Microsoft KB Archive/272111

= PIP: How to Install Picture It! Publishing to Run from the Hard Disk =

Article ID: 272111

Article Last Modified on 12/28/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Greetings 2001 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Express 2001
 * Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2001 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Gold Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Platinum Edition
 * Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Silver Edition

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This article was previously published under Q272111



SUMMARY
This article describes how to install the programs listed at the beginning of this article to run from the hard disk.

If you install the programs listed at the beginning of this article to run from the hard disk, you can run the programs without needing to use the CD-ROM drive.



MORE INFORMATION
To install the programs listed at the beginning of this article to run from the hard disk, use the following methods in the order in which they are presented.

Create a New Folder
To create a new folder:
 * 1) Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then double-click the hard disk on which Microsoft Windows is installed.
 * 2) Double-click the Program Files folder.
 * 3) On the File menu, point to New, and then click Folder.
 * 4) Right-click the New Folder folder, and then click Rename.
 * 5) Type Picture It! Publishing, and then press ENTER.

Copy the Contents of the Compact Discs
To copy the contents of the compact discs to the hard disk:
 * 1) Insert the Disc 1 CD-ROM for the program into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key as you insert the CD-ROM to prevent Setup from starting automatically.
 * 2) On the toolbar, click the Back button twice.
 * 3) Right-click the CD-ROM drive that contains the compact disc, and then click Explore.
 * 4) On the Edit menu, click Select All.
 * 5) On the Edit menu, click Copy.
 * 6) Click the Back button on the toolbar.
 * 7) Double-click the hard disk on which Microsoft Windows is installed.
 * 8) Double-click the Program Files folder.
 * 9) Double-click the Picture It! Publishing folder.
 * 10) On the Edit menu, click Paste.

NOTE: A Copying dialog box should appear. The file copy process may take several minutes.
 * 1) Repeat these steps to copy the contents of each CD-ROM for the program to the hard disk.

NOTE: When you copy the contents of the second or subsequent CD-ROM for the program, you may be prompted to overwrite existing files. If you receive this prompt, click Yes to All.

Install the Program
To install the program:
 * 1) Double-click the PIP folder.
 * 2) Double-click Setup.exe.
 * 3) Follow the instructions on the screen to install the program.

