Observing the components present during installation on a Windows system, even when it isn't running.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Observing the components present during installation on a Windows system, even when it isn't running.

Char1ie_XD
Senior Member

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04-18-2016, 03:32 PM

Hello, I’ve got a brand new PC after my old one stopped working, and I’m not sure how to boot it up. I have access to my files through a SATA/USB adapter, but I’m aware some programs might be installed elsewhere than the Program Files folder.

Char1ie_XD

04-18-2016, 03:32 PM #1

Marinated
Senior Member

666

04-18-2016, 05:51 PM

Finding "installed programs" usually requires using Windows itself. The details should likely be stored in system files or the registry, which can be tricky to reach. You might consider launching it as a virtual machine. Physical disks can sometimes serve as VM storage, allowing you to boot your old Windows setup in a simulated environment.

Marinated

04-18-2016, 05:51 PM #2

ItsTheSoul
Senior Member

410

04-19-2016, 12:55 AM

If you encounter problems during installation on the new PC, I'll try it. Thanks!

ItsTheSoul

04-19-2016, 12:55 AM #3

If you encounter problems during installation on the new PC, I'll try it. Thanks!

leonism
Member

171

04-19-2016, 01:13 AM

The installation is limited to specific folders. Unless you select another location, like C:\Steam, it’s hard to access the files. You might not run them, but you can check what’s available.

leonism

04-19-2016, 01:13 AM #4

The installation is limited to specific folders. Unless you select another location, like C:\Steam, it’s hard to access the files. You might not run them, but you can check what’s available.

aberrode
Member

142

04-19-2016, 09:49 AM

Many recent tools automatically place themselves in the user's profile folder, bypassing the need for admin permissions to set up.

aberrode

04-19-2016, 09:49 AM #5

Many recent tools automatically place themselves in the user's profile folder, bypassing the need for admin permissions to set up.

Pikachu926
Junior Member

04-22-2016, 03:47 PM

I believe Discord handles that, as it appears in AppData instead of Program Files.

Pikachu926

04-22-2016, 03:47 PM #6

I believe Discord handles that, as it appears in AppData instead of Program Files.

AliReyiz_IK
Member

113

04-22-2016, 09:02 PM

That's correct, it's one of them.

AliReyiz_IK

04-22-2016, 09:02 PM #7

That's correct, it's one of them.