Installing Software And Network Operation; Installing Software And Software Update; Installing An Upgrade Or Service Pack - Siemens SINUMERIK 810D Commissioning Manual

Installing software and network operation

Overview
This chapter describes how to install and update additional software based on the
preinstalled Windows XP PCU Basesoftware.
The description below is based on the delivery condition of the hardware and software
components. The Service menu and the Service desktop are both important tools.
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Installing software and software update

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Installing an upgrade or Service Pack

Upgrades and Service Packs for the WinNT 4.0 PCU Basesoftware are provided in two
ways:
● Setup directory:
● Self-extracting setup:
Upgrades and Service Packs can be processed in two ways, irrespective of how they are
provided:
● Independent setup:
● Subsetup of a frame setup:
PCU Basesoftware (IM6)
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All files required for the installation, including Setup.exe, cab files, Setup.ini, etc., are
stored together in one directory. The installation is started by starting Setup.exe.
First, when started, Setup.exe extracts itself to a temporary setup directory and then
starts the installation by starting Setup.exe, which is stored there.
The entire installation is controlled by the setup itself. In particular, setup is responsible
for executing any necessary restarts during and/or after installation.
The behavior of the setup is controlled via the Setup.ini control file. This is contained in
the (temporary) setup directory as standard. The control parameters are set for interactive
installation per default.
Setup evaluates the control file only if it is stored in the (temporary) setup directory.
Setup is started from a frame setup and, as such, does not have full control over the
installation procedure. Instead, it reports state changes and results, such as
success/failure, completion, cancellation, or any necessary restarts during and/or after
installation, to the frame setup. The frame setup is then responsible for carrying out the
appropriate measures.
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