Copying a Progam folder

Discussion in 'Software' started by fiver22, Feb 7, 2004.

  1. fiver22

    fiver22 Sergeant

    Hello,
    Can you copy an installed program's folder and use it as a backup -or does it need the '.exe' to be usefull? -I ask because there are a few programs that I have that I no longer have the disc for and want to reformat.
    This has NOTHING to do with piracy: I just have a couple of installed programs that I want to back up and I can't find their installation discs.
    Thanks,
    522.
     
    fiver22, Feb 7, 2004
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  2. General_Lee_Stoned

    General_Lee_Stoned BuZZed Lightyear

    no most programs make various registry entries etc meaning youd need the original set-up exe to install them
     
    General_Lee_Stoned, Feb 7, 2004
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  3. fiver22

    fiver22 Sergeant

    After some thought: I figure that the answer must be 'No' as a program has to create reg. keys, and such, on installation ... ... ... ...-but I hope I'm wrong.
    -522.
     
    fiver22, Feb 7, 2004
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  4. fiver22

    fiver22 Sergeant

    Wow, You're quick General Lee Stoned.
    -thanks for the reply,
    522.
     
    fiver22, Feb 7, 2004
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