Printer Driver File Click the file, it will then extract the software and related files inside of your new folder automatically. Alternately you may extract or move these files to a floppy disk. Please note that these files will only self-extract if executed from Windows. After extracting the files to a disk or a special directory, you should look for the installation program which is usually called "setup.exe" or "install.exe", click it to begin installation. Sometimes there is no installation program because you must install your driver via the Windows "Add Printer" function. Instructions for installing printers can be found in the Windows help file.