AdvDCSM Product Support for AdvDCSMT1DCSS (T1) Trial Version on a Windows 7 PC

Last Updates: October 17, 2019, January 1, 2023, January 30, 2023.

•I) T1 TRIAL VERSION INSTALLATION for DL DOWNLOAD (DL) Procedure on a Windows 7 PC

•II) T1 TRIAL VERSION UNINSTALLATION for DL Procedure on a Windows 7 PC

I) T1 TRIAL VERSION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR DOWNLOAD (DL) DISTRIBUTION (Windows 7 PC)

This section describes the AdvDCSMT1DCSS (T1) Trial Version (TV) DownLoad-Based Installation Procedure for a Windows 7 PC.

AdvDCSMT1DCSS TRIAL VERSION DOWNLOAD-BASED INSTALLATION on a Windows 7 PC

AdvDCSM DCSS : T1 V1 (Version 1) TV

The INSTALLATION of T1 is an Installation process that requires the use of one (1) Installer. This Installer is found in one folder that is created from the one Downloaded Zip file. The DownLoad Instructions can be found on the NSSyssoft website for obtaining this Zip file. The UnZipping processing of this file using the standard Zip Tool Procedure should produce

'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-InstallerTV.zip' file => 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-InstallerTV' folder.

Note that this mapping reflects the Zip Tool Folder Naming choice and should not be changed.

Note that the Buyer (User) PC's Windows Operating System Files View option 'Hide extensions for known file types' must be disabled (Unchecked) so that T1 V1 TV will work correctly.

Note that it is crucial that the AdvDCSMT1DCSS TV Installer File's and 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS.exe' file's 'Compatibility Mode' is selected to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'" for correct operation on the Buyer (User)'s Windows 7 PC.

Please be advised that this procedure's instructions must be followed to install successfully the AdvDCSMT1DCSS software.

INSTALLATION and Operation occurs for a User with Administrator Privileges on this PC with only ONE Administrator account.

T1 V1 TV is composed of UnManaged C++ code at this time. If T1 V1 TV was composed of UnManaged and Managed C++ code, the Microsoft .Net Framework Version 1.1 (& Service Pack 1) would be required to be resident on this PC. Thus, at this time, the Microsoft .Net Framework Version 1.1 (& Service Pack 1) is not a Requirement for the use of T1 V1 TV.

SINGLE USER-SINGLE COMPUTER LICENSE is required for use of AdvDCSMT1DCSS on this PC.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE USER READ THE NOLTA SIMULATED SYSTEMS SOFTWARE (NSSyssoft) TRIAL LICENSE AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE IF THE USER WANTS TO USE T1 LEGALLY AND CORRECTLY:

WARNING: AdvDCSMT1DCSS will not work properly on this PC if it is not licensed for this PC System!!!!!

NOTE: T1 is a Digital Communication SYSTEM SIMULATOR whose implementation is at the level of a PRODUCT PROTOTYPE. Its intended goal/ purpose/design is to simulate reliably a variety of Digital Communication systems of varying complexity as described in the README T1 Help Trial Version.txt file. Its Capability (Operational Performance) is dependent on many complex interacting factors that involve the User's PC/Computer System components itself. The User must be cognizant of the limits of the User's PC Computer System.

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Verify that the AdvDCSMT1DCSS InstallerTV Zip file has been downloaded successfully and has been unzipped, i.e., you have extracted its contents.

2) Verify again that this PC satisfies all of the Computer System Requirements for successfully using T1 on this PC.

3) Confirm or Setup this Windows PC to operate for a User with Administrator Privileges.

4) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer' folder found in the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-InstallerTV' folder.

5) Four files are found in the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer' folder: 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer.msi', 'InstMsiA.exe', 'InstMsiW.exe', 'Setup.exe', and 'Setup.ini'.

The 'Compatibility Mode' must be selected to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'User-Specified Selection'" for each file:

	 File	                       'User-Specified Selection'
'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer.msi'	     'Previous versions of Windows'
'InstMsiA.exe'	                     'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'
'InstMsiW.exe'	                     'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'
'Setup.exe'	                     'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'

Note: To perform this operation, the Compatibility Mode for a file will be found by selecting the target file and then single clicking the 'Properties' option that is found under the 'File' Menu. The file's Properties Dialog box will then appear. Next select the 'Compatibility' tab and then the 'Compatibility Mode' option.

6) Initiate the Installation by Selecting the 'Setup.exe' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'Setup.exe'.

You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.

7) Observe the appearance of the AdvDCSMT1DCSS Setup Wizard, Welcome.

Note: Delay of the Setup Wizard, Welcome may occur.

8) Read each Installation User Interface Dialog Box's Text and follows its Directions:

i) Note that the T1 'License Agreement' is the same one that you accepted on the NSSyssoft website prior to Download and

ii) Focus on the 'Read Me' Information and Comply with the 'Read Me' Instructions to eliminate a possible subsequent User Validation/Licensing problem.

iii) Note that the 'Select Installation Folder' Dialog box will inform you where you can find the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS.exe' file is located. For Windows 7 PC, this location is:

C:\ Program Files (x86)\ Nolta Simulated Systems Software\AdvDCSMT1DCSS\

9) Upon successful T1 installation, restart the PC.

10) Observe the 'Shortcut to AdvDCSMT1DCSS' icon on the Desktop and 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS' icon in the 'Start Menu'.

11) For the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS.exe' file, the 'Compatibility Mode' must be selected to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'".

The 'Compatibility' tab and the 'Compatibility Mode' option for this file can be found by Right Click on the Desktop 'Shortcut to AdvDCSMT1DCSS' and then Click on 'Properties' to obtain the 'Shortcut to AdvDCSMT1DCSS Properties' dialog.

The 'Compatibility' tab and the 'Compatibility Mode' option for this file can be found via the 'Start' Menu (Click on the 'Start' Button) and 'All Programs' (Click); and Right Click on 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS' and select 'Properties' to obtain the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Properties' dialog.

Also, the 'Compatibility Mode' option for this file can be found via 'Properties' option of the 'File' Menu after the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS.exe' file has been selected.

12) Start AdvDCSMT1DCSS.

You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer?" that interrupts the Start (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.

Observe that the 'User Installation Information' Dialog box appears.

13) Respond to this dialog box's Queries and follow its directions:

i) Select Windows 7 or 10 OS choice as the Windows Operating System (OS) Version that is running on the User's Windows 7 PC;

ii) Select First choice as the T1 Version 1 TV Installation Type (Update, or Non-Update choices are not enabled).

Note that the third Query (Displayed when T1 V1 or T1 V2 is used and as a result of the User's selecting the Windows 7 or 10 OS choice and the Update or Non-Update choice):

"For this Windows 7 or 10 OS PC, T1's Operative Mode of Last (Just Prior) Installation?:"
"XP Compatibility Mode (Service Pack 2)"
"or Native Mode (Virtual Store Used)"

will not be displayed since only the First Installation Type is allowed.

14) Observe that the 'AdvDCSM: DCSS Help: Trial Version Guide' is presented to you in the foreground and the AdvDCSMT1DCSS Graphic User Interface (GUI) frame menu will appear in the background.

Upon clicking on the 'OK' or 'Cancel' button of this Guide, the 'AdvDCSM: DCSS Help: Key Capabilities and Features Guide' will be presented to you.

Upon clicking on the 'OK' or 'Cancel' button of this Guide, Observe that the AdvDCSMT1DCSS Graphic User Interface (GUI) frame menu will appear ready for FIRST USE.

This T1 GUI frame menu contains 'Help' Menu items (choices) that will provide access to information about T1 and instructions on how to use T1 if needed. These 'Help' choices are as follows:

i) 'Help: Trial Version Guide';
ii) 'Help: Key Capabilities and Features Guide';
iii) 'Help: Menu Use Guide';
iv) 'Help: Input Interface Use Guide'; and
v) 'Help: Results File Print Guide.'

15) Observe that when AdvDCSMT1DCSS is used after the FIRST USE, an 'Announcement' Dialog will appear first and then T1's GUI with or without the above described first two Help Guides (User-dependent) will appear for Use.

Note that if the User turns off or turns on the display of the 'Help: Key Capabilities and Features Guide' at Startup, the 'Help: Trial Version Guide' will not or will be displayed, respectively.

16) For the successful display of a .txt file via File operation 'Print Preview' after using 'Open' or 'Recent File' operation, the 'Hide extensions for known file types' feature of the Windows OS must be turned off. This Windows feature is accessible via 'Start' Menu, 'Control Panel', 'Folder Options', 'View', 'Advanced Settings', 'Files and Folders' option path.

17) For successful 'Print' or 'Print Preview' of a Results File (.txt file), the Windows Operating System must be declared to T1. This declaration would have been made in step 13 (via the 'User Installation Information' Dialog box). Confirmation of this choice is shown via the 'Help: Results File Print Guide' dialog query. This dialog query will be presented to the User at the time of First Use of T1. The Windows 7 or 10 OS choice should be shown to be selected.

(1/28/23)

II) T1 TRIAL VERSION UNINSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR DOWNLOAD (DL) DISTRIBUTION (Windows 7 PC)

This section describes the AdvDCSMT1DCSS (T1) TRIAL VERSION (TV) DownLoad-Based UnInstallation Procedure for a Windows 7 PC.

AdvDCSMT1DCSS TRIAL VERSION DOWNLOAD-BASED UNINSTALLATION on a Windows 7 PC

AdvDCSM DCSS : T1

Please be advised that this procedure's instructions must be followed to successfully uninstall the Trial Version AdvDCSMT1DCSS software.

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer' folder found in the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-InstallerTV' folder.

2) Initiate the UnInstallation by Selecting the 'Setup.exe' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'Setup.exe'.

You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.

3) Observe the appearance of the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Setup Wizard, Welcome'.

4) Select the 'Remove AdvDCSMT1DCSS' option and Initiate this process.

5) Observe the message "AdvDCSMT1DCSS has been successfully removed " in the 'Installation Complete' Dialog.

(10/12/19)