34 Administrator Guide for SAS 9.1.3 Foundation for Microsoft Windows
Using the System Requirements Wizard
The System Requirements Wizard makes sure that the minimum system requirements are
installed on your computer before the SAS System is installed.
Updating Operating System Software
The System Requirements Wizard may update system components that are part of the
operating system. Updating these components to appropriate levels is an important part of a
successful SAS System installation.
It is possible that some of the system components that need to be updated by the System
Requirements Wizard will be in use by the operating system. Unfortunately, this situation will
require a reboot of the computer to properly update the system components in use.
Close Anti-virus and Firewall Software
Before you start the System Requirements Wizard, it is recommended that you close your
anti-virus and firewall software. This will keep the number of required reboots to a minimum.
The number of reboots that will be required can vary from computer to computer, since it is
determined by the level of the system components installed on the computer when the System
Requirements Wizard is run.
Some anti-virus and/or firewall configurations can prevent an application from installing
successfully. If you are unable to close the anti-virus or firewall software, make sure that your
configuration allows you to install software and to update the registry. If your SAS installation
fails and you have mandatory anti-virus or firewall software running, please check with your
system administrator.
Starting the System Requirements Wizard
To start the System Requirements Wizard, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD-ROM labeled Setup Disk into the source drive. The SAS 9.1 Foundation
autoplay should appear if autoplay is enabled on your computer.
If this does not happen, select the Run menu option from the Windows Start menu and
type:
<source_drive>:\SETUP.EXE
where <source_drive> is the drive containing the SAS 9.1.3 Foundation installation
media.
2. Select Verify System Requirements from the list of options.
Updating to Minimum System Requirements
After starting the System Requirements Wizard, follow these steps:
1. Carefully read the Welcome window and then select Next.
2. A complete list of all system components that need to be updated by the System
Requirements Wizard will be displayed. Review the list and click Next.
