How to install MassLynx on a PC - WKB86397

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Install MassLynx on a PC

ENVIRONMENT

• MassLynx

PROCEDURE

1. See MassLynx 4.2 Installation and Configuration Guide for the latest procedure
    
2. Check you have the appropriate MassLynx SCN (Software Change Note) for your operating system and compatible mass spectrometer by checking this article:
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3. Ensure that your key disk for necessary optional software is available in a readable form.
4. Log in to the Waters-supplied PC with a local Administrator account.
5. Insert the MassLynx media into your PC or download the software (from Digital Download) onto teh PC (use a local copy, not a network copy)  
6. Launch Setup by navigating to the SCN software folder, right-click the setup.exe file, and select Run as Administrator.
7. Select YES for Java License agreement and press Next several times to finish.
8. If there is an error message about the Java installation, select continue to MassLynx installation.
9. Accept the MassLynx license agreement.
10. Choose the instrument to install or "no instrument" for processing only. 
11. In Options, select the appropriate item from Security.
12. From Information, select the storage location for the MassLynx folder (Must Be C:\).
13. Select Allow MassLynx to rename existing folder (recommended).
    (If this fails, halt the installation, reboot the PC, and rename the MassLynx folder manually.
14. Select No for Staggered Chromatography (if applicable - removed in later software).
15. Select the appropriate optional software Application Managers (e.g. TargetLynx etc) and click Install.
16. Select the appropriate location  of your key disc (identified in step 2). Note: You may need to press OK several times if several Applications managers are installed.
17. Click Finish.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Note: Only computers supplied by Waters with a Waters image are supported for MassLynx acquisition use.

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