ON-DESKTOP Non-Network Installation Instructions

Lexi-Comp ON-DESKTOP Non-Network Installation Instructions

STOP: Please Create an Account Before Proceeding with the Installation

Please visit http://www.lexi.com/newaccount, and click “Create New Account” if you do not have an account. You will need to have an active account to complete the installation of your ON-DESKTOP software.

1. Insert your Lexi-Comp ON-DESKTOP Installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation will automatically begin if your computer’s auto run feature is enabled. You may alternatively start the installation by clicking your Start button, selecting Run, and entering, without quotations, “X:\setup.exe” (where X is the letter of your CD drive).

2. The first window to appear is the End User License Agreement. You must read through this document, agree to the terms, and click “OK” in order to proceed with the installation.

3. You will next be prompted to choose your installation type. The Typical installation will automatically install all necessary files and software (without prompting) to “C:\Program Files\Lexi-Comp, Inc\Lexi-Comp ON-DESKTOP.” The typical installation will install Java (without prompt) to C:\Program Files\Java if this step is required. Typical installation is recommended for users who do not need to customize the installation folders. If you wish to customize the installation location and options please select the custom installation.

4. Java installation will automatically occur if a current version of Java is not installed on your system. You will not be prompted for any input during this step if you chose the typical installation option.

5. Lexi-Comp ON-DESKTOP installation will then begin without prompt if the typical installation option has been chosen. Please note that the installation requires the copying and extraction of a large amount of files. This step may take several minutes depending on the speed of your computer.

6. You will notice a content installer begin to extract many files into your computer during the installation. You should not attempt to cancel the content installer’s operation at this point.

7. You may be prompted with Sun’s Java End User License Agreement when you first launch our software. You will only see this dialogue if you have never agreed to the Sun Java license in the past. You must agree to this license, as Lexi-ON DESKTOP is a Java-based application.

8. The Lexi-Comp ON-DESKTOP Software will launch after the installation is complete. You will be prompted to register your software. You may register a purchased copy through the Internet or by calling our customer support department. You may also close this dialogue using the red X in the upper right corner of the window to use the free 30-day trial.

9. Choosing the Internet registration method will require you input your Lexi.com login and password. You may click the “Create Account” link if you do not have a login and password. Enter your login, password and Product Key to register your program. Your computer must be connected to the Internet during this step

   1. Please ensure your Activation Code is entered in ALL Capital letters and NO Dashes

10. You will be prompted to re-register if the activation fails. You may click Back to attempt the registration or click Finish to simply use the program as a free trial for 30 days.

11. You will be notified of a successful installation. Click finish to enter the Lexi-Comp ON-DESKTOP software.

12. Our update feature will allow you to update your clinical content as well as newly released Lexi-Comp ON-DESKTOP features. We highly recommend you update your software after your initial installation. Note that this process may take some time depending on the number of necessary updates and the speed of your Internet connection. Please do not disconnect from the internet or close the updating window while performing an update.

13. The Update feature will open as a window within the program. Click the “Update” button to start the update process. You must be connected to the Internet to use this feature.

14. You will then see the latest updates begin to download from the Internet. The speed of this process is dependant upon your Internet connection and the number of updates needed. Please do not cancel this update or disconnect from the Internet while the update is occurring.

15. When the update completes, click “Finish.” You will then be brought back to the ON-DESKTOP program. Your software is now updated and ready for use.