Windows XP: The Complete Reference

Chapter 3: Installing Programs

	Chapter Introduction
	What Happens During Program Installation and Uninstallation?
		What Happens During Program Installation?
		What Happens During Program Uninstallation?
	Installing Programs
		Installing Programs Using the Add Or Remove Programs Window
		Running an Install or Setup Program
		Installing Programs Without Installation Programs
		Finishing Installation of a Program
		Installing and Uninstalling Programs that Come with Windows
	Associating a Program with a File Extension
		Associating Files with Programs when Opening a File
		Associating Files with Programs by Using Folder Options
			Editing an Existing Association
			Creating a New Association
		Editing a File Association
			Displaying the Edit File Types Dialog Box
			Actions and DDE Messages Associated with File Types
	Uninstalling Programs
		Uninstalling Programs Using the Add Or Remove Programs Window
		Running an Uninstall Program
		Uninstalling Programs Manually