A program can be copied to an external drive, uninstalled and reinstalled using the file?

It was my understanding that after you uninstall a program, it is not possible to recover the files 'installation' disappeared, and you must re-download it. However, I copied the program files (except Program Files (x 86)) of a game on an external hard drive and then uninstalled the game. All that remained was the shortcut. I then copy - paste the external hard drive program files in the Program Files (x 86) folder on my computer, double click on the shortcut and it worked fine.

So if I had to wipe my hard drive after copying my WHOLE Program Files (x 86) folder, could I then put back on and all my programs would work? Help, please.

Hello

Lol that is only a few minor, mainly previous games in XP, etc, that you could do with.

Normally, programs need to be reinstalled from the original media (CD, DVD, etc.)

When you install a program, its files are not normally only put into the folder programs, but they are distributed in all the operating system, in the registry and in conjunction with other program files so that they can work together, if necessary.

See you soon.

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