Previous Programs

G

Guest

I performed a new install on my existing hard drive. Is there any way to get
XP to recognize the programs on the hard drive in the old Programs folder?
 
R

Ramesh, MS-MVP

In most cases, the applications need to be reinstalled. Stand-alone
applications (such as HijackThis, Irfanview) needs no installation though.
 
G

Guest

I was afraid that would be the answer. Then, how do I remove the programs
from the hard drive if I want to free up the disk space without them listed
in the Add/Remove programs list in control program. Will deleting the old
program file affect my new installation of XP?
 
R

Ramesh, MS-MVP

David,

Did you perform a repair, or a clean install? If you've done a repair
installation, then most of your already installed programs should work fine.

Which folder are you referring to? Type CMD /K SET in Start, Run dialog to
know the Program Files path for the current installation of Windows.
 

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