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Running a program straight from a HD par

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by jonnywgo

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I have certain software that requires the CD to run after installing, (example: Encarta 200, & A+ prep course). I want to copy the complete program to a certain partition, install and run it straight from there. I have tried it a couple of times with both of the above, but the program still asks for the CD after start up.

Can you give me some advise?

J. whiteway

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by xxx123

It's very possible this is a copy-protection measure. I've got other software that wants to see a CD even though it is not needed to run the program. Check to see if the program has an install option to install to the hard drive. (Not just copy the files to disk, but install the application!) Microsoft does this with it's MSDN product - - once installed, you don't need the CDs.

by jonnywgo

My program does install to the HD from the HD ( after software has been copied to a partition for install purpose), but still asks for the CD drive & disk. I know there is a registry adjustment that is possible, just not quite sure the route to take. Would appreciate another suggetion.

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