- About ESA Products and Services
- Buying ESA Software Products
- Installing ESA Software Products
- Learning and Using EasyPower
- Using EasyPower for Arc Flash Safety
Installing ESA Software Products
What are the system requirements for EasyPower, EasySolv, and SafetyTracker?
- Windows 2000 / XP Professional / 2003 Server / Windows Vista Business
- Intel based PC with Pentium or higher processor (400MHz or faster)
- 512 MB Memory (RAM) or higher
- 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor and video adapter or higher
- 300 MB of free hard disk space for EasyPower program directory
- CD drive
- Microsoft Mouse or other compatible pointing device. A mouse is required to access all of the speed and efficiency features built into EasyPower.
- Additionally, we do support Windows Server 2008 64-bit
What do I need to install either the demo or purchased version?
All of the following is required for installation and is included in
your package:
-
Installation
CD
, which contains installation software, device drivers, tutorials,
user’s manual, and other utilities.
- Serial number and authorization code issued by ESA, which you will be prompted to enter during the installation process.
- Hardware key (dongle: parallel port or USB key), which is required at all times for operating the software. This is a device that is plugged into your printer port or a USB port. A separate hardware key is provided for each stand-alone copy purchased.
What is a hardware key/dongle?
EasyPower’s main physical security mechanism is a hardware key, available
for a parallel port or USB port. EasyPower can be installed on multiple machines;
however, the hardware key must be plugged into the machine currently using
EasyPower. This maintains the single-user status.
After installing, how do I run the program?
Click on the Windows Start button. Then choose Programs, EasyPower 8.0 (or
EasyPower Demo 8.0, if you have the demo version).
Can I install multiple versions of EasyPower on the same machine?
Yes, you can have multiple versions of EasyPower on the same machine. For
example, if you already have EasyPower 7.0, you can also install EasyPower
8.0 without overwriting 7.0. The new version will be installed in a new
program folder.
I have an older version of EasyPower (6.0, for example). How can
I update to the latest version?
Version updates are included at no additional charge, as long as your
maintenance
plan is kept current. We will provide the installation CD for the latest
EasyPower version and a new authorization code once your maintenance plan
is brought current. Please contact ESA to update from an older version.
Note: A regular update within the same version is like service packs. A new EasyPower version needs to be installed because it requires new system files, and is installed as a separate program.
Can I install EasyPower on a local or a network drive?
EasyPower can be installed on either a local or network drive, regardless
of whether the local or network version is purchased. Also, EasyPower does
not require you to save your data files in the same directory as where
EasyPower is installed. Therefore, you can install EasyPower on a local
drive, but save your data files on a network drive that is backed up. The
program itself does not need to be backed up since it can always be reinstalled.
Can I have a network license that can be accessed over the Internet
if the users are in different cities?
Yes. You will need to do a full install on every user machine. When you do
the setup for each user machine, you will need to specify the IP address
of the machine that has the license manager and the hardware key.
Where is the default location for EasyPower program files?
The default folder for EasyPower 8.0 is C:\Program Files\ESA\ EasyPower 8.0.
You can choose a different folder during installation.
How do I uninstall EasyPower or EasyPower Demo?
Select the Windows Start button, then Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove
Programs. Then select EasyPower and press the Remove button.
