I've downloaded photoshop, but I can't past the extraction part...

Question

Hi!
I'm trying to set up my trial version of photoshop. I've downloaded it, and now I'm at the point that it's asking me to extract the files. I click okay, it goes through the whole process until it hits 100%, and then it disappears. There's no prompt to move forward with the installation. I click on the icon on my desktop again, (cause I'm not sure what else to do), and it asks me to extract the files again. I've done that 3 times now, and I'm not sure how I install the program so I can use it.
Thanx for your help!
-Lisa

Answer 1

Lisa,
A lot will depend on the exact utility that you employ to do the Extraction. The user interaction and dialog screens will differ.
Here are a few general tips. All might not apply, depending on your utility.
1.) Set the location, to where the Extracted files and folder will be written to. I like a TEMP folder on my D:\, but others might make different choices.
2.) If you are asked, DO Extract the entire folder structure. This is very important for most program installers.
3.) If asked, you can View Extracted Files, or similar syntax. This should open Windows Explorer in the destination folder. There you can navigate to the executable.
4.) If not asked, then you can navigate to that folder in Windows Explorer.
After that, HERE are some general tips for installing most Adobe programs.
Good luck,
Hunt