Installing Pe-Design Next + Cw On The Computer; Installation Procedure - Brother KIT CW Installation Manual

INSTALLING PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW ON THE COMPUTER

INSTALLING PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW ON THE
COMPUTER
To create original cutwork patterns in PE-DESIGN NEXT, install this upgrade application. This upgrade
application is intended for owners of PE-DESIGN versions 5 through 8 or PE-DESIGN NEXT.
Users who do not have PE-DESIGN version 5 through 8 or PE-DESIGN NEXT should purchase PE-
DESIGN NEXT. Contact your nearest authorized dealer for details.
Before Installation
This section describes precautions and procedures for upgrading PE-DESIGN version 5, 6, 7, 8 or PE-DESIGN
NEXT to the PE-DESIGN NEXT with the cutwork functions enabled. Use it with the included CD-ROM2
"Upgrade to PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW for PE-DESIGN Versions 5/6/7/8/NEXT".
In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges.
If you are not logged on with the Administrator account, the password for the Administrator account
(Administrators) may be requested with Windows® 7. Type in the password to continue the procedure.
In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot
connect to the Internet, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service.
If the software installation is canceled before it is completed or if the procedures are not performed as described,
installation will not be completed correctly.
Do not remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of the computer while the installation is being performed.
Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is completed.
Before turning on the computer, be sure that the USB card writer module is DISCONNECTED.
Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements.
For customers using PE-DESIGN versions 5, 6, 7 and 8
By completing this installation, the software will be upgraded to the PE-DESIGN NEXT. After installation, users of
PE-DESIGN versions 5, 6, 7 and 8 should also refer to the Instruction Manual, which provides descriptions for
functions other than the cutwork functions. (For details on viewing the Instruction Manual, refer to page 4.)
System Requirements
Operation System
Processor
Memory
Hard disk free space
Monitor
Port
Printer
CD-ROM drive
Internet Access

Installation Procedure

The installation procedure differs depending on whether or not PE-DESIGN NEXT is installed on the
computer. Perform the installation according to the appropriate procedure below.
■ CASE 1: When PE-DESIGN NEXT is not installed on the computer
[Step 1] Installing the Software (page 19)
[Step 2] Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module (page 20)
■ CASE 2: When PE-DESIGN NEXT is already installed on the computer
[Step 1] Upgrading PE-DESIGN to the Latest Version (page 22)
[Step 2] Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module with the Upgrade Wizard (page 22)
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Windows XP, Windows Vista
1GHz or higher
512MB (1GB or more is recommended)
300MB
XGA (1024 x 768), 16-bit color or higher
1 available USB
A graphic printer that is supported by your system (if you wish to print your images)
Required for installation
Required for upgrade
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, Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit)