<p>Created June 20, 2019</p>
<p>The URL to download the Sierra Desktop Application (SDA) is http://galileo.valpo.edu/sierra/desktop</p>
<p>Your computer is likely a 64-bit Windows system, but if in doubt, follow these steps to verify this:</p>
<ul>
<li>Select the <strong>Start</strong> button, then select <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>System</strong> > <strong>About</strong> </li>
<li>At the right, under <strong>Device specifications,</strong> see <strong>System type</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow the directions on the screen, also listed below:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you are using a 32-bit Windows system, select the <strong>Windows (SFX)</strong> archive file.</li>
<li>If you are using a 64-bit Windows system, select <strong>Windows Pure 64 Bit (SFX)</strong> archive file.</li>
<li>Run <strong>sfx_sierra_win.exe</strong> (or <strong>sfx_sierra_win64.exe</strong>).</li>
<ul>
<li><strong>On Windows 8 and later, you may see a Windows Defender SmartScreen warning. Click More options and run anyway.</strong></li>
<li>Allow the application to make settings changes: click <strong>Yes</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<li>In the installer window, select your options and click <strong>Done</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p>During installation, you will be prompted for admin credentials. Please see this page: https://wiki.valpo.edu/library/index.php/Local_Administrator_Rights for information about who has local administrator rights.</p>
<p>The shortcut folder will default to the wrong location (see screenshot). To fix this, when it gives you the option of the location for the shortcut, don't choose the default "desktop"- select choose location and enter your desktop's location (example: C:\Users\rmuszkie\Desktop).</p>
<p>If, during installation, you run into any problems, contact Alison Downey or Ruth Connell with questions.</p>