Instructions for installing NVivo 8 via the UCSF network.
Before You Install
- You must have Windows administrative rights on your computer, or have your Windows system administrator on site to assist you.
- Uninstall any previous versions or evaluation copies of the software.
- Close all open applications.
- Disable any virus scanning software on your computer.
- You must be connected to the UCSF network and confirm that the UCSF DNS is included in your network configuration:
1. Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties
2. Right-click on Local Area Connections and select Properties
3. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties
4. Click Advanced and select DNS tab
5. Check to see if "ucsf.edu" is listed as a DNS suffix
6. If it is not listed, add it and restart your computer as directed
Installation Instructions
Open My Computer and from the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive.
For folder, enter \\rsl.library.ucsf.edu\nvivo8
Click on the Connect Using a Different User Name link.
For the User name, enter dlnvivo. For the Password, enter the password you received in an email from RSL (note: these passwords expire every week on Sunday night).
Click OK, then click Finish.
A window with the NVivo 8 installer will appear.
Start the NVivo 8 installer file. If certain required applications (including Microsoft SQL Express, QuickTime Player, and Windows Media Player) are not already installed on your computer, you will be prompted to install them with the NVivo installer.
During the installation, enter the Product License Key you received in an email from RSL.
When your installation is complete, launch the NVivo application to make sure it was installed properly.
To disconnect from the download server, open My Computer and from the Tools menu, select Disconnect Network Drive.
Please contact RSL Help if you have any questions or problems.
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