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    If software uninstalled, can i get it back from SwSetup?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Chango99, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. Chango99

    Chango99 Derp

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    I'm wondering, if you uninstall software to clean install manually, will it disappear from SwSetup? Or will it stay there, so then I may reinstall it if i accidentally uninstall something necessary? I was wondering if i could reinstall HP stuff so my stuff can update easily. These are the HP folders i have.
     

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    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you uninstall a particular software utility bundled with HP, the SwSetup files will not disappear nor change. The files in SwSetup are meant to be installers or scripts meant to install a particular software utility. If you do a clean install, make sure you have the folders you want in SwSetup backed up to a different type of media (or partition). That way, it will be easy for you to install them after your clean installation is complete.
     
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    netkiller Notebook Consultant

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    uninstall does not remove installers. you can reinstall the program with the installer in the swsetup.
     
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    It will not disappear BUT it is possible to accidently delete files from that folder. I recommend you make a copy of the SWSetup folder to DVD and archive it.
     
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