The Documentation and Examples are totally optional, but contain some great reference if you're just starting out and want to explore. You can also change the default installation directory for the components on this screen. When you have all your optional components selected, click on the Next > button to proceed.
How to Install Perl on a Windows system - ActivePerl
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On this screen, you can choose the actual components you want to install. The only two that are required are Perl itself, and the Perl Package Manager (PPM). Without those, you wouldn't have an effective installation.
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- Download ActivePerl from ActiveState
- Starting the Installation
- The End-User Licence Agreement (EULA)
- Choose the Components to Install
- Choose the Extra Options
- Last Chance for Changes
- Completing the Installation
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