MiKTeX and proTeXt ⇒ problem with installing package

[marijana123456]

I have problem with adding package floatrow in MikiTeX. I have downloaded it from CTAN, run the ins file, copied sty files I've got in folder
C:\Program Files\MiKTeX 2.7\tex\latex\floatrow.
Then I've refreshed database in MikiTeX options, but the floatrow package doesn't show up in the list of packages in Package Manager, so I don't know how to install it.

Can anyone please help me with this?

When I try to run the dtx file from the package, shows up error
Undefined control sequence
\reserved@a...}strut }fancyheadoffset
[L]{\marginparwith +\margi...

As I understood dtx file is only for creating the documentation, but maybe the error shows that I miss some other packages needed for floatrow? I have the old version, MikiTeX 2.7, can this be a problem. But the same problem I have when I try to install subfig package, so I don't know what to do.

code example:

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\documentclass{article} 
\usepackage{floatrow}
\begin{document}
\end{document} 

gives error File 'floatrow.sty' not found.

Thanks

[localghost]

Just start the MiKTeX Package Manager (MPM) and install the package. This detour is not necessary. Consult either the Forum Search or the MiKTeX Manual.


Thorsten

[marijana123456]

I normally install packages by selecting them from the list of available packages in Package Manager, and click at the + icon, but how to do it if the package is not at the list?

Sorry for the code environment, I have put it in the tags, and I don't know why it doesn't work now.

[localghost]

I normally install packages by selecting them from the list of available packages in Package Manager, and click at the + icon, but how to do it if the package is not at the list? […]

I'm a little bit surprised because on my machine the package is listed (see attachment). Perhaps you need to synchronize the package database and try again (see attachment).

[…] Sorry for the code environment, I have put it in the tags, and I don't know why it doesn't work now.

Replace the backslash with a slash in the end tag. But you don't need to insert that manually. Use the »Code« button in the list right above the input window.

[marijana123456]

I have downloaded MikTeX 2.8 and now it works fine. Still don't know what was the problem with the old version. Thanks for help