Question

What is “Paratext 8 Packages”. I understand that it is installed with Paratext 8, but I do not know what it is and why it is there.

Answer 1

This is just a result of how the installer was designed.

You will see two entries in Programs and Features for Paratext 8 - Paratext
8 Packages and Paratext 8.0.x (where x is 75 for most people now).

The Uninstall option will only appear when right-clicking the Paratext
8.0.x entry, but both entries will be uninstalled. The Paratext 8 Packages
may still be in the list after the uninstall, but will go away if you
refresh the screen.

John+Wickberg
Paratext Support

Comments

Exactly the same is true for PT9, including the fact that “Paratext 9 Packages” isn’t removed from the Programs & Features list until you refresh it (using the menu command or the F5 key) – at least with the old-style (desktop-, or non-Metro-, style) list.