Will I need the original registration numbers for programs like Pro Tools to run migration assistant?

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Will I need the original registration numbers for programs like Pro Tools to run migration assistant?

I am getting a new iMac and will be using Migration Assistant to transfer files from the old iMac to the new iMac. Will I need registration numbers to run programs like Pro Tools after I tsfr the files? Big problem since I've lost the disks and the reg numbers. What about programs I've downloaded from the net like Quicken. Will these files open and run. Are there a lot of problems in setting up a new machine this way? I would like to start with a clean machine and reload all software but things like pictures and music files are stored all over as I was going through the process of learning how macs store files after being on PC's for years. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Goober151

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 30, 2013 8:33 AM

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Eric Root

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Apr 30, 2013 11:00 AM in response to Goober151

When you first start the new iMac, you will get Setup Assistant, which is more reliable than Migration Assistant based on what others have experienced. If everything transfers okay, hopefully the applications should work fine.

Some information.

Migration Assistant

Migration Assistant – Tips and Tricks

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Answer 2

Apr 30, 2013 1:18 PM in response to Goober151

The major problem with Apps from OS 10.6 is that many of them will simply not run on the newest OS. This is not a problem with serial numbers, it's a basic incompatibility.

Compatibility:

http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

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Csound1

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Apr 30, 2013 1:26 PM in response to Goober151

Adobe and Microsoft products generally require reactivation when moved, this is done with the serial number and/or the activation code. I would have your numbers ready if I were you.

Eustace also brought up a good point, your copy of Quicken will most likely not work, I would check all of your programs, finding out the hard way is not good.

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Answer 4

Eric Root

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May 1, 2013 11:10 AM in response to Goober151

Latest Mac compatible Quicken.

Quicken 2007

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