New HD: "This app is not properly installed"

Jeff9329 wrote on 11/8/2006, 8:27 PM
Is it normal after a new hard drive installation to get the message "This application is not properly installed, please reinstall this software in order to continue", or is this a symptom of data corruption?

I installed an identical new Raptor 1500 SATA hard drive using copy commander and all other functions/programs seem normal.

Both Vegas 7b and DVDA 4a are doing this.

Please advise. I hate to have to do another clean XP & apps install if there is possibly registry corruption.

Comments

GlennChan wrote on 11/8/2006, 10:42 PM
Maybe it's because Vegas is registered to a particular hardware configuration. When you changed the hard drive, that changed the hardware configuration.

Have you tried reinstalling the software? (Sorry if this is a silly question, but it also happens to be what the dialog suggests you do!)
Former user wrote on 11/9/2006, 4:35 AM
I usually have to reinstall Vegas after changing drives.

You shouldn't have to reinstall XP.

Dave T2
Jeff9329 wrote on 11/9/2006, 5:29 AM
Dave T2:

Thanks, thats what I kinda figured.

Jeff
bakerja wrote on 11/9/2006, 5:42 AM
Yep,

Had exactly the same problem with a drive upgrade a few months ago. Had to re-install all sony products.

JAB
Tech Diver wrote on 11/9/2006, 5:52 AM
The Vegas activation proceedure is tied to the serial number of the hard drive. If you change the drive (even if you ghost everthing) you must reactivate/reinstall.
Chienworks wrote on 11/9/2006, 2:29 PM
I wouldn't even think of trying to copy OS and programs to a new drive. I always use the opportunity to start with a fresh install of everything and clean out all the old accumulated gook i don't need or want anymore. It's amazing how much better your system can run after doing this.
FrigidNDEditing wrote on 11/9/2006, 4:41 PM
I do an Image of my initial setup and the programs that I need to have, and then I just re-plop that back onto the drive every year or so. MUCH nicer than having to install from scratch and still get my performance enhancements.

Dave