Chapter 2: Software Installation & License Registration

5.Log in to Windows as a domain or local user account that has local administrator privileges.

If your machine is a stand-alone server, you need to log in as a local administrator account.

6.Insert the AltiWare CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

7.Select and read the Readme.txt file.

8.After reading the Readme.txt file, click on SETUP.EXE in the AltiWare ACM folder.

9.In the Setup Type dialog box, select the Migrate from ACC 5.1 option.

10.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process. If you see the following dialog box, click the Continue Anyway button.

Note: During installation, a Windows user account with local administrator rights is created automatically to run Altiware services. Do not delete or modify this account. You may change the password through installation. The account name is in the form: (user name: AltiGen_<servername>)

Note: Your AltiWare Administrator password will be reset to the default “22222” after upgrade.

11.Complete the license registration process after software upgrade to activate your licenses. The switching service may not function properly if the system migration license is not registered. See “License Activation and Registration Procedures” on page 27.

About License Keys and the System Key

Licenses must be registered with AltiGen for the system to function at full, licensed capacity. This registration includes both AltiWare systems information, and registration of dealer, installer, and end user (customer) data for each AltiGen system installed or upgraded.

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