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I have just purchased Visual Basic 4.0, Standard Edition, for Windows 95.

I thought that I would take a backup copy of my master disks. 
No chance! - There is some funny file format on the setup disk that
prevents copying.

OK - I'll install it with the disks write protected - no chance! - It
insists on writing back to the floppy disk; apparently to prevent
second installations. What do I do if I accidentally delete files
from the hard disk?

So, I have just spent out 100 on software that I cannot take a backup
copy of. I thought that nasty, mean tricks like this went out a long time
ago. Whereas there may be some concern about piracy, must the remedy be
against the well-being of bona-fide customers? Especially that there are now
legal remedies within the criminal code.

Is this indicative of TDC (Thinly Disguised Contempt) on the part of 
Microsoft for their customers? Will they stay in business for much longer?

Question : What files of those that are installed on the hard disk
should I take a copy of, to ensure my on-going capability to use the
product? What Registry, etc, files do I need to copy?

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73 de G4SDW Gareth Evans