Do I need to re-install Logic?

I recently had to do an Archive and Install of Leopard after having terrible problems with the first installation - see thread below:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6222119&#6222119
The result was the creation of a fresh OSX install and a Previous Systems folder that contains my old user accounts and many of my applications, including Logic. All these applications were installed from my earlier account, so they seem to treat me as if I am a new user. I moved Logic from the old Previous Systems Applications folder to my new Applications folder and it required me to re-enter my serial number when it started up. I tried opening a GarageBand project in Logic and found that one midi setting (Apple's Orchestral Kit) doesn't work.
I suspect that this is because Logic can't find that associated files. I was wondering if anyone can tell me if moving Logic as I did is the source of my problems? If so, do I need to re-install it also?
Thanks
John

you don't have to install 7, your dongle proves that you owned 7, I did a fresh install of OS 10 on my new computer and installed Logic studio only. You're gonna love it!
Don

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