Mr2 install question

[gavetta]

I did a search but couldn't really get an anwser. Is the Mr2 download from the website a complete "stand alone" install? i.e. If I install it on a new pc, do I need any previous versions of X to be already installed? Do I have to have Mr1 already installed etc., etc.,?? Probably a dumb question but I'm under the impression that it's "stand alone" from what I read on the Mastercam website. Can anyone tell me yay or nay?Thanks.

[John13]

Yes, it is a stand alone version.

[Thad]

There is no need for prior versions to be installed.

 

Yeah...what John said.

 

Thad

[gavetta]

Thanks guys. Time to take the plunge.

Actually I already installed over Mr1 myself but we're setting up a new pc for some one and I wanted to get it right.

[Thad]

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we're setting up a new pc for some one and I wanted to get it right.

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Make sure you install .net Framework and DirectX V9. I'm not sure if the web download will check this for you (like installing from the CD did).

 

Thad

[gavetta]

Ah, good point Thad. Anybody else know the answer to that one? and whether or not I'd have to install the original CD first and then update to Mr2. I'm thinking that might be my "safest" bet.

[3rdstring]

You can get both the 1.1 Framework & Direct x 9 from Microsofts website.

 

Direct X

 

.Net 1.1

[Thad]

gavetta,

 

Just to clarify, you don't need any previous version of MC installed to use the MR2 web download. What I was referring to was that when you install from the CD (plain old version X?) it would search your system and tell you whether you needed to install .net and DirectX. I was questioning whether the web download, since it's kind of a "light version" (no sample files, videos, etc), if it would check these things for you. If you're unclear on whether you have them installed, go to the Control Panel-Add Remove Programs and you'll see them if they're installed. Clear as mud?

 

Thad

[gavetta]

Thanks Thad. Clear as mud....yup. I'll check it out before install.