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KB10002: Tao ExDOS Release Download and Installation Instructions
Versions: Ultimate, Standard, Print

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To install Tao ExDOS Release version please follow these instructions:

After purchasing our products you will receive an email with the license details for the product you have purchased. In this email you will find a download link for the Release version and the license for your product. Click on the download link to open your web browser and go to the Tao ExDOS Release Version download page.
Fill in your email address.
Fill in the License Key which you have received in the email.
Select whether you would like to receive news and updates regarding our products.
Click on "Download Release".
The Save File dialogue will open.
If using Internet Explorer, click on the Save button, then select the folder to which you want to download (it is recommended to save the file to the Desktop) and click Save. The download will begin.
If using Mozilla Firefox, select the Save to Disk option and click on Save File, then select the folder to which you want to download (it is recommended to save the file to the Desktop) and click Save. The download will begin.
When the download is finished, a window will come up which will allow you to Run or Open the file. Click on Run or Open. If this window is not displayed, minimize all the open windows until you see the Desktop, locate the installation file and double click it.
A Security Warning window might be displayed at this point. Click on Run.
The Select Setup Language window will be displayed. Select the language and click OK.
The Setup Wizard window will be displayed. Click on Next >.
The License Agreement window will be displayed. After reading the License Agreement select the "I accept the agreement" option and click on Next >.
The Select Destination Location window will be displayed. Select the folder to which you want to install the product (it is recommended to use the default location) and click on Next >.
The Select Additional Tasks window will be displayed. Select whether you want the Tao ExDOS shortcut to be created on the Desktop, Quick Launch bar or both, then click on Next >.
The Ready to Install window will be displayed. Click on Install.
The installation will begin. At this point you might be asked by your security software whether you want to Block or Allow changes to your computer. Allow any change you will be asked of.
After the installation is completed, the Setup Wizard will close.
The Product Activation wizard will be displayed. Further instructions will be provided by the wizard.

After completing the installation and activation of the Release Version, please refer to the following article for help with setting up the product:

KB10003: Tao ExDOS First Steps - Setting up a shortcut for a DOS application
Versions: Ultimate, Standard, Print

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