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Installation (or setup) of a computer program (including device drivers and plugins), is the act of making the program ready for execution.

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Creating MS Office setup

I have two computers I have MS Office 2016 installed in one computer. I want to install it in the another computer. My Questions: 1) Can i create a setup of MS Office using the existing installation ...
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Do installers run apps with administrative privileges?

I run an app installer. It requests administrative privileges. When installation is over, the installer typically has a checkbox Run [app name], while still being superuser. When I enable the checkbox ...
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Git setup fails to set system config

At the end of git setup on Windows (currently Git-2.28.0-64-bit.exe), setting all system config fails with the following:
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Can't access my wireless router admin console through 192.168.1.1?

I do remember I was able to access it before. Then I was setting it up as a secondary router and I changed the default address to 192.168.0.3. Now I cannot access it neither through the default 192....
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Windows could not prepare the computer to boot into the next phase of installation

Nota Bene: Not a duplicate! I've checked the following questions and didn't find the working solution. Nota Bene 2: I've got a lot more details. Check them in the bottom of the question! Questions: ...
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Strange Network setup, 2 Different routers - same MAC (which is not the router mac)

I got some course exercise - I need to figure out how the network works and what is the missing component. The network setup is - A Windows PC (the client) Two Routers - 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.2.1 ...
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setup.exe does not work when copied from CD to hard drive

I have a CD where I burnt all the files required to install a program and when I run setup.exe it installs as expected. Today, I have noticed that if I copy the contents of the CD to my computer and I ...
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Why can't MacOS and Windows automatically detect my HP Laser printer?

I've had my LaserJet 4000 with a 615N JetDirect for over 20 years now. Once upon a time, I was able to easily connect and print to it from a Mac or Windows machine. I'm not sure if it's something I ...
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pros & cons new setup [closed]

all; would like some input on a new system build: Mobo: Gigabyte x570 gaming x RAM: 32 GB (2x16) SSD: 500 GB M2.0 (O/s drive) HDD: 3 ea. 2 TB WD Reds. my question is, would I benefit from ...
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How can I block the installation of a program in Windows 10?

I have a problem with a PC game, to which I've become quite addicted. It has slowly become a problem that affects my day-to-day life, and I want to stop it. I've uninstalled the game countless times, ...
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Install a shortcut using a software installer?

I am trying to create a simple install program that will put a file (shortcut) with the following in the target so that it will open a chromeless window to a website. "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\...
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Win10 Initial Setup Wizard - No Text Input Working

so I finally got around to reinstalling win10 on my girlfriends old(er) laptop just to refresh things. Anyway, the install went well, but during the initial setup wizard (language, microsoft account, ...
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I need a to show that particular files are missing download it when he/she installs the exe file

I have created exe with the help of inno setup and it is running sucessfully. I need to show that "This particular files are missing please download it to run this files" and I have to show them he/...
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What is the most convenient way to copy a vanilla Windows 10 setting to multiple new users and machines?

We are setting up a number of new machines with new user names, all running a brand new Windows Home installation that came pre-installed. However, as we all know, at first start of windows there are ...
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Windows 10 Install Not Working

This is honestly the weirdest thing I've ever seen. I bought a Windows 10 installation USB drive, and stuck it into my brand new PC build. The PC has an NVMe SSD (M.2) drive and no other hard disks. ...
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I've been trying to install pygame, but i keep getting this error:

ERROR: Command errored out with exit status 1: command: 'c:\users\pichau\appdata\local\programs\python\python38\python.exe' -c 'import sys, setuptools, tokenize; sys.argv[0] = '"'"'C:\\Users\\Pichau\\...
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Unable to activate windows 10 and Forgot to see the windows 7 product key

I installed a windows 10 copy I can't activate the windows 10. I was using windows 7.I forgot te see my product key.so if i install windows 7 again can i find my previous product key? What should I ...
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Unable to activate windows 10

Sir, i want to install windows 10.I was using windows 7 that was genuine.Then I installed windows 10 2015 version.my windows didn't active.What should I do now?if I download the windows 10 iso file ...
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Windows installer keeps reinstalling application after deleting file

I'm having a strange kind of problem with windows 10. I've created a Visual Studio Setup Project for an app. Installation runs fine, everything is good, I can start the app, use it ,close it, reopen ...
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How can you switch printer automatically depending on what's plugged in? Windows 10

I have a Windows 10 laptop that will be using several printers of the same model across different locations. I'm aware that you can have Windows 10 switch the default printer automatically based on ...
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How to set up JMeter plugin through powershell

I am trying to set up JMeter in a VM through powershell(no RDP provision). I am able to down the plugins but extracting the files into lib\ext doesn't bring up the add on in the tool.
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Computer not detecting keyboard or mouse

I’ve been trying to solve this for two months now, basically the computer that’s broken had windows 10 on it previously and I started getting a black screen within 5 minutes of log in. I couldn’t even ...
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Install shield Activation issue- internet activation failed [closed]

While activating Installshield software with key provided with download, it gives Internet activation failed error
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MSI installer, using .exe without msi

I'm using a MSI installer to create a setup for my application, and it generates 2 files, .msi and .exe. Now i know that the .exe is just a bootstrapper that actually runs the .msi, but my questions ...
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ownCloud Server with Docker - configuration

TL;DR : Is it advisable to run ownCloud from Docker for a productive system? How can I configure ownCloud within Docker according to my needs (publish domain, ensure data persistence, adjust security ...
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.NET Framework 4.7.2 Standalone Setup performs a reboot even with commandline /norestart

On one of my Windows 7 systems, I have experienced the following behaviour when trying to install the .NET 4.7.2. redistributable. I use a script to call the setup silently /q, and to prevent reboots, ...
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Installation type for PC with single user

Several installation programs ask you to choose if the installed software will be available to: all users; current user. What is the best choice for a PC where there will always be only a single ...
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How can I implement a setup with other setups in it?

For my Python program, I want to generate a setup.exe file. However, in order for the users to use it, I also need to make them setup MySQL server to their computers. How can I do this as in the way ...
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How to enter Username of IMAP Account in Outlook 2016

I want to add a new email account to Outlook 2016. I cannot find any input field where I can add a username. Obviously Outlook takes the email address as username - but this is not accepted by my ...
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google cloud DNS not proagating [closed]

I have gone over and over my set up and my site is still not working. Please take a look and see what you see wrong with this picture. Google Cloud DNS migrating from Google Domains. I tried to switch ...
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Windows 7 setup on HP pavilion g6

I don't know how to describe the problem on the title. Few days back I bought a used HP Pavilion G6. It had the OEM installed windows 7(I didn't remember which edition it was). After buying the ...
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Can I connect wired keyboard to a USB hub?

I'm trying to make a desktop setup powered by my laptop (Yoga 730) but I don't have an available USB port to plug in a Corsair K55. Should I get a USB hub (even though I only need one USB), or is ...
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Whats the Functional difference between the Setup vs the Auto update Offline Setup Installer files of Opera Browser?

http://get.geo.opera.com.global.prod.fastly.net/pub/opera/desktop/ http://get.geo.opera.com.global.prod.fastly.net/pub/opera/desktop/50.0.2762.67/win/ Index of /pub/opera/desktop/50.0.2762.67/win/ .....
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Cannot use the unattend argument for Windows Server 2016 setup

I'm using en_windows_server_2016_updated_feb_2018_x64_dvd_11636692.iso to attempt remotely installing Windows Server 2016 on a Windows Server 2012 machine. I've created an unattend.xml and ...
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Modify visual studio gives .net error

So I open visual studio installer, click modify on "Visual Studio Professional 2017 ver 15.7.3" and then receive the issue "The dependent package of 'Microsoft.Net.PackageGroup.4.6.Redist, version=15....
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INF CopyFiles Directive - Copy Cursors To Non-Default Folder

I'm using this INF template that installs cursors to "C:\Windows" using the DIRID 10. My problem is that I want to install the cursors on "C:\NonSystemFolder" (ideally using %SystemDrive%). I used a ...
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Is there a way to know from an .exe file, which Windows version(s) can we run it?

I'm asking about Windows .exe setup files. Is there a way to know on which Windows version(s) we can run it ? Is there by example some informations inside it where we could find the list of Windows ...
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PC doesn't start almost every time

Motherboard ASRock H110M-HDV R3.0 CPU Intel G4600 RAM DDR4 Kingston HyperX 8GB 2400MHz CL15 (2x4GB) PSU Silentium 500 W Vero L2 80+ Bronze HDD Toshiba P300 1TB 7200rpm 64MB All components are new. ...
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Export and import accessibility settings for multiple persons under one user in Windows 10

I work with individuals with various physical and learning disabilities. Due to rules at work, I can not create a separate user for each individual. However, they all use different keyboard and mouse ...
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How can I easily setup a ftp, ftps, sftp server for local file sharing via filezilla in linux

After a lot search about ftp server and ways to setup or join to a ftp server I found that I can easily connect to a ftp server with filezilla, firefox or even nautilus! But the matter that I opened ...
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Can't install htmlhelp.exe (HTML Help Workshop) because of error on Windows 10 [duplicate]

When I download HTML Help Workshop from Microsoft, the first part is a success, but after 2 boxes this appears: Error creating process C:\Users\AWAKE_~1\AppData\Local\Temp\IXP000.TIMP\setup....
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Open Event Viewer from Setup

I am currently trying to install Windows 10. Unfortunately the setup states it was unable to create a partition on my SSD. Details should be in the Setup Log. To view this I presumably need the Event ...
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Setup Windows on SSD doesn‘t work

I tried to change the HDD in my setup for an SSD (Samsung Evo 850 250GB) and wanted to install Windows 10 (latest release). However at the partitioning setup the SSD (now connected as only drive) ...
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How to highlight the current row and column like a crosshair in Libreoffice?

How can I highlight the current row and column like a crosshair in Libreoffice as guide for the eye? There seems to be an open feature request from 2011 and a very similar question for openoffice - ...
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Inno Setup "Unknown Publisher"

Im using Inno Setup and I have this line in my script: AppPublisher=My Company, Inc. AppPublisherURL=http://www.example.com/ For some reason, it still activates smartscreen "Unknown Publisher." Any ...
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How to install 2nd drive for Dell e6430; 'Data may be at risk' message

I want to install 2nd hard drive - Seagate Momentus XT 750 GB SSD Hybrid Drive(instead of optical drive) for Dell Latitude e6430. So, Do I need to set up BIOS settings and how? However, I didn't ...
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Installing Printer: Help analysing setupapi.dev.log

Been trying to install a USB Printer/Scanner. The installation fails to effectively detect/install the Printer during the phase of the installation where I connect the Printer via its USB cable. ...
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How To Set NetFlow Cisco SF200-24 using WEB UI

is Cisco SF200-24 switch support netflow? if it's support netflow. how can i set it up through WEB UI, i have found on internet but it using command line. i'm new in setting up switch. here is the ...
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Computer run into Error 2738 while installation

Enviroment Windows 10 Home 64-Bit Problem I try to run the installation of the ne ZOOM R16 audio interface driver. If I start the installation, I run into this error: R_16_R24 Driver ...
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Install specific version of Visual Studio 2017

I have trouble installing a specific version of Visual Studio 2017. Microsoft released the new Update 3 (Version 15.3.1) and they only provide an online installer. This one installs the most recent ...
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