# PxPlus Installation and Setup

Download and Installation (Windows) |

## Before Downloading

Review the checklist below to help ensure an efficient download and installation:

- Have your PVX Plus Product Activation Email readily available, as it contains your product Activation Key(s).
- Verify that your system is connected to the internet for Online Registration. If it is not, be prepared to perform the Manual Activation process.
- Determine whether you need the 32-bit or 64-bit version of PxPlus. In most cases, the 64-bit version is recommended. Choose the 32-bit version only if you need to interface with an external 32-bit component.
- Review the steps below for Downloading and Installing PxPlus.

If you need assistance, submit a Helpdesk ticket to PVX Plus Support at https://helpdesk.pvxplus.com. Select the Open a New Ticket button or top menu bar option.

Enter your support request and include the following:

- A valid email address
- Your full name
- Serial Number of the PxPlus license related to the issue (Do not include the license Activation Keys)
- PxPlus versions and types of equipment
- Description of the problem and symptoms (only one problem description per ticket)

#### Important Note:
To help resolve your issue as quickly as possible, all requested information must be provided. Missing details will result in delays.

## Downloading PxPlus

Follow these steps for downloading PxPlus (Windows):

1. | Open the Downloads page on the PVX Plus website.
2. | Scroll to the Download Center section, where you will find a list of recent versions (including the latest release) and additional components.
3. | Click the version required for your Windows operating system.
4. | A new page is displayed. Select the desired installation package (32-bit or 64-bit). #### Important Note: It is recommended that you use the .exe file (32-bit or 64-bit) rather than the .zip package. If you must use the .zip file, ensure that you do not copy the .zip file or overwrite any existing files when restoring its contents in the target directory.
5. | Once the file has been downloaded, you are ready to install PxPlus.

## Installing PxPlus

PxPlus should be installed in a clean target directory. It is strongly recommended that you create a dedicated sub-directory under the "PVX Plus Technologies" parent folder. You may choose a different location if preferred.

#### Helpful Tip:
To automatically populate the Activation Key during installation, follow these steps:
1. Before starting the installation, open your Activation Email from PVX Plus.
2. Copy the 25-character Activation Key.
3. Start the PxPlus installation.
4. When prompted for the Activation Key, the copied key will be automatically inserted.

Follow these steps for installing PxPlus (Windows):

1. | Run the .exe file to start the installation wizard.
2. | After a few moments, the Welcome panel displays. Click Next to continue.
3. | This panel presents the license agreement. Read the agreement carefully. To continue, select the "I accept…" option and click Next.
4. | On the Customer Information panel, enter the User Name and Organization. Click Next to continue.
5. | On the Destination Folder panel, specify the destination folder for your PxPlus installation. A default destination folder is provided. You can accept this folder or specify a different location. To continue with the default destination folder, click Next. To specify a different location, click Change. The Change Current Destination Folder panel opens. In the Folder name field, enter the pathname of the folder you want to use. To make this easier and faster, you can use the two buttons that are available. Click Up One Level to move up one directory or click Create New Folder to add a new folder in the current directory. When you are done, click OK. If you do not want to change the destination folder, click Cancel.
6. | You are returned to the previous Destination Folder panel. Verify that the destination folder displayed is correct. If it is correct, click Next. If it is not correct, click Change again and specify the desired folder.
7. | Before starting the installation, select which of the two user options will have access to the PxPlus installation. The installation begins once a user option is selected. Before choosing a user option, you can review or change your previous settings by clicking Back. To exit the installation wizard without continuing, click Cancel.
8. | Once the installation begins, the progress bar indicates the status (i.e. copying new files, creating shortcuts, etc.).
9. | At the end of the installation, the PxPlus product keys and registration panel is displayed. This panel shows the Registered user name and prompts you to enter your 5-segment product key(s). Enter the Activation Key from the email (if you did not previously copy it). Click the Record Key button. Registration information appears in the white box below the key entry field. If you cannot perform online activation, or if you need to run PxPlus with a temporary activation for a period of time, and you received two Activation Keys, enter the PxPlus Activation Key and click Record Key again. When finished, click Done.
10. | The installation wizard is finished. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
11. | On your desktop, two new shortcuts have been added for the PxPlus version installed:
| This shortcut runs the PxPlus Online Registration. Double clicking it displays a message asking whether you would like to run the online registration. An internet connection is required.
| This shortcut launches the PxPlus IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
12. | Your new PxPlus installation includes temporary activation, which gives you 30 days to register your product with PVX Plus and enable permanent activation. When PxPlus is run for the first time after installation, the system checks whether the software is registered and prompts you to register if it is not. If Yes is selected, the system will connect to the internet to complete the registration. A quick and easy alternative is to double click the Register desktop shortcut. #### Note: It is strongly recommended that you register your software immediately after installation to ensure uninterrupted use of PxPlus.

## See Also

Activation and Registration