The .exe files were downloaded from http://nces.ed.gov/das/htm/das/n6u.html http://nces.ed.gov/das/htm/das/n6g.html Install them on a PC. The software recommends installing the software in C:\DASW and, in my experience, they mean it. This software can only be used to generate tables or correlation matrices. If you need raw data, check http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/licenses.asp How to Obtain or Amend a License http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/rudman/ Restricted-Use Data Procedures Manual You need to add yourself to a license or apply for one. Jean Roth, 2002-10-28, jroth@nber.org