Deeproot Plant Base is simple to install using a typical Windows
Setup procedure - run the installer program - answer a couple questions such as where to put the files - wait a few minutes - then you're ready to use Plant Base right away.
For the locations of the files - the defaults are usually fine. For Windows XP and older this the usual "Program Files". However if installing on Vista or Windows 7 a free-standing folder is used due to UAC issues and if changed then you should always select an unrestricted part of the system.
In detail :-
The set-up may be run from a single, large install file, which can be downloaded
from this page, or alternatively from our standard CD.
The download-file method always installs
everything on the hard disk, The CD installer also offers the option to read
pictures directly from the CD (although this can be achieved later for the download edition). Apart from this, both the download and the CD produce an identical installation.
For systems with Windows 2000 and later, installation should be run from a user with administrator privileges.
Inserting the CD will normally cause an Install
Menu to autorun, enabling a simple start to the process. However
this initial menu is not essential and will not appear when re-installing
the same version - in this case simply run Setup.exe from the
CD.
No additional software is needed, everything required is included in the installation.
The data files are in a separate folder from the program files,
and can be placed in any writable location on the PC.
As well as first-time installations, existing versions can easily
be updated from the standard CD or downloaded
single install file (more information).
The data files are large, so it's normal for the installer to take a little while to extract them, this happens near the end of the set-up process.
First-time installs provide a 15 day trial period.
The installation is made permanent by applying a license registration
code, using a quick and easy process (below).
The registration code will normally be sent by e-mail on purchase
of the product.
If you have already purchased a retail copy of
the CD then simply go to the registration
form to get your code. Alternative arrangements are
possible for customers without e-mail access, please ask your retail supplier.
If no code is entered, the program will run for the limited time
period only.
Each code is specific to a customer and is generated using the
customer's name as a key. This name appears on the program splash
screen and About box. The name can be changed by applying a replacement
code, which we are happy to supply on request, free of charge.
To apply the registration code:
Simply select "Register Plant
Base" from the Help menu in the main program.
If the trial
period has already expired then run the free-standing registration program from the Windows "All Programs" menu -- this is always available.
Enter the 40 character code in the box and click the Register
button. If possible, use Copy&Paste with the right mouse button,
as the code needs to be exactly as supplied in your email (but
it can be typed if you are careful).
As long as Plant Base is not uninstalled from the PC, you will
not need to enter it again when new versions are installed.
No Internet connection is required for this process - only the
code is needed.
