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Installing Adept DeskTop
The following procedures describe pre-installation steps as well as the installation procedures.
The Adept DeskTop software for the PC is distributed on CD-ROM. The media contains installation
programs to properly install the software on the PC. The following software will be installed:
• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
• Adept DeskTop
• Help Files
Before Installing Adept DeskTop Software
Before you install Adept DeskTop you must complete the following steps:
1. Install the Adept controller.
2. Uninstall any previous Adept DeskTop versions installed on your computer before installing the
new version.
Installing Adept DeskTop Software
To install Adept DeskTop:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. If Autoplay is enabled, the Adept DeskTop
CD-ROM menu is displayed. If Autoplay is disabled, you will need to manually start the CD-ROM.
2. Click Read Important Information. Information about the CD-ROM, the Adept online
documentation, and any last-minute release notes is displayed.
3. After reviewing the information, click the 'Close' icon in the upper-right corner of the information
window to close it.
4. Follow the instructions on screen.
5. Do not change the default destination folder to which Adept DeskTop will be installed.
After installation, Adept DeskTop can be started from the Start menu bar in Windows.