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I got the message "Error opening MakeCAB Directive File". What could be wrong?

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You have to run IExpress as Administrator. Press the Windows key, then type IExpress. After that, right click on IExpress and select "Run as Administrator."

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If I just install an application, will it run after installation on a client's computer?

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After installing a program on a computer, it does not always open automatically. Sometimes you will need to locate the program/application on the installed computer and open it manually.

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It also has an option to "Install Programs To Launch." What does that mean?

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"To launch" means at the startup of your OS, software starts running automatically then.

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Where is the install location? It worked, but it did not install the files. I moved the originals, and it did not install in the old location. Where is the installation location?

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Before installing new software, the wizard always asks the location on your computer for storing the data. If you don't remember, press the Windows logo + s and type the software name to find the location.

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Where is the installation file saved?

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It depends on your setting. Check downloads for the file, and, if you can't find it, then search the file name in documents.

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How do I make it automatically create a shortcut for this?

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You should be able to right click on an item and select create shortcut. The click and drag to where it needs to be.

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Is there any option to auto-create a shortcut after the installation from an installation file?

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No. You'll have to use more complicated options such as NSI (Nullsoft Scriptable Installer).

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How do I skip "Install Programs to Launch" when making an installation file?

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Select the second option, "Extract Files Only", on the Package Purpose screen.

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Where are the compressed files located after installation from an installation file?

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The files located in the directory what you did choose from. If you didn't, it may be in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\".

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