the programme needs to be installed on the other machine.
And, not all programmes work on every version of Windows...
It's possible that the programs you've downloaded have spyware/mini browsers attached to them as part of the deal (I assume you didn't have to pay for them). That's the deal "you can have this for nothing, but you have to be connected to the web so we can spam you". Other than that, see if you can get a genuine version of Photoshop from somewhere.