Chapter 2: Installation
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Installing Navigator on Windows 8 platforms
TruVision Navigator can be installed on Windows 8 platforms with a couple of
prerequisites met before installation. Microsoft Windows 8 OS needs to support
Microsoft SQL database drivers fully before the TruVision Navigator installation starts.
Therefore, these prerequisites are needed to make your system ready for TruVision
Navigator installation.
Please follow below instructions before installing Navigator on Windows 8 platforms.
1. Client/Server type installations: There are two scenarios:
a. Windows 8 (without SQL installed)
i. Must install all the important updates from Microsoft.
ii. Install WinPcap 4.1.2 manually prior to, or, after installing Navigator.
iii. Enable IIS (Internet Information Services ) from Control panel \ Programs and
features\ Turn Windows Features on or Off\ IIS ( with all belonged its
components underneath).
iv. Navigator will install SQL 2008 express when detecting no SQL installed in
the machine.
b. Windows 8 (with SQL2008 Express R2 – SP1 or SP2 installed)
i. Must install all the important updates from Microsoft.
ii. Install WinPcap 4.1.2 manually prior to, or after installing Navigator.
iii. Enable IIS (Internet Information Services) from Control panel \ Programs and
features\ Turn Windows Features on or Off\ IIS (with all belonged its components
underneath).
iv. Navigator will allow user to use existing SQL 2008 Express.
2. To make the WinPCAP compatible with Windows 8:
a. Right click on WinPcap.exe file
b. Select Properties
c. Compatibility
d. Check Run this program in compatibility mode for: Select Windows 7 and
click Apply.
e. Right click on WinPcap.exe and select Run as Administrator.
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