Installing DyKnow Software

DyKnow runs on most Windows-based computers, as well as on Macintosh computers running Windows emulation software, such as Virtual PC or Parallels Workstation. (For students with an Apple Powerbook, Virtual PC is included in the Apple software bundle available for purchase at the Help Desk. For students with an Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro, Parallels Workstation is included in the Apple software bundle for purchase at the Help Desk. See http://www.depauw.edu/univ/laptop/software.asp for details.)

You will need to download version 5.1 of DyKnow if you have an earlier version already installed on your computer.

DePauw-specific installation instructions:

IMPORTANT NOTE: DyKnow requires the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 in order to run. If the installer detects that you do not have this software installed, it will lead you through the process of downloading and installing this software using a file named dotnetfx.exe. This process may take several minutes (be patient!). In addition, when the installation of the .NET Framework completes your computer may reboot. If you run the DyKnow installer a second time, it should carry through to completion.

1. Browse to http://www.dyknow.com/download/ to install the DyKnow client program.

2. Click Download.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts.

4. Click Save File to download the install file on your computer.

5. Double click the DyKnowInstall51_x86.exe file you just saved.

6. If the Open File - Security Warning dialog box appears, click Run to open the DyKnow - InstallShield Wizard.

7. Follow the on-screen prompts keeping in mind that you only want to install DyKnow Vision.

8. If you are asked to set your communication settings, in the DyKnow Server Name or IP Address: field enter 163.120.18.111 as the IP address of the DyKnow server. You will leave the Advanced Communication Settings field blank. (People upgrading to a newer version of DyKnow may not be prompted with this question.)

9. When you receive the message InstallShield Wizard Complete, click Finish.

10. Delete the DyKnow installation file from your desktop.