Operation Manual

Installing Crystal Reports XI
Installing Crystal Reports XI
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34 Crystal Reports User’s Guide
Installing Crystal Reports XI
The Crystal Reports Installation Wizard works with Microsoft Windows
Installer to guide you through the installation process. The Installation Wizard
automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and updates files
as required.
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing Crystal Reports
and shows how to customize your installation. The main topics are:
• “Installation requirements” on page 34
• “Installing Crystal Reports on a local machine” on page 35
• “Creating an installation point and installing from a network server” on
page 36
• “Customizing your installation” on page 38
• “Running a silent installation” on page 41
• “Upgrading Crystal Reports components” on page 43
As one of the final steps in the installation process, you’ll be asked if you want
to register the product. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this
process.
Installation requirements
Minimum installation requirements
Note:
• The .NET components require the .NET 1.0 or .NET 1.1 runtime.
• The Java components require a J2EE 1.3.x or J2EE 1.4.x compatible
runtime.
Operating Systems Windows 2000
Windows XP Professional
Windows 2003 Server
Computer/Processor 133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU
Memory At least 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM. 256 MB
recommended. 4 gigabytes (GB) maximum
Disk space 320 Megabytes
Drive CD-ROM or DVD drive