i put all my programs onto dvd for reinstallation and the dvd containing my documents and files completed suscessfully via the send to feature but I can't do the same with the dvd's that have my programs on it with the send to feature. How do I install them to my hard drive?John Haskins

i put all my programs onto dvd for reinstallation and the dvd containing my documents and files completed suscessfully via the send to feature but I can't do the same with the dvd's that have my programs on it with the send to feature. How do I install them to my hard drive? John Haskins Hi JohnSorry, but this will not work.The programs must be installed to place all of the files and folders in the proper place. They must also make all of the associated registry changes and registering with the system.You will ned to use the original installation media to install the programs. Any data files that you have on the disks that are associated with these programs can be moved to the programs associated folder after they are recreated during the install.Hope this helps.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP

What a bummer, Thank God, I had some of the product Keys and Regisration information saved elsewhere. I chooose this method cause the back up process would take a long time to complete and the CD/dvd method was an option to consider and yes, this option was available as a backup storage method also, which would have kept my registry entries intact. Totally my fault!! What happen to the floating task bar feature that appeared above the desktop screen? Also, in the control panel, there was a more precise breakdown of features by design displayed. Performance is still great but something doesn't feel right, maybe I am expecting to much. Thank you again Ronnie for your help and assistance, JohnJohn Haskins