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I downloaded Audacity 1.3.x(beta) however, it isn't installing.
All files are in a folder on my desktop. I click on the audacity.exe, but it only opens a Run dialogue window. It doesn't install.
When I look at the actual folder, it says Audacity 1.3 Beta (Unicode) Have I downloaded an incorrect file?

Your help would be most appreciated.

Did you perhaps download the Audacity 1.3.13 zip file (7.6 MB)?
The recommended file to download is (for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) Audacity 1.3.13 installer (.exe file, 13.8 MB)
See where it says "Recommended Download" on this page: http://audacityteam.org/download/beta_windows

No, I did not download a zip file. I downloaded the one you have suggested which is an .exe file. I do not like downloading .exe files at all.
However, I have the files in a folder and there is the audacity.exe which I thought when I clicked it, it would install the software but it only 'runs'. Do you have any idea what the problem may be please.

I could not find anything on FAQs for my problem.

mel_aus wrote:I have the files in a folder and there is the audacity.exe which I thought when I clicked it, it would install the software but it only 'runs'.

When you download the Audacity 1.3.13 installer, it is just one file. The file is called "audacity-win-unicode-1.3.13.exe". It is just one file. Double clicking on that file will install Audacity and the manual.

If you download the Audacity 1.3.13 zip file, it is an "archive file" called ""audacity-win-unicode-1.3.13.zip" (note that the only difference in the file name is the file extension - in this case ".zip" and not ".exe"). When you double click on this file it will open the archive revealing a folder full of files. The manual is not included.

Unfortunately, by default, Windows hides the file extension.
Here are instructions for how to show the file extension in Windows XP: http://www.fileinfo.com/help/windows_show_extensions
Here are instructions for how to show the file extension in Windows 7 and Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/wind ... extensions

Thank you for your response.

I removed the first Audacity folder/files and started over. I followed your instructions to the letter and I'm glad to say, Audacity installed perfectly. I obviously did not do it correctly initially. Again, thank you.