Note: Turn off Windows Firewall and Windows Defender real-time protection scanning before the installation. You can turn Windows Firewall on after installation; but Windows Defender real-time protection will turn back on automatically.
Requirements:
- Kodak Proofing Software installation files, previously extracted to portable media or burned to a DVD
- Logged on using the Windows administrator account created for this workstation
The installer installs the Controller software, any associated utilities, and the Proofer Client software that provides the user interface. It also adds the corresponding version of Proofer Client software installers for Windows and Mac OS workstations. The new version is installed alongside the old version, and a copy of all settings and data is migrated.
- Insert the disc or portable media, or browse to the network location of the installation files.
- Extract or copy all the installation files to drive D.
When the files are in place, eject and remove any physical disc or portable media, to ensure installing to the correct default drive letter.
Locate and double-click
Kodak Proofing Software <version_number>.exe
.
This file is at the root of the installation folder. TheEXE
file name extension might be hidden, depending on the default Windows setting.If a message asks whether to allow the program to make changes, click Yes.
Follow the on-screen instructions as they appear.
- When asked if Production Proofer should be highlighted as important, reply Yes.
- When prompted to install X-Rite, reply Yes.
Continue following the on-screen instructions until finished.
Note: If necessary, edit the default path to ensure the software is installed on drive D. Unless the software will be used only for demonstration purposes, do not install to drive C.When the installer indicates that it is finished, ensure that Yes, restart my system is selected, and click Done to immediately restart the computer.
Wait until Windows finishes its startup sequence, and log on again to your Windows administrator account.