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Installing the Software
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Be sure to read the entire check list before beginning the installation.
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| If this is an upgrade, you should make at least two (2) FULL BACKUPS of the current version before proceeding.
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| · | Close any programs currently running on the computer.
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| · | Re-boot (i.e., re-start) the computer.
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| · | Check the hard disk for errors.
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| · | Click the <START> button on the Windows task bar.
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| · | Select Programs.
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| · | Select Accessories.
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| · | Select System Tools.
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| · | Select ScanDisk.
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| · | Select the appropriate type of test, options, and advanced features.
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| · | Click the <START> button to begin analyzing the hard disk.
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IF THERE ARE ANY ERRORS, THEY SHOULD BE CORRECTED BEFORE PROCEEDING!
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| · | Insert the distribution CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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| · | Click the <START> button on the Windows Task Bar.
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| · | Select Run.
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| · | Type D:\SETUP (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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| · | Click the <OK> button to start the installation.
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| · | The Install Destination Drive screen will appear.
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| · | The default location, shown above, should be accepted unless there are circumstances dictating the use of another folder or drive.
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| · | Click the <Continue> button to proceed with installation.
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| · | The BDE Location Settings screen will appear.
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| · | The default location, shown above, should be accepted unless there are circumstances dictating the use of another folder or drive.
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| · | Click the <Continue> button to proceed with installation.
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| · | The Setup Alert screen will appear.
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| · | Click the <Install> button to proceed.
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| · | The Main Installation screen will appear.
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| · | The process completion meter (Speedometer on the dashboard) will move from 0% to 100%.
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| · | Once installation is complete, exit the installation process then Start the Software.
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| · | View and/or print the appropriate on-line documents.
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| · | Press <ALT><H> to open the Help menu.
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| · | Hi-light View Print the On-Line Documents, then press <ENTER> to open the sub-menu.
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| · | Select the on-line document to view/print.
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The README and README2 files itemize the changes, new features, and bug fixes made to the software. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU PRINT AND READ THESE TWO FILES.
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If you purchased a network license be sure to view/print the Network Notes.
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