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Resolved Can I point to Software on another drive?

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by Chris, 2012/10/22.

  1. 2012/10/22
    Chris

    Chris Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I had a computer Motherboard go out. I got new MB and want to put the hardware on it. I got a new, SSD drive and OS.
    I have a TV Tuner Card (winTV), with drivers - on the old HD. I have no CD.
    I was wondering if I can use my new HD, then point to the software on the old HD?

    Thank you,
    Chris.
     
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  2. 2012/10/23
    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Hi, I don't think so. I think you will have to install the Software drivers on your new HD to get it to work.
    You may be able to locate the Drivers in the Registry - but wait until a more knowledgeable person checks in. Neil.
     
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  4. 2012/10/23
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

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    Best way is to download the drivers from the manufacturers web site and install them in your system.
     
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  5. 2012/10/23
    fdamp

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    I have Quicken on a portable 80GB USB hard drive and can point to it from either my desk-top or from my wife's Netbook, using a dest-top icon. It's the "M:" drive for the laptop and the "F:" drive for the netbook. The only thing I have to remember is to change the drive letter for where Quicken saves the data.
     
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  6. 2012/10/23
    Chris

    Chris Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    They don't allow it. I have to buy the software (has to be on the system), then download the latest from the website. (WinTV from Hauppauge, HVR-1800).

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    Arie

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  8. 2012/10/23
    Chris

    Chris Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    "Installation notes:
    A valid WinTV application CD-ROM will be needed to install this WinTV v7 version. Any WinTV v6 or WinTV 7 application CD can be used during the install.

    And need to have the CD, which I don't. The program is installed on one of the HD's, but I don't have a CD.

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  9. 2012/10/24
    Arie

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    Well, $9.95 for a CD isn't going to break the bank IMHO.
     
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