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2. Downloading and Installing the .NET Framework

Installation Steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

A Microsoft .NET Framework version may come pre-installed with your Windows operating system. If the pre-installed .NET Framework version is not the same version as stated in the text below, you must install the required version. Different versions of .NET Framework can simultaneously reside on the Windows operating system.

Verify your version of .NET Framework

Ensure that you have Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, or .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 installed on the Windows operating system (PC or Windows-based instrument) that is to receive the Signal Studio software download. If you know it is already installed, proceed to Installation Step 3.

Windows 7

.NET Framework 3.5 is included with Windows 7, but you can verify it is turned on by doing the following:

  1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off.

  2. A ClosedWindows Featuresdialog box appears, indicating the state of .NET Framework 3.5.

Windows XP

For Windows XP, do the following:

  1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

  2. Look for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 in the listing of programs.

  3. If you do not see it listed, you must download it from Microsoft.

Downloading .NET Framework

If you do not have the .NET Framework 3.5 installed, do the following:

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

  2. Search the site for .NET Framework 3.5.

  3. Download and install the software.

If you get a security exception message when you try to open the software, consult your system administrator to resolve the problem.