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Install SAS 9.1.3

Before You Install

  • You must purchase a license for this software.
  • This version of SAS 9.1.3 is for Windows 2000 or XP.
  • 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

  1. Open My Computer and from the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive.
  2. For folder, enter \\rsl.library.ucsf.edu\sas9.1.3win
  3. Click Connect using a different user name.
  4. Enter the Username and Password you received in an email from RSL (note: these passwords expire every week on Sunday night).
  5. Click OK, then click Finish.
  6. In the window that appears, open the folder entitled Disk1 and select the Setup.exe application. You may receive a security warning, but you can click Run and then choose your setup language.
  7. From the SAS Installation menu, under the heading End User Steps, select Verify System Requirements and follow the instructions.
  8. When your system has been updated or approved, return to the SAS Installation menu and select Install SAS Software.
  9. At the Retrieve SAS Installation Data step, choose Existing and click Next.
  10. When prompted, choose your desired destination for your software installation, data files, and temporary files.
  11. Select the components you'd like to install. By default, all the basic modules available under our license are checked.
  12. When your installation is complete, launch the SAS application to make sure it was installed properly.
  13. If you would like to install additional modules, including SAS Enterprise Guide and other Client-Side Components, return to the initial window with the various folders, open the folder with the desired module, and select the Setup application in that folder.
  14. To disconnect from the download server, open My Computer and from the Tools menu, select Disconnect Network Drive.