Luminex LDS 1.7 SP2 to xPONENT 3.1 Rev 2 Upgrade Instructions - Manual (Page 10)

Luminex LDS 1.7 SP2 Upgrade Instructions to xPONENT 3.1 SP1 - For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
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Uninstall Luminex
Software
During the Luminex software removal, error dialog boxes may open.
They do not affect the uninstall. Click OK or Yes to continue the
uninstall process.
If you are continuing from the Remove Luminex LMAT Software
procedure, skip to step 4.
To remove the software:
1. Close any open applications.
2. On the PC desktop select: Start > Settings > Control Panel. The
Control Panel dialog box opens on the desktop.
3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/
Remove Programs dialog box opens.
4. Under the Currently installed programs list, select Luminex
LDS 1.7 SP2. The entry expands to include the Change/Remove
button. Click Remove.
The InstallShield Wizard dialog box opens and begins
removing the software. When the software is removed, the
InstallShield Wizard dialog box closes automatically.
5. Repeat step 4 two more times, selecting LxMAINT and LXR in
the Currently installed programs list.
6. Close the Add/Remove Programs dialog box and the control
panel.
7. If the Luminex Data Collector icon is still present on the desk-
top, drag it to the Recycle Bin.
Install Luminex xPONENT
3.1 SP1 Software
Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 includes the data conversion utility,
xCONVERT, which requires a separate installation.
To install the software:
1. Click Install xPONENT to begin installation of xPONENT 3.1
SP1.
2. An Internet Explorer dialog box opens with the following text:
Active content can harm your computer or disclose personal
information. Are you sure that you want to allow CDs to run
active content on your computer? Click Yes to continue.
Note: Steps 2, 3, and 4 may not
occur in all installations. 3. A File Download – Security Warning dialog box opens with the
following text: Do you want to run or save this file? Click Run to
continue.
4. An Internet Explorer – Security Warning dialog box opens
with the following text: The publisher could not be verified. Are
you sure you want to run this software? Click Run to continue.
Note: If you are installing a
new PC, you do not need to
uninstall Luminex software.
Note: If you purchased a new
PC from Luminex as part of
the upgrade, you do not need to
perform these steps. xPONENT
3.1 SP1 software is already
installed.