well, since some1 asked question on this subject, i'm sharing my thoughts and knowledge in this regard.
some of the programs, like anty virus etc, do downloads definition updates from internet hence after getting installed, you may see the size of the folder double, or maybe triple then its original downloaded setup file. but in other cases, here is what happens. when you download a program of internet, it is in form .exe( executable binary file) when you run that downloaded program, it checks what components are in the package and extracts them to a folder. then according to your environment of your hardware, operating system, versions of other softwares that maybe needed for the program to run properly ( example, direct x for videos and graphic) it searches and locates the important elements in your operating system. then, according to the environment of your operating system, display, processor architecture etc, it sets various files. known as dlls ( data link libraries ) then, pointers are set to call various internal function of your operating system so that any time, that application needs to interact with your operating system, it can do via those pointers. these are also known as system calls, or a p i's ( application program interface) because of all these process, and new files created during this process which stores important information about how that application should interact with your operating system, the actual folder size of that application dramatically increases. hope that have solved the query. with regards, ruchir. -- As long as forever, I will stay by your side, I'll be your companion, Your friend and your guide!!! www.ruchir89.wordpress.com To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
