Setup (install) - Overview

Installing the program

For single use keys only - see Network topics for running over a Network

To set up (install) the program for the first time:-

●  Close down any applications currently running

Place the distribution CD-ROM in a drive

(see below if the install is via a download)

After a few moments the Setup program starts automatically and the first screen of the installation process is displayed.

(If the Auto-play option is disabled open the 'My Computer' folder on the desktop and double click on the CD-ROM icon. An alternative is a single click on the CD-ROM icon to open the root directory and double click on the program setup.exe)

Follow the instructions on the screen carefully. When finished the software and data is ready for use in the selected folders.

Install Security key

Before the software can be run it is essential to install the security key

●  Read the notes on using and handling the security key

●  Insert the security key in a port on the computer

There are different types of key. One for a Parallel port and the other for a USB port. See the topic 'Security key' for more details.

Uninstall - To uninstall after Setup use the Uninstall short cut which is located in the program group.

Start

   All programs

     xxxxx Modular V12

       Uninstall

'xxxxx' stands for the name of the Optimising program; this is different in different countries.

Downloads

If the program is delivered by a download click on the large self extracting program V12xxxx.exe.

(The exact name depends on the version).

Follow the download instructions. The distributor usually provides the appropriate authentication and their own download instructions or once the data is extracted click on the program 'setup.exe' to install the program.