how to install software on windows … dvd shrink example..
find dvd shrink on a website somewhere .. download
install dvd shrink.
realize it needs nero
go to nero website.. download .. wait 30+ minutes for it to download.
then sit through an install, reboot your computer.
then start install again, type in a really long serial number.
then have it puke saying it needs direct x 9.0c..
go to microsoft.com .. type in “direct x 9.0c” in the search.. click on the
first search item .. have it take you to a page that says it no longer exists.
transverse the menu tree to find the new location …
click on download direct x 9.0 ..
have microsoft question the authenticity of your installation.
download the microsoft windows validator software ..
install validator software…
have microsoft validate your installation of windows.
now download the Direct X 9.0C INSTALLer ..
click on the installer to launch the installation of Direct X 9.0C ..
click ok to yet-another-really-long EULA.
wait a few minutes.
have it puke and say it can’t download Direct X 9.0C and try again later.
wait a few hours.
try again (go back to the step where you go to microsoft.com.. relocate Direct X 9.0C..)
if your lucky, download Direct X 9.0C.
install direct X 9.0C ..
reboot your computer when it prompts..
continue to install direct X 9.0C.
restart your computer one more time.
relaunch the Nero installation tool.
enter that really long serial number yet again..
hopefully this time it installs.
once installed, it will probably ask for another restart.
restart the computer.
launch DVD Shrink.
enjoy.