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--- sift:documentation:installation [2024/07/17 15:10] – sgranger
+++ sift:documentation:installation [2025/04/03 13:42] (current) – wikisysop
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 ====== Installation ======
+Sift can be operated on computers running Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10. At this time Sift is not compiled for operating systems other than Windows. As of Sift v2025.02.13, Sift can be run on Apple computers via a Windows virtual machine using Parallels, VMWare, or dual boot using Bootcamp. Sift is designed to run on 64-bit computers.
 Sift runs most effectively on computers with the most CPU, RAM, and Network Capacity available. Like most software, the lower the capacity of the computer, the slower the reaction time of the program will be.
-Sift can be operated on computers running Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10. At this time Sift is not compiled for operating systems other than Windows. Sift is designed to run on 64-bit computers.
+===== Downloading Sift =====
-==== Downloading Sift ====
+Has-Motion software is all downloaded over the internet at [[http://www.has-motion.com|www.has-motion.com]].
+Customers are provided login information to access the download page. The login and password are specific to the institution, not the user.
+After you log in at [[http://www.has-motion.com|www.has-motion.com]], you will see a screen similar to this:
+{{:has-motion_download_sift.png}}
+**Note** the license key listed below the download link, you will need this later in the installation process to activate your version of sift
+click the **DOWNLOAD** buttons to save the Sift installation file to your computer. Most web browsers will offer you a choice of where to save the download file. Make sure you remember where you save the downloaded file.
-Has-Motion software is all downloaded over the internet at [[http://www.has-motion.com|www.has-motion.com]].\\
-Customers are provided login information to access the download page. The login and password are specific to the institution, not the user.\\
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-After you log in at [[http://www.has-motion.com|www.has-motion.com]], you will see a screen similar to this:\\
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-{{:motion_download_sift.png}}\\
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-note the license key listed below the download link, you will need this later in the installation process to activate your version of sift\\
-click the **DOWNLOAD** buttons to save the Sift installation file to your computer. Most web browsers will offer you a choice of where to save the download file. Make sure you remember where you save the downloaded file.\\
-\\
 Run the installation executable file you downloaded.
-==== Installing Sift ====
+===== Installing Sift =====
-When you run the executable file that you downloaded you will be guided through the following steps.\\
+When you run the executable file that you downloaded you will be guided through the following steps.
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   - You will then be presented with a summary of where files and shortcuts will be installed. This is your last chance to go back and change your installation choices.
   - You will be asked to wait while the installation process is underway
-  - When the completed dialogue appears Sift has been successfully installed on your computer. Id you leave the checkbox selected Sift will be opened automatically, after you click the finish button.
+  - When the completed dialogue appears Sift has been successfully installed on your computer. If you leave the checkbox selected Sift will be opened automatically, after you click the finish button.
-==== Activation / Deactivation ====
+===== Activation / Deactivation =====
 You will need to activate sift before using it. Once Sift is activated, you will not need to repeat these steps again unless the program is deactivated. Each of the licensing key you purchase can only be used on one computer at a time. If you wish to use the licensing key on another computer you will need to deactivate Sift on the computer using that licensing key before using the licensing key to activate sift on another computer.
-=== Activation ===
+==== Activation ====
 Sift cannot be used until it has been activated.
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   - When you press Activate on the Activation Dialogue, the "Activation Complete" notice should appear.
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+NOTE: If you are not connected to the Internet the first time you start the program, or if you enter an invalid key you will get a message with key system information. First ensure you entered the key correctly if so, you can manually activate a license from the downloads web page (from the list of activated systems section), or you may copy the entire message in the dialog box and e-mail it to support@has-motion.com
-NOTE: If you are not connected to the Internet the first time you start the program, or if you enter an invalid key you will get a message with key system information. '//First ensure you entered the key correctly if so, you can manually activate a license from the downloads web page// (from the list of activated systems section), or you may copy the entire message in the dialog box and e-mail it to support@has-motion.com [file:sift_install_manual.png]\\
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 NOTE 2: if you receive the "Previously Activated User" notice then the license is already in use and you will either have to deactivate it on another computer or purchase an additional license.
-=== Deactivation ===
+==== Deactivation ====
 In order for a Sift license to be used on another computer, it must first be deactivated on the computer it is currently being used on.
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   - On the about Dialogue Box click on the Deactivate button at the bottom right
-==== Uninstalling Sift ====
+===== Uninstalling Sift =====
 If you want to completely remove sift from your computer you will need to uninstall it.