[sarahmacbook7]

Hello! I recently got two macbooks. They are both slightly used. One is black, the other is white. I like the white better because it is faster and a newer model. The problem is, I like the programs installed on the black one. So when I start up the white one, it asks me if I want to transfer files from an old macbook. If I do this, do all programs get transferred too? Not just "files". Coz I want to keep copies of iWork and Adobe Creative Suite. If they get transferred, will they be working just like in the other macbook? I mean, no need for new registration keys and installation (like plug ins) what nots.

Because if I can't transfer them, I guess I'll give up the white macbook.

Thanks!!!

[Chuckit]

Creative Suite requires activation. I don't believe it will work if you transfer it between computers.

[peeb]

You can choose what to transfer using migration assistant. Assuming you have the activation keys for ACS, you should be fine. You have them, right?

[OreoCookie]

Use Migration Assistant to move your data from one machine to the other. Migration Assistant will also transfer your Adobe apps, but won't/can't solve the licence issue (that's the whole point of having to register your app). If you have a licensing key, you can use that, obviously, and everything should work just fine

[sarahmacbook7]

Oh! Thanks for all the replys!!
Haha.. I actually have the Windows ACS but nothing for Mac.. Oh well, I guess I'll stick with the older MacBook. Hihihi!!! (wink)

[peeb]

Could you try swapping the drives? That might work. I'm not sure what the activation looks at.

[roller]

I have used the Migration assistant many times on the computers in my lab. It transfers everything you request, including apps. I have never had an issue with Creative Suite not working, FWIW...