Install to HDD from another PC

[aspri]

Hi huys

I would like to know if it is possible to install programs to a HDD of a PC from another PC, then hook it back to it original PC.
I never done it before so I don't know if it can be done.

 

[CRooKeDCoP]

Are the 2 machines networked ? If so share the folder and or CD drive of the one you will install from and connect to that from the one you need to install to. It's done all the time.

 

[ram1009]

Installing a program is a process and requires an installer. The installed program cannot simply be moved from one computer to another.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

No, installing a program involves more than just installing the core program. There are also accompanying registry changes that may be needed to work.

It theoretically may be fine for some programs, but don't expect to install something like Microsoft Office in the manner you're thinking of.

 

[CRooKeDCoP]

If you are simply trying to move the folders this will not work except in some cases. What ram1009 says is true for the most part. You will need the installer files if you wish to do this.

 

[ss202sl]

You can install to a mapped drive(shared on another pc), but the install would only be good for that pc - not the one with the shared drive.

 

[USAFRet]

I would like to know if it is possible to install programs to a HDD of a PC from another PC, then hook it back to it original PC.

Any application of any complexity has an install routine. That can be accessed from anywhere.
But if I install that on PC 1, I can't 'hook it back' to PC 2.

 

[aspri]

Ok guys, thanks for your answers.