You might have to fix up your file associations, go into My Computer> Tools> Folder Options, under the File Types tab, look in the list for .MSI and look what which program it's associated with.
Why would standard packages be available on their site? It cost money to purchase the CD's and hence the reason why the official BOS doesn't allow public distribution of the CD's contents freely.
I mean... think of it this way, you should just wish for the best for her, maybe contact her or something and see how she's doing, if she's happy with it all, then you should be happy for her too. That's all that really matters.