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Number   :  4776
Date     :  2003-06-08
Author   :  Kan Yabumoto
Subject  :  Re: Installing Xxcopy
Size(KB) :  1


Ray wrote:



> Should unzipping into C:\Temp be used with caution?
> That folder can already contain loads of junk].

In the case of XXCOPY install, extra files in the
temporary directory does not interfere with
the operation. But, again, there is no reason
to keep the temporary directory cluttered with
lots of junk.

When we say "copy this to a temporary directory"
and use c:\temp in the example, don't take it too
literary.

It is prudent to keep things simple; to avoid possible
interference with other junk, when we use an example
with c:\temp and if you already have a c:\temp with
a bunch of junk files, you do a reasonable thing:

1. delete everything in the c:\temp directory, before
using the directory for the new occasion.

2. take the liberty of using a fresh temp directory

c:\temp ---> substitute with c:\temp123

We don't always add a disclaimer saying "if you already
have the c:\temp directory, delete everything in it
or rename existing c:\temp to c:\temp.old and create
a new one."

For one thing, if you use an existing directory
for temporary purpose, it may be difficult for you
to tell which one to discard after the install.

Kan Yabumoto



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