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ABBYY® FineReader 15 User’s Guide
Installation on more than one computer
You can create an administrative installation point for deploying ABBYY FineReader 15 from a server to
multiple workstations.
ABBYY FineReader will be activated by the License Server without any additional input.
1. Create an administrative installation point
Administrative installation point with the License Server and License Manager
· An internet connection on workstations is not required.
· The License Manager is required.
· The product can only be installed on workstations in the same LAN.
Multi-user administrative installation point with Per-Seat licenses and automatic activation
· An internet connection is required on workstations.
· The License Manager is not required.
· This method makes it possible to deploy FineReader on computers in different LANs.
2. Deploying methods
Install ABBYY FineReader on workstations using one of the following methods:
· Manually in interactive mode
· Via the command line
Lets you perform a silent installation. No dialog boxes will be displayed during setup.
· Using Active Directory
o This method can only be used with Group Policy Management to deploy FineReader to
specific computers or a group of computers.
o Specific menu items and options that require an internet connection can be hidden. Software
behavior can also be modified. For more information, see Using a group policy to configure
ABBYY FineReader 15 .
· Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
This method provides the most automation.
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