RE: INSTALLATION OF SAVED PROGRAMS

From: Robert - 3052 (Robert3052_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/28/05 

Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 02:59:02 -0800

Excuse my computer stupidity, but that brings me back to my original problem.
 I just don't understand the steps to take to reinstall all of the parts of a
program that I have burned to a CD and have that reinstalled (or "saved")
once again to the hard drive.
And, I think I need a new keyboard .... this one misspells badly :)

"Robert - 3052" wrote:

> Hi
> I am in the process of trying to back up the programs, etc., from my hard
> drive to have on hand in case the drive goes out, etc.
> I have tried burning a program to the CD, which was successful, uninstalling
> from the drive, power down and start up again to make sure the program is
> gone, and then trying to install the program I saved on the CD.
> When I bring up the program on the CD, all the usual icons are there (.dll,
> .hlp, etc.) I click on the .exe icon, and the program will run as it
> should, but it does not actually install the program .. doesn't show up on
> Program Files or any where.
> If I shut down and power back up, it is not there.
> I'm sure this is a very simple process, but how can i get the program to
> actually do a true installation.
> I didn't just run here first, I've tried numerous attempts and research all
> morning long, (ex. Kelly's Korner), but I am unable to find anything.
> If anyone can help me, I would greatly apreciate it.
>
> Thanks for any help ----
> Robert

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