Pre-installation considerations
Before you begin
Never run two installation processes at the same time on a PC (whatever item of software you are installing). In particular:
- Do not run PcVue installation while Windows updates are being installed.
- Never launch or accept a Windows update installation while PcVue installation is running.
Before any installation, removal, or maintenance operation on PcVue, back up any project and library you want to keep. Take backups regularly. See the Deployment topic for more information about how to back up and restore your projects and libraries.
If you are using any of PcVue web-based features — that is WebVue, TouchVue, SnapVue, the WebScheduler or the Web Services Toolkit — you need to install the following items:
- Web Deployment Tools, on the computer that acts as the web server.
- PcVue station with the Web & Mobile back end role.
See Role of the Web server and Web & Mobile back end and Web Deployment Console Overview for more information.
Installation scenarios
The installation process depends on what is already on the PC and on the software you are going to install.
| Scenario | When it applies |
|---|---|
| Fresh installation | The version is not yet installed. |
| Maintenance mode | You want to repair your installation, add or remove features, or uninstall PcVue. |
| Updating the installation | A previous release of the same version is already installed. |
Installation media
The installation media is available in the following forms:
| Media | Description |
|---|---|
| Full DVD | Either as a DVD, or as a downloadable package, containing the full set of installation modules including all Add-ons and tools. Can be used to perform a fresh installation or update an existing installation. |
| Standard package | A smaller downloadable package, without the Add-ons. Can be used to perform a fresh installation or update an existing installation. |
| Cumulative patch | Downloadable package designed to update an existing installation. Cannot be used for a fresh installation. |
Starting an initial installation
The set-up program guides you through the installation process by prompting you for information and automatically determining your system configuration.
Before you start
On the target PC, confirm that:
- Disk space and memory meet the minimums in Operating system and PC requirements.
- No other installer or automatic update is running (including Windows Update).
- System and software satisfy the compatibility described in that same topic.
Start the installation
- Insert the PcVue media into the DVD drive.
- If
Auto Runis enabled, the set-up program starts automatically. - If not, start it manually: open the root of the DVD (or your download folder) and run
Setup.exe.
- If
- Complete the Setup wizard using the on-screen prompts. For a description of each screen, see Installing PcVue.
Throughout the installation process, always restart the PC when requested to do so.