Copying program files to avoid reinstall?

[jean-paul martell]

hi,
i have installed windows xp on my computer and i am going to format my system due to some problem, now the question : is that possible to copy the folder < > On another partition to avoid any resettlement.I know we can import World of Warcraft in this way without being forced to relocate, is it possible for all types of software?

Thank you in advance!

[Lillebror]

hi,
there are many program store there configuration by creating registery entries when program file for that program were installed and the entries for this kind of program file not required to run that program file,some of the program file like windows 32 put there dll file in to another folder which are not required to run such program.

[jesse]

You just format your system partition, then re-install any programs.And do not forget to save the data to which you want to be found on your system partition and will be destroyed by formatting.

[Wynn]

Applications work correctly when you reinstall them from their original media. That way, the correct information is writtento the registry in its correct location, which it cannot be if they are just copied into the 'Program Files' folder.As long as your install programs in a place that is consistent, and that you can remember, it should be all the same. Backups are useful for data purposes,but they are not designed for programs. An exception to this would be an image-based backup, which contains everything on the system and which can be used to restore the system to a previous state.