ETABS 17 Installation Instructions

 

Windows

 

 

1.    Due to firewall restrictions, particularly on off-campus and wireless connections, you will need to connect to your campus VPN service before installing, to use during the installation and while running the software.

 

2.    Double click the .exe file you downloaded from WebStore.

 

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3.    To install ETABS 17 select the first item and click OK.

 

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4.    The installer will check your computer.

 

 

5.    Choose ETABS 17 from the drop-down menu. We recommend you install the 64 bit version. Also select the Install ETABS 17 for use with network license key.

 

 

6.    Choose Manually enter server name or IP address. Enter the server name that is provided to you in your WebStore order for this software. You can locate this information by logging into WebStore, clicking on Order history in the left-hand menu and then locating this order in your list. Click on the blue order number and then scroll down to the section below the download links.

 

 

7.    Click on the large button, Download ETABS.

 

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8.    Now browse to and select the location to save the downloaded file. We suggest you save this in the Downloads folder.

 

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9.    The download will now begin. This may take some time depending on the speed and reliability of your internet connection.

 

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10. Now click Install.

 

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11. Click Install.

 

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12. You may see this error if the Redistributables are already installed.  Click Yes to continue.

 

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13. The installation will start..

 

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14. Click Next to begin the installation.

 

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15. Accept the terms of the license agreement and click next.

 

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16. Enter your Name and organization.

 

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17. Click Next.

 

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18.  Click Next.

 

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19. The installation Wizard will continue.

 

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20. It continues.

 

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21. The Installation Wizard in complete. Click Finish

 

 

22. Click Next.

 

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23. The install is complete. Leave the launch check box checked if you would like to launch ETABS at this time

 

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24.  You are now ready to use ETABS version 17. Please remember that if you are off campus you must use the VPN to connect to the campus network