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downloaded program files gone
Name: jimmymac Date: May 30, 2004 at 07:18:35 Pacific OS: windows xp CPU/Ram: p4 2.6/1024
Comment:
when i click internet options/settings/view objects, thier is noting showing up in downloaded program files. macromedia flash player and yahoo pool still work though. did a search with show all hidden files checked and hide protected system operating files unchecked and they still don't show up. need help here. thanks.
Name: jimmymac Date: May 30, 2004 at 08:10:05 Pacific
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ok, i found yahoo pool and macromedia flash player using the advanced search method.macromedia player in c:\document and settings\my name\application data. yahoo was found in internet explorer. it was my understanding that these were always in the downloaded program files or did they change it?
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Response Number 2
Name: Frenchie Date: May 30, 2004 at 13:11:32 Pacific
Reply:
Hi jimmymac, hi everybody,
Once programs are installed in the system, the content of "Downloaded Program Files" is no longer necessary! it's just a kind of temporary directory! Don't worry!
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