When I purchase a new iMac or Macbook, will license purchases from the old computer transfer over to the new machine? If so, how does one go about transferring purchased licenses. (i.e. – CleanMyMac, MacScan, Mac DVDRipper Pro, etc.)

• Mac To Mac Transfer Cable
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I imagine that this depends on the individual developer, but I am curious about peoples’ experiences with this issue.

Thanks.

ACC-0220. AccuRIP Migrating Software to a New Computer (Mac) Topic: I have a new computer and transferred all my data from the old computer and now my software does not work. Resolve: Apple makes it seem easy and proper to transfer data from one computer to another and to move your files, but NOT applications. Not only will it not. When I try to open my Word documents from my PC in my Word Mac 2011 it says i have to convert the archive and gives me options. I choose the Word Settings 14 and i get the message 'The archive XLM.

1. Sorry ~ answer to your first question: If you use the Migration Assistant most (maybe all) licenses will be transfered to your new Mac.

   Personally I only migrate the Users and 'other files' (the last point whatever it is called). Depending on the differences in your old and new Mac migration of System Files and Netwerk settings may result in problems.

   Since most licences are stored within the Users home directory (see my previous answer) moving your User manually using drag&drop should also move most of your licenses.

2. As you said - it depends on the Application!
   * ~/ is your home directory e.g. /Users/yourname/

   Microsoft Office 2004 stores the license in the hidden file OfficePID
   /Applications/Microsoft Office 2004/Office/OfficePID

   Microsoft Office 2008 uses a combination of two plists
   /Applications/Microsoft Office 2008/Office/OfficePID.plist
   ~/Library/Preferences/Microsoft/Office 2008/Microsoft Office 2008 Settings.plist

   Adobe Licenses are far more complex and use a combination of the following
   /Library/Preferences/FLEXnet Publisher/FLEXnet
   /Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe PCD/cache
   However, my guess is they use something like a 'MachineID' in these licenses. When you try to restore them from a Time Machine Backup or Migration from another computer you will get an 'Licensing for this product has stopped working' error [Broken Link Removed]. It can be fixed but you better avoid it in the first place and just install Adobe Applications.

   Most other Applications store their licenses either in
   ~/Library/Application Support//
   or in their respective plist at ~/Library/Preferences

   This is just a general rule. Basically licenses can be stored in any hidden or visible file somewhere in your Users home directory or if the Application prompted you for administrator rights within /Library/Application Support or /Library/Preferences or wherever.

Outlook, produced by Microsoft as a personal information management program, assist users storing, organizing and managing emails, contacts, calendars. With the quick releases of new computers and laptops, the need for transferring installed software to another computer also increases. So it is to transfer Office software such as Outlook to a new computer.

How do I transfer Outlook to a new computer?

Usually, Outlook users can share emails and other data by exporting PST file from one computer to another. However, this doesn't transfer Outlook application, settings, accounts to a new computer.

As for many new computer owners, the manual method can't fulfill their need - to migrate the Outlook with its data, account, and settings to a new computer.

Therefore, if you are having a similar question about 'How do I transfer Outlook to a new computer', relax. In the following paragraphs, you'll learn two effective ways of transferring Outlook to a new PC.

Transfer Outlook with Data, Account, and Settings to a New PC

In this part, you'll find two ways that can help you move Outlook to a new PC: 1. Automated Outlook Transfer Software and 2. Manual Method. You can choose to follow either method and go through the process based on your needs:

# 1. Transfer Outlook Data, Account and Settings to a New PC

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Applies to: Move Outlook application, data like contacts, emails, address, account, and settings to a new PC.

Automated PC Transfer software like EaseUS Todo PCTrans is designed for transferring desired programs, software and applications with account and settings to a new PC.

EaseUS recently updated its PC Transfer software with new features. It supports to effectively transfer the Outlook application with its data, account with settings to another new computer without reinstallation. All Windows OS are supported.

Step 1. Correctly connect two PCs

To make sure a correct and stable connection of two computers, they should reside on the same LAN. Install and run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on both PCs. On the source computer, click 'PC to PC'.

Click and check the verification code on the right top of the 'PC to PC' main screen on the target PC.

Step 2. Choose Office Outlook to transfer

After a stable connection, it's time to choose the Outlook to start the transfer. Hover your mouse over the 'Applications' category, click 'Edit'.

Find the Microsoft Outlook program, tick the box and click 'Finish'.

Step 3. Start Outlook transfer

Continue with 'Transfer'. The software will start immediately to migrate Outlook, including the account, data and settings from one computer to the other without a hitch.

IMPORTANT: Once the transferring process complete, restart the new computer. Then you can launch Outlook on the new PC and click the Activation button in this program.

After this, you should be able to view and check your Outlook emails, address, contacts on the new machine again.

# 2. Transfer Outlook PST to a New Computer

Applies to: Transfer Outlook PST (database file) to the new PC only.

Note: Before you start the transferring process, remember to install Outlook on the new PC and prepare an empty USB drive.

Step 1. Locate Outlook PST file on your PC

1. Open Outlook and go to 'Settings'.

2. Click 'Data Files', select the .pst file which contains all your personal folder data and click 'Open File Location..'.

Step 2. Insert USB to your PC, select and copy the .pst file to the USB.

After this, safely remove USB and connect it to the new computer.

Step 3. Transfer and import the PST file to Outlook on the new PC.

1. Copy and paste the Outlook PST file to the desktop of the new computer.

2. Open Outlook on the new computer, go to 'File' > 'Open & Export' > 'Import/Export'.

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3. Select 'Import from another program or file' > 'Next' > 'PST file'.

Browse to the location of PST file and select the folder, click 'OK'.

Wait for the Outlook to import PST file, sign in with your Outlook account and password. Then you should be able to access your Outlook data on the new computer again.

Transfer Outlook to a New Hard Drive

Applies to: Change Outlook installation location, transfer Outlook to a new hard drive or partition.

As you know that Outlook is installed on the system C drive by default together with other Office programs. Therefore, it's impossible to move your C drive installed Outlook application to a new location - non-system partition or a new hard drive by redownloading and reinstalling the program.

Fortunately, it's possible to move the Outlook application to a new drive now. EaseUS Todo PCTrans with its App Transfer feature allows you to execute this task with ease:

Step 1. Run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on your PC

Go to 'App Migration' and click 'Start' to continue.

Step 2. Select programs to move from C drive to another drive

1. Tick the C drive and select programs (marked as 'Yes') that you want to transfer.

2. Click 'Browse' to select another drive on your computer as the destination, and click 'Transfer' to start the process.

Step 3. Finish the transferring

Wait patiently until the transferring process finishes and click 'OK' to confirm.

When it has done, you can restart PC if necessary. This will keep all changes on your PC and then you can run and programs from another hard drive without reinstallation.

Bonus Tips: Protect Outlook Data

This page offers two secure methods to help you transfer Outlook with data, account, and settings to a new computer using EaseUS Todo PCTrans or USB.

Besides this, it's also important to learn some tips on how to protect the Outlook data. Here are some tips that you can apply and try:

1. Protect Outlook PST Files with Password

• Launch Outlook, go to File > Account Settings.
• Go to 'Data File'> Under 'Outlook Data File', click 'Change Password'.
• Set a new password to protect the Outlook data and click 'OK' to confirm.

2. Protect Outlook OST Mailbox

Disable Cached Exchange Mode

• Go to File > Account Settings > Double click on Exchange account under 'Email' tab.
• Uncheck 'Use Cached Exchange Mode' checkbox and click 'Next'.
• Click 'OK' to confirm when Outlook pops up a message, telling that 'The operation you selected will not complete until you quit and restart Microsoft Outlook.'

Uncheck 'Always Prompt for Logon Credentials'

• Double click Outlook OST file under 'Data File' on the Account Settings window.
• Go to 'Security' tab on Microsoft Exchange window, uncheck the 'Always prompt for logon credentials' box to protect Outlook data file. Click 'OK' to confirm.

3. Back Up Outlook Data

The last but the most useful tip is to back up Outlook regularly.

You can either choose to make a copy of PST files on your computer to another device or apply professional Outlook backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup for help.