HP StoreEver TapeAssure Software - Manual (Page 19)

2 Installing and using L&TT on Windows
Installing L&TT
The Windows version of L&TT uses the InstallShield application. InstallShield lets you choose the
installation directory and select other options. It also sets up shortcuts to launch the application in
the Start menu and on the desktop. The Start menu shortcuts also provide access to the online help,
the readme file, the report viewer, and the L&TT Installation Check feature.
Upgrading from a previous version of L&TT
Beginning with version 4.0, the L&TT installer automatically uninstalls any previous versions before
installing the current version, so it is not necessary to manually uninstall your previous version.
Windows installation prerequisites
Download link http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools
Install time (typical) 1-5 minutes
Reboot requirements A reboot is required only if your system requires ASPI or an
upgrade to the currently installed version. On systems that
require ASPI, if the installer detects a previously installed
version of ASPI older than v4.57, it will install a more recent
version of ASPI, which will require a reboot.
On Windows NT and 2000, ASPI is not installed as part
of the operating system. If a reboot is unacceptable, do not
select the checkbox for this option in the installation process.
If you choose not to install ASPI, you must use the Miniport
driver (Miniport I/O mode) to scan for devices.
Issues may arise, however, when using the Miniport I/O
mode with devices that use non-standard OS drivers, or are
“claimed” by other applications or the OS. When using the
Miniport I/O mode when a device is claimed, it may be
necessary to shut down any running backup/storage
application services to make the device accessible to L&TT.
Alternatively, using the ASPI I/O mode may make the device
accessible without requiring any further action.
Software dependencies/prerequisites Device drivers for the connected tape devices/libraries or
default device driver should be present.
NOTE: L&TT can be run from a CD ROM or USB flash
drive. See Running L&TT from a CD-ROM or USB flash
drive (page 178) .
Known issues When downloading the L&TT application from the Web to
your local system, make sure you name the download folder
to something other than Library and Tape Tools or
the installation will fail if you attempt to install from that
folder. The failure error will indicate that a different instance
of the installer is already running.
Also, do not rename the L&TT installation file. Renaming the
file may create a conflict that prevents L&TT from installing.
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