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A method and system for installing computer programs is provided where installation is accomplished based on an "as complete" description of the installed features, components and resources of the computer program. The necessary files and components required for installation of a given feature or co

A method and system for installing computer programs is provided where installation is accomplished based on an "as complete" description of the installed features, components and resources of the computer program. The necessary files and components required for installation of a given feature or component are determined by marking for installation any components which are not presently installed, preparing a script of required installation executions, and then executing the instructions to install the necessary files or components. Components are marked for installation or un-installation in temporary columns and rows which are dynamically added to data tables used to identify components and features which are available for installation. Individual components of a feature may be added or removed by simply marking that component for installation or removal. When the instructions in the installation script are executed, that particular component will be installed or removed according to the instructions. Installation of a given software application is streamlined because any component of a program application to be installed which is already installed on the user's computer need not be reinstalled upon the installation of the desired feature. Only components or files thereof which must be installed in addition to previously installed components or files need be installed for the installation of the software application program.

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[ What is claimed is:] [23.]23. A method for installing a computer program, comprising the steps of:querying a first data table of features of the computer program;querying a second data table of components of the features;determining which components identified in the second data table of component

[ What is claimed is:] [23.]23. A method for installing a computer program, comprising the steps of:querying a first data table of features of the computer program;querying a second data table of components of the features;determining which components identified in the second data table of components must be installed comprises the steps of:adding a first temporary data field to the table of components,adding a second temporary data field to the table of components,determining the installation status of the components identified in the second data table of components,marking the first temporary data field to indicate the installation status of each component identified in the second data table of components, andin response to marking first temporary data field, marking the second temporary data field for components to be installed;querying a third data table for resources associated with the components to be installed;generating a script of instructions for installing the resources associated with the components to be installed; andexecuting the instructions for installing the resources.