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install:win [2014/02/04 21:07] – Added link and text re: Windows installer that pulls from CVS & nightly builds. ecbbsinstall:win [2019/05/20 17:42] – [See Also] Added link to setup instructions digital man
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 If installing or upgrading-to Synchronet v3.16 (in development as of October 20, 2011), you will need to download and install the [[http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555|Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)]] which contains the required file: ''MSVCR100.DLL'' (Microsoft Visual C++ Run-time Library v10.0). If installing or upgrading-to Synchronet v3.16 (in development as of October 20, 2011), you will need to download and install the [[http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555|Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)]] which contains the required file: ''MSVCR100.DLL'' (Microsoft Visual C++ Run-time Library v10.0).
  
 +As of February 17th, 2018, Synchronet for Win32 now uses Cryptlib v3.4.4 which requires ''VCRUNTIME140.dll''. You can download the required Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package (x86) [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=52685|here]].
 ===== Installation ===== ===== Installation =====
  
-===Install from CVS & the latest nightly build===+=== Install from official releases ===
  
-An "unofficial" installer is available [[http://centerofawareness.net/files/synchronet-install.exe|here]].  This installer will download the latest files from the Synchronet CVS as well as the latest [[ftp://ftp.synchro.net/Synchronet/sbbs_dev.zip|nightly build]], and provide you with an up-to-date installation.  Beware that in CVS, things get broken from time to time, so there'chance that not everything will work right out of the box If you encounter problems with this installer or aren't interested in running the absolute latest code, proceed with the instructions below.+After downloading the Synchronet distribution file (e.g''[[ftp://synchro.net/Synchronet/sbbs317b.zip]]''), you will need to extract the archive file that you downloaded into temporary directory on your hard driveYou may need WinZip or an equivalent archive program to uncompress and extract the installation files.
  
-===Install from official releases===+  01/01/2019  06:18 AM               483 FILE_ID.DIZ 
 +  01/01/2019  02:19 AM             5,696 install.rtf 
 +  01/01/2019  02:17 PM        10,942,936 setup.exe
  
-After downloading the Synchronet distribution file (e.g. ''[[ftp://synchro.net/Synchronet/sbbs313a.zip]]'')you will +Once you've extracted the installation filesgo to the directory you extracted the compressed files to and run ''SETUP'' to start the installation.
-need to extract the archive file that you downloaded into a temporary directory  +
-on your hard drive. You may need WinZip or an equivalent archive program to  +
-uncompress and extract the installation files.+
  
-Once you've extracted the installation files, go to the directory you extracted +{{:install:sbbs_install_error_already_running.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install error}}
-the compressed files to and run ''SETUP'' to start the installation.+
  
-The default installation directory is recommended for most users. If you choose  +If you receive the above error dialogthat indicates that you are currently running an instance of Synchronet BBS software and need to stop that process before the installation can continue.
-to change the installation directoryit is critical that you DO NOT use a path  +
-with long filenames or spaces or some 16-bit DOS utilities which require DOS-compatible 8.3 file and directory names will not function.  It is recommended you use a directory named "SBBS" off of the root directory on one of your hard drives (e.g. ''C:\SBBS'').+
  
-You should now be at the Setup Type Installation menuChoosing a //Custom// setup +{{:install:sbbs_win-install_welcome.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install welcome}}
-from this menu, will allow you to select the items that you want (or don't want)  +
-installed. If you are upgrading an existing installation of Synchronet (v2.3 or  +
-v3.0), it is advised that you choose Custom Setup and disable the following +
-installation components: +
-  * Configuration Files +
-  * Text and Menu Files +
-  * External Programs+
  
-{{:install:setuptype.png|Synchronet Installation Type}}+When the installer starts successfully, you will see the above welcome message.
  
-After completing your selection and the installation is completed you will +{{:install:sbbs_win-install_readme.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install instructions}} 
-find a new Icon on your Desktop and in your StartUp Folder in your Start + 
-Menu. If you do not want Synchronet to start automatically during boot, you +Clicking the "Next >" button will display the included ''install.rtf'' file. 
-may safely delete the Synchronet shortcut from your StartUp Folder.+ 
 +{{:install:sbbs_win-install_dest.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install destination}} 
 + 
 +Clicking the "Next >" button will display a dialog which prompts you to choose an installation directory. 
 + 
 +The default installation directory is recommended for most users. If you choose to change the installation directory, it is critical that you DO NOT use a path with long filenames or spaces or some 16-bit DOS utilities which require DOS-compatible 8.3 file and directory names will not function.  It is recommended you use a directory named "SBBS" off of the root directory on one of your hard drives (e.g. ''C:\SBBS''). 
 + 
 +{{:install:sbbs_win-install_additional_tasks.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install additional tasks}} 
 +{{:install:sbbs_win-install_additional_tasks2.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install additional tasks}} 
 + 
 +After completing your selections... 
 + 
 +{{:install:sbbs_win-install_ready.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install ready}} 
 + 
 +Clicking the "Install" button will start the installation process. 
 + 
 +{{:install:sbbs_win-install_installing.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install in process}} 
 + 
 +{{:install:sbbs_win-install_complete.png?400|Synchronet for Windows install completed}} 
 + 
 +When the installation process is completed you may find a new Icon on your //Desktop// and/or your //Startup Folder// in your Start Menu. If you do not want Synchronet to start automatically during boot, you may safely delete the Synchronet shortcut from your Windows //Startup Folder//. 
 + 
 +Clicking the "Finish" button will exit the setup/installation program and if the //"Launch Synchronet..."// checkbox was checked, the Synchronet Control Panel will be executed automatically. 
 + 
 +{{:install:sbbsctrl_splash.png?400|Synchronet for Windows Control Panel Splash screen}}
  
 ====== Control Panel ====== ====== Control Panel ======
  
-The Synchronet Control Panel and [[:monitor:sbbsctrl#wizard|Configuration Wizard]] will automatically launch after installation. +The Synchronet Control Panel and [[:monitor:sbbsctrl#wizard|Configuration Wizard]] may automatically launch after installation. 
  
 {{:monitor:scfgwizard.png?300|Synchronet Configuration Wizard}} {{:monitor:scfgwizard.png?300|Synchronet Configuration Wizard}}
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 On NT-based operating systems (e.g. Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, and Windows 7), you can alternatively run Synchronet in the background as a set of Windows Services (a.k.a. NT services). See the [[:monitor:ntsvcs|Synchronet Windows Services]] page for details. On NT-based operating systems (e.g. Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, and Windows 7), you can alternatively run Synchronet in the background as a set of Windows Services (a.k.a. NT services). See the [[:monitor:ntsvcs|Synchronet Windows Services]] page for details.
  
-====== Upgrade ====== +===== Setup =====  
- +Now that you've completed the installation, move on to the [[setup|initial setup]] instructions.
-Currently, the Windows installer is only available for [[ftp://synchro.net/Synchronet/sbbs313a.zip|v3.13a]] and you must download the individual upgrade packs (after installing v3.13a) to upgrade to: +
-  * [[ftp://synchro.net/Synchronet/sbbs314a.zip|v3.14a]] +
-  * [[ftp://synchro.net/Synchronet/sbbs315b.zip|v3.15b]] +
- +
-Alternatively, you may also download and extract the [[ftp://synchro.net/Synchronet/sbbs_run.tgz|run-time files]] snapshot to get all the required files to use in combination with the development build files to run the "latest and greatest" stock configuration from [[dev:CVS]]. :!: Warning: careful not to overwrite any customized or configured files that you care about when extracting. +
- +
-Run ''jsexec update.js'' from a command prompt after updating the files in your ''[[dir:exec]]'' directory.+
  
 ===== See Also ===== ===== See Also =====
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