August 13, 2016 comment
Each version of Windows has a little bit differently styled prompts (and possibly slightly different wording on those), but the installation instructions are the same for all versions of Windows. We have 3 versions of Windows installed in our test lab, which we test new releases of MRSware against -- Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 (including the Windows 10 "Anniversary Update" [Fall 2016]).
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I have recently installed MRSware on 2 computers using the Windows 7 operating system. Here are step by step instructions:
1. Go to Download MRSware
2. Print out instructions (optional, but helpful)
3. Step 1 - click on the link "Microsoft's .NET Framework v1.1" to install
Each version of Windows has a little bit differently styled prompts (and possibly slightly different wording on those), but the installation instructions are the same for all versions of Windows. We have 3 versions of Windows installed in our test lab, which we test new releases of MRSware against -- Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 (including the Windows 10 "Anniversary Update" [Fall 2016]).
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I have recently installed MRSware on 2 computers using the Windows 7 operating system. Here are step by step instructions:
1. Go to Download MRSware
2. Print out instructions (optional, but helpful)
3. Step 1 - click on the link "Microsoft's .NET Framework v1.1" to install
- Click on "Run"
- Select "Yes" when asked "Do you want to allow following program to make changes to this computer?"
- Select "Yes" when asked "Would you like to install Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1 Package?"
- Select "Run Program" when prompted with "This program has known compatibility issues"
- In the Set up dialog click "I agree" -> click "Install" -> select "OK" when you see :Installation is complete"
- Click on "Run"
- Click on "Run" when asked "Publisher could not be verified. Sure you want to run?"
- In the MRSware dialog wizard click "Next" -> "I agree" -> "Next" to start installation
- Select "Yes" when asked "Allow Publisher to make changes to computer?" -> Select "Close" to exit
This is where the instructions for installing MRSware differ from XP (my last operating system). The instructions say you will receive a prompt to enter the Internet Address and Installation Token. I did not receive a prompt. Instead the MRSware icon appeared on my desktop.
1. Double-click on the MRSware icon on your desktop
2. When the error appears again, close it.
3. Double-click on the MRSware icon again.
4. Enter your Username and Password to open MRSware.
Microsoft has changed quite a bit in Windows 7 and security is obviously a priority. I found the endless "Are you sure" questions and prompts somewhat annoying during the installation of MRSware, but found these questions are always asked with whatever application I have downloaded.
1. Double-click on the MRSware icon on your desktop
- The prompt now appears asking you to enter your Internet Address and Installation Token.
- Once you have entered the information, click "Ok"
- You may receive a message "There is an error in the Runtime, and asking you if you want to run the "Common Runtime Debugging Services"? Select "Cancel" to debug.
- When another error appears, select "Retry".
2. When the error appears again, close it.
3. Double-click on the MRSware icon again.
4. Enter your Username and Password to open MRSware.
Microsoft has changed quite a bit in Windows 7 and security is obviously a priority. I found the endless "Are you sure" questions and prompts somewhat annoying during the installation of MRSware, but found these questions are always asked with whatever application I have downloaded.