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SolarSoft Installation Instructions for Windows

Novice users should visit the FAQ page.
Advanced users may find the Quick Links page helpful.
Windows ME is not yet supported.

 
Pre-installation Checklist Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT/2000/XP

Do you have IDL installed?

Required

Required

Required

Is virus scanning software disabled?

Required

Required

Required

Do you have a zip file utility installed?

Required

Required

Required

Is Perl installed?

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

What scheduling applications are installed?

Not Included

Included

Included

Is the Task Scheduler Service enabled?

Not applicable

Not applicable

Recommended

 
Step #1  Create an Installation Script
Step #2  Install the SolarSoftWare Tree
Step #3  Configuring IDL Preferences
Step #4  Mission Specific Instructions
Step #5  Keeping your SSW installation up-to-date
Step #6  Adding More Instruments

Users should not add, delete or modify the contents of the  instrument subdirectories (i.e. /gen/, /packages/, etc).  Changes to these directories will be lost whenever Mirror is updated.

Users interested in using the SolarSoft Database should consult the SolarSoft DataBase (SSWDB) Installation Guide for more information.  More information about installing SSWDB is provided in the RHESSI FAQ.

 

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