System information

Introduction
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1–2 Blastware Operator Manual
1.4 Hardware Key Connection (Advanced Module Only)
The Hardware Key, supplied with the Advanced Module software, plugs into your computer’s
USB port. Do not plug in the Hardware Key until after you have installed the Blastware software.
The Hardware Key accesses the Blastware advanced features in the advanced module. The
Hardware Key can be used on any computer with a USB port and can be changed from one
computer to another.
After you have connected the Hardware Key, start the Blastware program. The Event Manager
appears and displays the Analysis icon indicating you have access to the Blastware Advanced
Module software.
NOTE: Users of Windows 2000, XP, or Vista must be logged on with Administrator privileges in
order to install the drivers required by the Hardware Key. Please see Installing Blastware on
Your Computer below for details.
NOTE: New Blastware software installations may not run using hardlock devices from previous
versions.
1.5 Installing Blastware on Your Computer
Blastware installs onto your hard disk creating its own directory and copying all the necessary
Blastware program files into the directory. If you are installing the Advanced Module, do not plug
in the Hardware Key until after you have installed the Blastware software.
To install the Blastware Software Program:
1. Insert the Blastware CD-ROM into the CD/DVD-ROM drive on your PC. The Blastware
welcome screen appears. (If auto run is disabled on your computer, the screen will not appear.
Open the Blastware CD-ROM and double click on the startup.exe icon.).