Can I transfer programs from one computer to another?

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  1. Posts : 1,807
    Windows 10 Pro 21H1 19043.1348
       #21

    dalchina said:
    Another (slighter) possiblity is a .msi file in C:\Windows\Installer - especially if there is a Repair or Change option: example:

    Thanks for that tidbit dalchina, that's awesome. Poking around this Windows\Installer folder it would appear that these .msi files could be invaluable for installations or repairs. Check my hover over results and context menu options below;


    Can I transfer programs from one computer to another?-1231b-msi-installer.jpg


    Can I transfer programs from one computer to another?-1231-msi-install.jpg


    If the OP could possibly locate the associated .msi file, could he simply copy the file to the new PC, right click and install?
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  2. Posts : 43,012
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #22

    If it exists... but not all installations create them, as I said.
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