This article provides step-by-step instructions for the pre-installation, installation, and download of Alchemy Player 8. It covers important considerations such as Microsoft Windows updates, system administrator login, disk space requirements, and installation location options.
Before you install:
- Run all Microsoft Windows Updates before starting the installation. Pending updates can interfere with the installation process. Look for update notifications in your taskbar.
- You will need a Windows System Administrator login to complete the installation. If you are unsure about your login privileges, please contact your IT Department.
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Note: S Mode must be disabled to install non-Store apps. For instructions on how to switch out of S Mode, see Switching out of S mode in Windows.
STEP 1 OF 3: PRE-INSTALLATION
| The Player installer will check for adequate disk space. You will need to contact your local IT Department for assistance if there is insufficient disk space for the Player installation. This dialog box will appear: | |
| Prior to continuing with the Player installation, please save your work and close all open programs including Player and your Client Media folder, if upgrading. If Player is running, this dialog box will appear: | |
| If your existing version of Player is newer than the current installer, this dialog box will appear: | |
| If you are currently running a version of Player prior to v6.0, this dialog box will appear: | |
| You will need to contact your local IT Department for assistance if you are attempting to install on a nonsupported version of Windows. This dialog box will appear: |
STEP 2 OF 3: INSTALLATION
You can install using the shipped USB or downloading from the provided Player 8 link.
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USB Installation:
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Download Installation:
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Navigate to AlchemyPlayerSetup and double-click. |
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As an Administrator, if you receive any prompts regarding User Account Control, please click Yes to continue. |
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Next, the Alchemy Player - InstallShield Wizard will appear.
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If you are attempting to install over the same version of Alchemy Player, this dialog box will appear. You must contact Alchemy Support to preserve RF Codes, Groups and Playlists. Checking the box by “Preserve…” will only retain your Courseware, Client Media and training records.
Click Remove to continue. |
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Accept the terms in the End User License Agreement (EULA) for the Alchemy Player program.
Click Next to continue. |
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The default installation location for Alchemy Player is: C:\Program Files(x86)\Alchemy Systems\Player
If you would like to install Player in a different location, please click Change to modify.
Click Next to continue. |
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For Initial Installs ONLY:
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The default installation location for Content is: C:\ProgramData\Alchemy Systems\Sistem\MODULES
If you would like to install the Content in a different location, please click Change to modify. This dialog box will not appear if Alchemy Player is already installed.
Click Next to continue. |
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To review or change any installation settings, click Back.
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to Cancel the installation after this step. The remainder of this installation will take up to an hour to complete depending on your computer’s configuration.
Click Install to continue. |
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The Alchemy Player - InstallShield Wizard will install Alchemy Player from the USB drive. This dialog box reflects the progress: |
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Once Alchemy Player is installed, the Alchemy Courseware Installer will take some time to extract and install your Alchemy Courseware from the USB drive. This dialog box reflects the progress: |
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Upon completion, please verify the “Wizard has successfully installed Alchemy Player” as shown in this dialog box:
Click Finish to continue. |
STEP 3 OF 3: DOWNLOAD DATABASE
You can install using the shipped USB or downloading from the provided Player 8 link.
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Launch Player by double-clicking the Alchemy Player icon on your computer desktop.
From the Main Tab on the Player Home Screen, click the Download icon on the Settings ribbon. |
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Prior to using Player, you must download your users, activities and courseware.
To download the recommended defaults to complete your installation, select All and click Download on the Administrative Settings screen: |
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For Initial Installs ONLY: If this is a first-time installation, Alchemy Support will need to remote on to your computer to complete your initial Alchemy Player configuration. This dialog box will appear: Click Close and contact Alchemy Support for assistance:
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After completing a successful download, this dialog box will appear.
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Choosing Next on the window above will open this Download Courses window showing any course updates available since your last download:
If this is a first-time installation of Player on your computer, the download process may take many hours to complete depending on your Internet speed and computer’s configuration. Consider letting your download run overnight. Once the download is complete, click Close to return to Alchemy Player. |
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You are now ready to begin training!