Upgraded to macbook pro from time machine and want new apps

Hey Gang,
I updated my old Macbook to a new 2011 Macbook Pro from a time machine backup.  I have the app disc that came along with the computer and i'm wondering what's the easiest way to update all of my applications?  Do i have to go through and delete my old versions and then install the new ones from the disc one by one?
Thanks.

Since I don't know what you did, I can only assume that you have migrated things from your old computer that replaced new applications or system files that came pre-installed on the new one. Result: you have lost any new functionality as a result.
So, my suggestion is one you probably won't like. Erase the hard drive on the new computer then reinstall OS X and bundled software using the restore discs that came with your new computer.
Drive Preparation
1.  Boot from your OS X Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button.  When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area.  If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing.  SMART info will not be reported  on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
When formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer.  Complete the OS X installation. When the installation is completed and you restart the computer you can check that everything is working properly. Then open the Optional Installs folder on the installation DVD and start the installer for installing pre-bundled software.
Once that has been completed you can then use Migration Assistant to tranfer your old Home folder and third-party applications. However, if you are not certain all your third-party applications are compatible, then I suggest you first update them on the old computer prior to migrating.

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