What are installed files and why can't I use them to put my programs back

Hi Again,

How are you doing?

OK Installation and Installed files

Frequently during the course of my work, I get told, "I have got all my data and programs backed up".

What users tend to not realise is that when they (or anyone else) install programs, the programs are sometimes, unzipped, then unpacked and then the installation begins.
An installation, places files in windows directories and in program directories (sorry people, but there isn't much difference between a directory or folder, so having used DOS based systems - Hmmm what is he talking about I hear you say - ancient Microsoft operating systems - Before Windows).
Anyway, back to the point and that is once you install a program, it is extremely unlikely that anyone would be able to extract the necessary INSTALLED files and get the program to operate again.

So you see, you need to keep the installation files, to re-install your programs.
Retain all disks / downloaded installation files until you know you will not need them ever again (for example program superceded, pc upgraded and program not compatible etc)

As operating systems get more and more sophisticated, the programs that run on them also become more complex with hundreds if not thousands of files spread all over the operating system. So keep those installation files huh.

Right we have got that one sorted, yes (email me at service@gds888.com if there is a problem)

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