Installation

SpinFire Ultimate can be installed using one of the following two sets of files:

1. .exe - For the typical installation (SpinFire.x64.exe 64bit or SpinFire.x86.exe for 32bit Windows operating systems).
   1. Allows users to choose the language used by the installation wizard.
   2. Upgrades from one version to the next without requiring that the older version be uninstalled.
2. .msi - For the experienced user who requires more control over the installation process.  
   1. Previous versions must be uninstalled before upgrading with a new .msi.
   2. Supports command line and silent installations.
   3. Should be used for enterprise installations.

Installation Using the .exe File

The .exe SpinFire Ultimate installation sequence is as follows:

1. Download the SpinFire.x64.exe installation file if you're on a 64bit Windows Operating System (Start > Search > type System to check if you're 32bit or 64bit)
2. Navigate to the Windows Downloads folder, right click the executable and "Run as Administrator" on the SpinFire.x64.exe. 
   
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  Uninstalling SpinFire Ultimate

Activation and Registration

• /wiki/spaces/SF1100/pages/3233303337 /wiki/spaces/SF1100/pages/3233285414 /wiki/spaces/SF1100/pages/3233285611 Using Floating Licenses

  Enterprise and Silent Installations

  Note: For Enterprise and Silent installations,

• the Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable

•  should be applied before installing SpinFire Ultimate.

  Enterprise and silent installations are straightforward. On the command line, enter:

  Code Block
  msiexec.exe /I SpinFire.x64.msi /qn

   

  To uninstall SpinFire Ultimate x86 or x64 with limited UI, enter:

  Code Block
  msiexec.exe /x {

• 81F1D5FC-

• ADE4-

• 4047-

• AAEC-

• 1D73FF3FD544} /qb

  Info
  title Note
  The product ID string, {

• 81F1D5FC-

• ADE4-

• 4047-

• AAEC-

• 1D73FF3FD544}, is specific to SpinFire 11.4.

• 1—each version has a unique product ID. See SpinFire Ultimate Releases for a list of SpinFire Ultimate product IDs.

  Specify the Application Language

  To specify which language is used by the application, download two additional files:

  • 1028.mst - Set Chinese (tr) as the default language
  • 1029.mst - Set Czech as the default
  language 
  • language 
  • 1031.mst - Set German as the default language
  • 1033.mst - Set English as the default
  language 
  • language 
  • 1034.mst - Set Spanish as the default language 
  • 1036.mst - Set French as the default language 
  • 1040.mst - Set Italian as the default language 
  • 1041.mst - Set Japanese as the default language 
  • 1042.mst - Set Korean as the default language 
  • 2052.mst - Set Chinese (sm) as the default language 
  • 2070.mst - Set Portuguese as the default language 

  Examples

  German/1031/de-DE language setting via MSI installer and 1031.mst with suppressed UI.

  Code Block
  msiexec.exe /i SpinFire.x64.msi TRANSFORMS=1031.mst /qb

  German/1031/de-DE language setting via MSI installer and 1031.mst

• and no

•  UI (typically used with software distribution tools).

  Code Block
  msiexec.exe /i SpinFire.x64.msi TRANSFORMS=1031.mst /qn

  Warning
  title Important
  When using the command line, the order of the arguments matters. Type the commands exactly as shown.

   

  Updating SpinFire Ultimate

  To update SpinFire Ultimate, s

• elect Help

•  > Check For Updates.

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  SpinFire Ultimate checks the Actify website for the latest version of the software. If a new version exists, it is downloaded and installed, and SpinFire Ultimate is automatically restarted.

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  An organization may want to make the latest update available to their users internally. To do this:

  1. The organization’s system administrator should contact Actify for the update files.
  2. Place the files on a shared local network.
  3. Users must select

• 1. the Use Custom Updates URL checkbox on

• 1. the Application Settings

• 1.  page. (This setting overrides the Actify site links.)Image Modified
  2. Enter the shared network URL in the text field.
  3. Click

• 1. the Apply Settings

• 1.  button.

• 1. Select Help

• 1.  > Check for Updates.

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