Downloading Question

[LD]

Note: I moved this from General Discussion as it seemed more appropriate here.

Hello,
I am sure, in my usual fasion, I am missing something obvious, but where should I  extract the files to when downloading the files in Windows XP? I saved to the default folder but don't see Pixinsight showing up in my Programs list.
Thanks,
Larry
PS: Haven't imaged for months, but am now awaiting a new camera. Having become enamored of the program throughout the free beta phase, this was certainly the most crucial expense after the cost of the camera itself!

[Juan Conejero]

Hi Larry,

Welcome back, and thank you for your support

I assume you have downloaded this file:

PI-win-x86-01.02.05.417-nsi-20080821-c.exe

in case you have a 32-bit Windows version, or:

PI-win-x86_64-01.02.05.417-nsi-20080821-c.exe

if you're running a 64-bit version.

Anyway what you've downloaded is a common Windows installation file -just run it to perform the installation. The time-limited betas were just self-extracting compressed archives, but now we have true installation packages and all

Before installing the new version, I recommend you to erase the old beta version, if you still have it, to avoid potential problems. Read the instructions email _completely_, and just follow the instructions.

Tell me if it works well.

Cheers,
Juan

[Jack Harvey]

I created a empty folder in my C: drive and put downloaded to that folder.  Upon extracting and install i get a desktop shortcut to PixI automatically

[Jack Harvey]

as I said.... What Juan says<G>!

[LD]

Juan and Jack,
Up and running, thanks! Now if only that camera would get here so I have some data to play with...
Larry

[Jack Harvey]

What camera did you get and what scope will you have it on?

[LD]

Jack,
I've got a Q453HR from CCD-Labs on order. I want to try one-shot after using an MX716 for several years--my limited time and weather has always limited my ability to gather lots of multi-channel data. Also was anxious to move to a bigger chip--but really did love that camera which I just sold to a student who I think will enjoy getting a start with it.
Still my old scopes--an 8" LX90 SCT and William Optics ZS66SD. Can't wait to try it all out and post some new work--and pester this forum for ideas on how to improve them!
Regards,
Larry