Reconfiguration of a product might result in the addition or deletion of files, or both, depending on the user's selection or deselection of options; that is, users can select options that were not selected when the product was installed, or they can deselect options that were selected when the product was installed. At the conclusion of the operation, the product database is updated to reflect the changes. Access to the original software product kit that was used to install the product is required to perform the reconfigure operation.