Is there any way I can copy old applications from my previous computer to the new one, *I have several games, some applications like microsoft office, etc
No, you need to install programs. So, you need the installation CD or installation file you downloaded and saved to CD, flash drive, etc., and you need to GO install the software on the newly acquired computer.i would do that if I had the installation disks . Problem is my old computer came preloaded with the programs and I dont really want to have to buy the program disks again when all I want to do is to PUT them onto my new computer. Is there any way, I was thinking if making a DISK image to copy an OS would work, then why wont this? But how do I just get images of application files, and more so, where would I find the application setup files
You could in fact create an image of the old drive and copy it to the new machine...
However if the OS is anything later than WinME you would have to do a REPAIR Install to get it to run properly...

Post back with what you decide and we'll go from there...

Apps cannot simply be copied and expected to run properly...this is by design.