installingmiktexofflinepackages
I have an old computer (Windows XP Pro x64) with LaTeX (MiKTeX 2.9) installed and setup as I want it. I have a new computer (same operating system), and I want to be able to transfer MiKTeX to the new machine without having to reinstall MiKTeX .
Is there a simple way to do this?
Neither machine has internet connection.
Check out the latest MiKTeX repositories for a possible problem. The problem could be that the repository is corrupt (faulty update, incorrect checksums, etc). The solution then might be to switch to a different (intact) server, or different repository all together.
As an alternative (via a similar problem as reference), install MiKTeX 2.9 using the basic installer. Then, either update packages on-the-fly or add the packages as you need them.
There is another possibility.
In this way you can keep a "light" distribution and install packages when needed without an internet connection.
The first step can be done with the MiKTeX Installer, but I'd rather use a "download manager" to speed up the download... Anyway, if you already have the "complete" version installed, you should have these files somewhere in your PC.
Best Answer
Short Answer: No.
A little longer one:
Windows needs to copy special files (for example
dllfiles) deep into the system of windows (c:\...\system32orc:\..\Program). The names of the used directorys can differ on several computers. Windows does also store a lot of information in the registry, very relevant to get a running system.Conclusion: to get a running system with windows install all the programs (for example: Viewer: SumatraPDF or Acrobat, distribution: MiKTeX, editor: TeXnicCenter) you need.
So you can do (because the second computer has no internet): Download with the
MiKTeXinstaller the completeMiKTeXin a directory. Update these directory (have a look in theMiKTeXmanual) to get the actual system and copy this directory to the second computer and installMikTeXfrom there. If possible copy the configuration of your editor (TeXnicCenterusestcofiles for example) to restore it after you have installed pdf viewer,MiKTeXand editor.