How to copy the Encarta CD-ROM to the hard disk (325932)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta 2007
  • Microsoft Encarta 2006
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2005
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2004
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2003
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2006
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2005
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2004
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2003
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2003 1.0
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2005 CD-ROM
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2004 CD-ROM
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2005 DVD-ROM
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2004 DVD-ROM
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2003 - DVD Edition
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2002 - DVD Edition
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2001, DVD Edition
  • Microsoft Encarta Premium 2007
  • Microsoft Encarta Premium 2006
  • Microsoft Student 2006
  • Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2007
This article was previously published under Q325932

SUMMARY

This article describes how to copy the contents of the Microsoft Encarta CD-ROM to the hard disk in your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

Copy Encarta to Microsoft Windows XP

To copy all the Encarta files to the hard disk on Windows XP, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel
  2. In Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs.
  3. In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the name of your Encarta product.
  4. Click Change.
  5. In the Encarta Setup Wizard, click Next.
  6. Click Modify, and then click Next.
  7. Click the icon next to Copy to Hard Drive, and then click Entire feature will be installed on local hard disk.
  8. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete Setup.

Copy Encarta to Microsoft Windows 2000

To copy all the Encarta files to the hard disk on Windows 2000, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the name of your Encarta product.
  4. Click Change.
  5. In the Encarta Setup Wizard, click Next.
  6. Click Modify, and then click Next.
  7. Click the icon next to Copy to Hard Drive, and then click Entire feature will be installed on local hard disk.
  8. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete Setup.

Copy Encarta to Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

To copy all the Encarta files to the hard disk on Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. In the Currently Installed Programs list, double-click the name of your Encarta product.
  4. In the Encarta Setup Wizard, click Next.
  5. Click Modify, and then click Next.
  6. Click the icon next to Copy to Hard Drive, and then click Entire feature will be installed on local hard drive.
  7. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete Setup.

Note Copy to Hard Drive copies the whole product to your hard disk. There is no option to copy only one part, for example, only the Atlas.

Note Copy to Hard Drive does not work from a network installation except for DVD or Standard versions. Disk-swapping is not supported by the Network installation.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/29/2006
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