The Suggested Instructions below give a short guide to installing software and programs from ZIP archived 2010 re-releases of KitCAD computer software packages.
It is recomended that any previous versions of KitCAD2F.zip and updates be removed before installing.

Support for common error or installer messages can be located by pressing the f3 key for searching this page, and entering text from the message into the webpage find search bar.

The instruction text is designed with the starting Step being at top of page, seperated by horizintal line which is followed by other Steps until the end of page is reached. All required end-user action is defined with the bold type face, and an instruction; that may be also be followed by a short description of what-may-occur, or other advise related to the instruction.

Click one of the links below to show detailed instructions for each Operating System listed, below * :-

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Technical Detail, and Error support

The following list of Run-Time Requirements must be present in order to offer error free operation from the KitCAD software package.

The minimum Windows Operating System configuration is :-

• i386 compatable PC with Windows 95 32bit Operating System
  Or Windows NT 4.0 Operating System with Service Pack 6.0
• Microsoft Software Installer InstmsiA.exe 9x/Me version 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0
  Or for Nt 4.0 or better; Microsoft Software Installer InstmsiW.exe NT version 2.0
• English file system, C:\Program Files\
• Zip Archive File Manager
• 64 Megabytes of RAM
• 250 Megabytes of free harddisk space
• 640 x 480 with 256 Colours
• Printing device

The required path environment configuration is as follows :-

• Windows OS file system must be English
• %ProgramFiles% must be C:\Program Files\
• Administrator rights to install using the %ProgramFiles% directory on Windows Vista or better
• for Nt 5.0 or better; the Documents and Settings folder must be C:\Documents and Settings\
• for Nt 6.0 or better; the Users folder must be C:\Users\
• for Nt 6.0 or better; the long-filename of the 8.3 C:\Progra~1\ path must be C:\Program Files\

The optional non-required software is as follows :-

• Microsoft VB6 Run-Time support when using Cutup.exe with Grep line removal enabled; See 290887 for VB6 Run-Times.
• 3rd-Party support when viewing output files; See viewer downloads for KitCAD 2 and KitCAD i3.
• Crystal Reports users are required to Re-save the supplied KitCAD RPT version 4 file as RPT version 9 or better before viewing using the 2008 or 2010 Crystal Reports viewer; See CrystalReports.com OR download and install the full Crystal Reports 4 runtime installer for KP2RPT.exe support.

Installer access or key errors, and the work-around :-

• Some times installing to 'All Users' is prevented by operating system settings (NT4); which display messages of 'Verity that you have sufficent access to that key, or contact your support personnel.'
  As a work-around; Run the KitCAD InstallAware Setup again; And Select the 'Just Me' checkbutton which is found on the Start Menu dialog of the KitCAD InstallAware Setup wizard.
  Also see 2k/XP work-around notes.
  

KitCAD InstallAware Setup prompts to retry download :-

• Retry Download message prompt dialogs for downloads are displayed ONLY when the Setup.exe is run without the included 7Zip files. The web downloads are DISABLED on this server, which prevents users without access to the KitCAD2G*.zip archive from downloading installer files or making further installer changes.
  Remove the 'Retry Download?' and 'Unable to download installation data from the web' message prompt dialogs by using a Archive File Manager to extract all files from the KitCAD2G*.zip archive before running Setup.exe

Using the correct version of Installer for your system :-

• Installer fails when the incorrect version was installed first. Error messages showing no access to keys or missing files may be displayed.
  To prevent issues - Always install the correct version for your operating system.
The legacy 9x, NT, and 2k KitCAD Installer Setup versions share the same files. The modern XP and 7 KitCAD Installer Setup versions share files that differ from the legacy versions. The Legacy and modern installer setup versions are NOT compatable with each other.
• Remove KitCAD InstallAware Setup files by searching for any folders named {FF61D0BA-1C95-4D39-B3C8-4BFA5C52B1EF} And then delete their contents. In the same folder as {FF61D0BA-1C95-4D39-B3C8-4BFA5C52B1EF} there may be folders named ~0, ~1, ... , ~100 which also need to be checked for KitCAD setup.exe files (deleting the found KitCAD setup.exe files). Systems using Net3.0 or better may shaddow copy files, be sure to check the C:\ProgramData\ folder for any {FF61D0BA-1C95-4D39-B3C8-4BFA5C52B1EF} folders (as described before). This information is provided for Administrators only - Always use the correct tools when making system changes; Try System Restore, or MS MSI clean up tools (Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel).

KitCAD InstallAware Setup for 32Bit and 64Bit Operating Systems :-

• Operating Systems with x86/x64 support enabled should have C:\Program Files (x86)\ or similar
• All Operating Systems with x86/x64 (32Bit and 64Bit) support MUST ONLY use the KitCAD InstallAware Setup which can be found within the KitCAD2GV.zip download.
• Previous versions of the KitCAD InstallAware Setup will cause KitCAD2GV.zip files to be incorrectly installed, See above information of Using the correct version of Installer for your system for information to remove all previous KitCAD InstallAware Setup attempts.

KitCAD InstallAware Setup with User Account Control (UAC) :-

• Installer fails with standard Account run on protected systems supporting the UAC or NT +5.1 security features.
  As a work-around run the Setup.exe program as an Administrator; Right Click on the Setup.exe file, and Select the popup context menu item of Run As... Then Select a User Account with Full Administrator rights.
• A KitCAD InstallAware Wizard message dialog window will be shown with message like 'Cannot load configuration infomation' when the option to Protect my computer and data from unauthorised program activity is Checked. As a work-around Un-check the Protect check box which is found on the Run As dialog window.
• KitCAD InstallAware Setup with UAC support enabled requires an extra download.
  See the readme.txt file found within the setup patching downloads of KitCAD2GX_UAC.exe (NT +5.1) and KitCAD2GV_UAC.exe (NT+6.0) for limited UAC support instructions.

KitCAD i3 KGC TEST Support for Standard User Account Control (UAC) :-

• KitCAD i3 KGC Localhost TEST version does not show a applicaiton generated File Dialog Window when running KitCADi3ie5.exe from KitCADi3_file_localhost_test_w32_Setup.exe but displays the HTML upload page when opening a kp2 file.
  As a trial work-around run the KitCADi3_file_localhost_test_UAC_support.zip Setup.exe program as an Administrator; And follow the included readme.txt instructions for each User Account that will run KitCAD i3 from the Standard Users roaming profile; See the KitCAD Standard User Account Support Installer notice for instructions and download link.

HLP and CHM help file support :-

• HLP Work-around information for WinHlp32.exe user support.
• KitCAD 2010 re-release CHM HTML Help - 854Kb. The CHM download file must be saved and un-blocked to prevent 'Navigation to the webpage was canceled' HTML messages pages when viewing; See 902225 and 896358 for more information.

Notice, more information about last-minute changes, or Installer notes :-

• Last minute, developer KitCAD2G*.zip Re-Release notice and changes
• Previous 2007 version/s Un-Installer missing file error Support

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