Installing Programs: The Essentials

Program installation is fairly straightforward. Not so straightforward are troubleshooting the many things that can go wrong and fixing problems.. To solve problems that might occur, you first need to understand the installation process. In many cases, the typical installation process starts when Autorun is triggered. Autorun in turn invokes a setup program. Once the setup program starts, the installation process can begin. Part of the installation process involves checking the user’s credentials to ensure he or she has the appropriate privileges to install the program, and prompting for consent if he or she doesn’t. As part of installing a program, you might also need to make a program available to all or selective ...

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