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Installation on Windows

System Requirements

Software Installation

Software installation is a two-part step.  First, the setup.exe installer must be run to install the main application program and QuickTime.  Secondly, the foot controller driver must be installed.

To begin installation, insert the software CD into the CD drive of the computer.  The installer program is called setup.exe.  This program should launch automatically when the CD is inserted in the drive.  Some computer systems have this auto start feature disabled.  If the installation program does not launch after a few moments, manually launch the installation program by finding setup.exe on the CD using Windows Explorer.  Note that on some Windows systems, the file name extensions might be set to be hidden.  If this is the case, setup.exe will appear as merely setup.  When you have located setup.exe, launch it by double-clicking on its icon.

The Welcome screen appears.  Read the text, and then click the Next button.

The License Agreement screen appears.  Read this agreement carefully.  If you agree with the terms of the agreement, click the button next to I accept the agreement.  Then Next button will then become activated.  Click the Next button to continue with the installation.

If you leave the button next to I do not accept the agreement selected, the Next button will stay inactive and you cannot install the software.  If you do not agree with the terms of the agreement, click on the Cancel button and the installer will quit without installing the software.  You may return the product for a refund.

The Read Me screen appears.  This text explains what software will be installed and how to do a customized installation to install only selected components, if desired.  Read the text, and then click the Next button.

Next, select a destination to install the software by typing in a path in the edit box or by clicking the Browse button.  In most cases, the default path is appropriate and simply pressing the Next button is the most appropriate course of action.  Click the Next button to continue once the destination path is entered.

The Select Start Menu Folder screen appears.  Here, you may choose the folder in which that the installed software will reside in the Windows Start Menu.  In most cases, the default choice is appropriate, however, if you wish to place the software in a different location in the Start Menu, you may do so by either typing in a new folder name or by clicking the Browse button to find an existing folder.  Click the Next button to continue with the installation.

The opportunity to create a desktop icon for the installed software now appears.  By default, a desktop icon is created.  A desktop icon will allow the software to be launched very quickly by double-clicking on it.  If you do not wish to have a desktop icon installed, simply uncheck the checkbox by clicking on it.  Click the Next button to continue.

The Ready to Install screen now appears.  Here you will see a summary of the choices that were made leading up to this point.  If you wish to make changes, simply click the Back button several times until you are presented with the opportunity to change the item in question.  If everything is fine, click the Install button to begin copying files to your computer.

The necessary files will now be copied to your computer. 

If QuickTime 6.0 or later is not installed on your computer, QuickTime will be installed.  If you already have QuickTime 6.0 or later, the QuickTime installer will be skipped.

When the QuickTime installer begins, the following window appears:

Click Next to continue.  The following window appears:

Click Next to continue on with the installation.  Apple ComputerŐs QuickTime license agreement is displayed.  Read it, and if you agree with the terms, click the Agree button to continue.

The following screen appears where a destination location for the QuickTime installation can be chosen.  Most people choose the default location.  Click Next to continue.

The QuickTime installation type can now be chosen:  Minimum, Recommended, or Custom.  Leave the Recommended setting selected and click Next.

The QuickTime installer now asks for a Program Folder to include the installed files into.  This folder will appear in the Windows Start Menu.  Generally, the default is acceptable to most people.  Click Next to continue on.

A registration screen now appears for upgrading to Apple ComputerŐs QuickTime Pro.  QuickTime Pro is not required for Solo Performer Show Controller, so the Next button can be pressed without filling out the form.

The QuickTime installer now copies all of the necessary files to the hard drive.

When done, QuickTime needs to be set up.  The QuickTime Setup Assistant launches.  Click Next to continue on.

The following window now appears.  Click Next to continue on.

The following window appears that allows file types to be associated with QuickTime.  The default settings are advisable, so click Finish to complete the setup.

After clicking Finish, the following window appears:

Uncheck the two check boxes and click Close.

QuickTime is now installed, and the Solo Performer Show Controller software installation is complete.  Click the Finish button to exit the installer.

Foot Controller Driver Installation

In order for the Solo Performer Show Controller software to communicate with the foot controller, a driver needs to be installed.  To do this, simply connect the foot controller to the computerŐs USB port using the cable provided.  In a few seconds, Windows will auto-detect the foot controller and present the following dialog box:

In a moment, this dialog box will go away and the following dialog box will appear:

Click the Next button to begin the Found New Hardware Wizard.

The following dialog box will be displayed.  Make sure that Search for a suitable driver for my device is selected.  It should be selected by default.  Click the Next button to continue.

The following dialog box appears, asking where Windows will look for the drivers.  Make sure that CD-ROM drives is selected.  It should be selected by default.  Make sure that your installation CD is in your CD drive, then click the Next button to continue.

In a moment, a dialog box will appear that announces that a suitable driver was found.  Click Next to install it.

The necessary files will now be copied to your hard drive.

When finished, the following dialog box will be displayed:

Click Finish to exit the Found New Hardware Wizard.  The necessary software to communicate with the Solo Performer Show Controller foot controller is now installed.