Uploading photo software programs in new lap top
Oct 22, 2022 13:56:57 #
JimGrog
Loc: Wash DC Area
Hope this isn't too far off the usual subjects.
I'm upgrading to a newer laptop which doesn't have an installed CD disc drive to load my Adobe CC3 or PS Elements from original program discs. What are my options? Buy a portable disc drive and connect with USB cable to my laptop? Or use my desktop to copy the program CDs to thumb (flash) drives that can plug into the laptop. Is that possible?
I know the preferred method is to download from online, but that's not available to me, so I'm looking for the easiest solution to move my photo editing programs from the old laptop to the new laptop.
I'm upgrading to a newer laptop which doesn't have an installed CD disc drive to load my Adobe CC3 or PS Elements from original program discs. What are my options? Buy a portable disc drive and connect with USB cable to my laptop? Or use my desktop to copy the program CDs to thumb (flash) drives that can plug into the laptop. Is that possible?
I know the preferred method is to download from online, but that's not available to me, so I'm looking for the easiest solution to move my photo editing programs from the old laptop to the new laptop.
Oct 22, 2022 14:10:06 #
JimGrog wrote:
Hope this isn't too far off the usual subjects. b... (show quote)
Buy a usb cd. You can always use it. They are cheap.
Oct 22, 2022 14:15:07 #
frankraney wrote:
Buy a usb cd. You can always use it. They are cheap.
I agree. Amazon has them for as little as $14.
Oct 22, 2022 14:21:31 #
frankraney wrote:
Buy a usb cd. You can always use it. They are cheap.
Both my and my wife's new laptops have no CD drive in them.
I bought an LG external DVD/CD drive. Works well. It was $30 at Target.
(I have lots of stuff on CDs & DVDs. eg. Quicken 2007)
Oct 22, 2022 14:31:46 #
When I got my current laptop with no cd I thought I was finished with my beloved Photoshop CS5. I did still have it on my desktop. All my Adobe software is registered. CS5 was way out of date, but I called Adobe and asked if there was anything they could do. They gave me a link where I could download the program ... no charge. I still have it, and it works fine.
At a later date I was on my desktop using CS5 when it locked up with a message I was using illegal software. I called and the first tech I spoke to took about 5 minutes to recognize the issue. When they gave me a new ID for the laptop, the ID on the desktop wasn't changed. A few minutes later they gave me the proper ID and both computers still run CS5.
I made the calls very late (eastern US) and never had a long wait.
BTW - this was long after all CS programs were discontinued.
---
---
At a later date I was on my desktop using CS5 when it locked up with a message I was using illegal software. I called and the first tech I spoke to took about 5 minutes to recognize the issue. When they gave me a new ID for the laptop, the ID on the desktop wasn't changed. A few minutes later they gave me the proper ID and both computers still run CS5.
I made the calls very late (eastern US) and never had a long wait.
BTW - this was long after all CS programs were discontinued.
---
---
Oct 22, 2022 14:40:12 #
pmorin wrote:
I agree. Amazon has them for as little as $14.
I bought one for my Audi, to play cd's on them found the hidden built in one. It was in the top of the glove box.Oct 22, 2022 15:00:34 #
frankraney wrote: I bought one for my Audi, to play cd's on them found the hidden built in one. It was in the top of the glove box.
I bought one for my Audi, to play cd's on them found the hidden built in one. It was in the top of the glove box.
Oct 22, 2022 15:05:02 #
If you can network the laptop to the desktop, you can install that way. View the internal desktop CD player via wi-fi (or wired Ethernet) on the laptop and double click the install program.
Oct 23, 2022 05:31:14 #
JimGrog wrote:
Hope this isn't too far off the usual subjects. b... (show quote)
The best way to go is with an external USB CD drive. They are handy to have, just in case. Since you have the installation CD for the programs you need to install, you should use them. I don't have any idea about your programs, but some will not work from a file copy. I know this to be the case for ON1 - it has to be done from the Internet for each computer.
Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Oct 23, 2022 07:46:15 #
The problem with CDs that come with a program, is that they are almost always outdated, and need an upgrade via download
Oct 23, 2022 08:26:54 #
JimGrog wrote:
Hope this isn't too far off the usual subjects. b... (show quote)
Yes, and that's called progress.
Does it have an SD card slot? They're disappearing, too. More progress.I'd try a USB flash drive, hoping there aren't any restrictions on the Adobe disk.
Oct 23, 2022 09:15:49 #
Oct 23, 2022 10:30:04 #
frankraney wrote:
Buy a usb cd. You can always use it. They are cheap.
Yes, Buy one. I did and it is good for those old
CDs or DVDs.
Oct 23, 2022 12:30:59 #
sodapop wrote:
The problem with CDs that come with a program, is that they are almost always outdated, and need an upgrade via download
Which, almost always, can be done after installation, (At least that's been my experience) unless it is no longer supported, then it's wallet time.
And as Jerry says, it's progress.
Oct 23, 2022 12:31:54 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, and that's called progress. Does it have an SD card slot? They're disappearing, too. More progress.
I'd try a USB flash drive, hoping there aren't any restrictions on the Adobe disk.
Does it have an SD card slot? They're disappearing, too. More progress.I'd try a USB flash drive, hoping there aren't any restrictions on the Adobe disk.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.