To install d-basics the following steps must be completed:

 

I. The d-basics Setup Wizard

To start the installation procedure, double-click the downloaded installation file (dbscsins.exe) or insert the CD-ROM and push the button 'Install d-basics". This will launch the Set-up Wizard that will guide a user through the following installation steps:

 

Step 1: The welcome window

This window offers the possibility to either start or cancel the installation. Click 'Next' to install d-basics.

 

Step 2: License agreement

The use of d-basics is subject to the terms and conditions as stated in the license agreement. To continue the installation procedure one must accept this agreement.

 

Step 3: Choosing the installation directory

Choose the location where d-basics must be installed. It is recommended to use the default location 'c:\program files\d-basics\'.

 

 

Step 4: Shortcut Start Menu

D-basics can add a shortcut to the Start menu. By default this shortcut will be created in the folder named 'd-basics'. It is recommended to accept the default settings.

 

Step 5: Other shortcuts

During the installation of d-basics shortcuts can also be created on the Desktop and in the Quick Launch toolbar. Check the desired options and click 'Next' to continue.

 

Step 6: Starting the installation

Click 'Next' to finalize the installation. After the installation process has completed, d-basics can be started by double clicking the d-basics icon on the desktop.

 

II. Installation of required windows components

D-basics uses a number of Windows components. If these components are not present, the installation program will install them before installing d-basics. It is possible that during the installation of these components the computer must be restarted once or more. Each time the computer is restarted, the installation procedure should continue automatically. If this does not happen, double clicking the 'dbscsins.exe' file will continue the installation process.