Step 2 - Downloading and Installing the .NET Framework

Installation Steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Ensure you have Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 installed on your PC. If it is already installed, proceed to Installation Step 3. If it is not installed, do the following:

  1. Go to: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/. 

  2. Search the site for .NET Framework 4.0.

  3. Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Web Installer) and install the software.

    If you get a security exception message when you try to open the software, you can adjust security permissions using the steps below. Consult your system administrator if this does not resolve the problem.

Adjusting Security Settings

To adjust the security setting:

  1. From your PC's Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance in Category View (or click Switch to Classic View).

  2. Double-click Administrative Tools > Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Configuration.

  3. In the tree view of the .NET Configuration 1.1 window, expand the following selections by clicking the box:

    Runtime Security Policy > Machine > Code Groups >All_Code. 

  4. If the .NET Framework is installed on a shared network drive, click Local Intranet_Zone.

    If the.NET Framework is installed on your C:\ drive click My_Computer_Zone.

  5. Click Edit Code Group Properties.

  6. Select the Permission Set tab.

  7. From the Permission set drop-down list, select Full Trust.

  8. Click Apply > OK