i have a program on a old laptop that i need on a new lap top but i do not have the install cd, is there any way to move it

No. Sorry. You would need the CD or an on-line download to reinstall.

If the program is available as a download then your Product Key should still be valid for use.

Thanks for the reply, Its going to be a long day......

Programs write to the running registry as they install themselves and they need that registry association in order to run.