Migrating Lightroom to another computer

Hello: I just got a new computer and I imagine that there must be a way to migrate all of the Lightroom 'stuff' over. My old computer used XP while the new one is Windows 7 which is initially a bit confusing. The old HD is temporarily connected to the new computer while I migrate other folders. Perhaps one just migrates the image folders and starts from scratch - sounds like a terrible idea!
Am I allowed a second question? Can I just download the trial version of Lightroom then insert my key to make it 'legitimate'?
Thanks very much.
Donald

DonaldWyllie wrote:
Am I allowed a second question? Can I just download the trial version of Lightroom then insert my key to make it 'legitimate'?
Yes.
As to the move: You might want to read up on this article in Victoria Bamptons blog which is very helpful. If everything is done right, you won't lose anything of your work done.
Beat Gossweiler
Switzerland

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Hi all and excuse my english.
My wife has a problem:
- She is migrating from an Mac to a new one.
- She is using Skype since 2006.
- She does not remember her skype password.
- She didn't specify any email address while registering.
- She never use paid services.
but
- She can still uses Skype on her old MacBook because the software remember the password.
Do you know if she can prove her identity using a skype call to techsupport?
I guess if she is using skype on her old computer she should be able to migrate to another computer even if she forgot the key and didn't specify any email address while registering.
Thanks in advance

I think a possible solution is for her to purchase any services (which could be not ideal or practical), then use the password automation page in order to request for a new password without the need of an email address.
moreover, can you please check what appears when you open the change email address page?
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especially this section;
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How to Migrate LR to Another Computer | The Complete Picture with Julieanne Kost | Adobe TV

In this episode of the Complete Picture, Julieanne Kost explains how to transfer all of your Lightroom Catalogs, backups, presets, preferences and supporting files from one computer to another. If the paths to your images change along the way, she provides her tips on how to re-link any missing files and folders.
http://adobe.ly/wDrTGO

This is much more complicated than it need be - Adobe should make a Migrate command that moves the entire show. Users can then deselect options as to what to copy or simply copy wholesale. Don't you think?

Moving Lightroom to another computer

i have lightroom on my laptop but want to put it on my new pc, how do i do this?

if you want to migrate your catalog, http://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/catalog-faq-lightroom.html
otherwise, just install lr on your new pc.
if you no longer want it on your laptop, deactivate it (help>deactivate) before uninstalling.

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My macbook just turned off and will not turn back on. I have another laptop, I was editing a photoshoot, and I needed to access those photos. Is there anyway to log into my lightroom account from another laptop, so that I can access those?

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Check your Adobe account online to confirm if you are using the correct serial number or not (Find your serial number quickly)... if you registered the product then the serial number should be there. If you determine that the serial number is correct then contact Adobe suppport using chat when they are available to get their help resolving the problem.
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you need that serial number.
if you purchased or registered with adobe check your account, https://www.adobe.com/account.html
to migrate, How to Migrate LR to Another Computer | The Complete Picture with Julieanne Kost | Adobe TV
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http://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-do-i-move-lightroom-to-a-new-computer/
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How do I transfer keywords in Lightroom from one computer to another?

You know, in the one screen capture, from the old computer, we can see that the photo has the keyword "bees"
In the other screen capture, from the new computer, we cannot see the keyword "bees"
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I recently bought Lightroom and installed on one of my computes. I wanted to instal the program on another computer I have, using the same serial number I already bought and I'm not alowed as it says that the SN is not valid. What shall I do?

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I'm used to making adjustments in Camera RAW and copying the image files for use on multiple workstations. In this case, my adjustments go with the image file. If I make my adjustments using Lightroom and move the image files to another computer will I lose those adjustments? I wonder if I invest all my adjustment time using Lightroom and my computer crashes will I lose those adjustments even though I am backing up my files to an external drive.

You wrote: " If I make my adjustments using Lightroom and move the image files to another computer will I lose those adjustments?"
Yes, you will loose them unless you save to xmp. You save to xmp by either pressing Ctrl / Cmd + letter "S" or
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This is presumably so because the save to xmp was created in order that Lr adjustment can be viewed in other Adobe products (for instance in Bridge). Naturally, only those "features" need to be written into xmp that the other program can display.
WW

What is the best way to migrate your Adobe software to another computer?

What is the best way to migrate your Adobe software to another computer?

If you know that you do not intend to use the software on the old machine (especially if you are getting rid of it), the minimum you need to do is deactivate it. That will disable use of it and free up an extra activation for you should you ever wish to have two machines available to use it on. To deactivate you just open an application and choose Help -> Deactivate. If this happens to be a Creative Suite, doing that to just one of the applications will deactivate the entire Suite.
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