FCP 4.5 won't run after tranfering it to new Mac Pro

Hi.
Bought a Mac Pro from the apple centre. Used firewire to transfer all files and programs to the new machine.
When trying to launch FCP the program says required hardware not found and that's that.
So, any ideas?

#29: Need AGP Graphics card
Shane's Stock Answer #29
You either need to either:
1) use the following hack -
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/feedback/finalcut_pro_on_oldmacs.html
or
2) Upgrade to FCP 5.1
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302667
IF you get 4.5 working, it won't work as fast as you are used to. Best to upgrade...the Crossgrade was designed to work on this system, and the older macs. And in the future, always install apps from original disks, never copy them over.
Shane

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