Installation

>> To Install Solar Fire

1.Insert the Solar Fire installation CD into your CD/DVD drive.

2.After a short delay, the "Esoteric Program Installation Supervisor" will be displayed.

If an "AutoPlay" dialog box is displayed with "Run INSTALL.EXE" highlighted, click on this to display the "Esoteric Program Installation Supervisor".

If a "User Account Control" dialog box is displayed, asking if you want "INSTALL.EXE" to make changes to your computer, click on Yes.

(If nothing happens when you insert the CD, to start the installation: open "Windows Explorer", then in the left pane click on the icon for the CD/DVD Drive where you have inserted the installation CD, locate "INSTALL.EXE" in the right hand pane, and double-click on it with the left mouse button. To open Windows Explorer see Windows Explorer).

3.Click on "Solar Fire v9" then click on the Install button. The installation program will display licensing information and guide you through the subsequent steps.

4.You may choose the location for your installation. Unless you are familiar with folders (also known as "directories"), and have a reason for altering the suggested location, then it is recommended that you proceed without altering the suggested location.

(In any case, if you are using a 64-bit version of Windows do not change the installation location to "C:\Program Files\SolarFire9", as the even though the installation will go ahead Solar Fire will not work, and you will have to uninstall it then reinstall it again.)

5.You can then choose one of the following setup types...

•Typical – This installs the entire program with all options included. This is the recommended option for most users.

•Compact – This installs the program with a reduced ephemeris range and no additional asteroid ephemerides. This option is recommended for those users who wish to conserve space on their computers, and have no interest in charts prior to 1200BC or after 3000AD, or in the additional asteroids.

•Custom – This allows you to choose exactly which items to install. This option is only recommended for expert users who are re-installing parts of the program.

6.You will be shown any important last minute information before the installation goes ahead.

7.You will next be prompted to enter your name, serial number and password as supplied to you by your vendor. Note that you must enter these three items exactly as they as given to you, including the same spelling and spacing.

8.The installation will proceed, follow any screen prompts as they arise.

Notes:

If You are Re-installing Solar Fire

The installation program will find your existing installation location and suggest that you re-install it there.

If You are Upgrading from an Earlier Version of Solar Fire

It is recommended that you install Solar Fire into its own new folder instead of into the same folder of your earlier version. Note that Solar Fire allows you to import copies of your old charts, files and other settings from your earlier version. Solar Fire will ask you if you wish to do this when it first runs.