Photon speaks the truth. Any software that needs to use the registry is basically un-transfferable. You might be able to get it running, but it won't function the same as it does on the older computer. System utilities like virus/ad-ware scanners are very good examples of applications that cannot be moved easily.
Start fresh. New install of the OS and new installs of the programs. Just transfer your data files over.
Or buy a Mac since what you are describing is incredibly easy to do on it's operating system
