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Re: Finding an installed program path

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From: Liz Albin
Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2005 15:11
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On Tue, 1 Mar 2005 08:03:40 -0700, Jeff wrote:

> My program requires that another program be installed, then extract files to 
> its installation folder. Any ideas on how to find it?

You could search the whole drive (not recommended) or, check the
registry for whatever entries the program makes
-- 
Good luck,

liz
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