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Installing Save-N-Sync

 

Since Save-N-Sync is designed to run on several different operating systems, platform independent installers are required. Installers are available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Installation on each platform varies so be sure to follow the guidelines below that correspond to your operating system. All installers are available at http://www.savensync.com/downloads.

 

Windows

 

For Windows, Save-N-Sync is shipped as a single installer with a *.exe extension. In order to install Save-N-Sync, download the installer, then run it. During the installation process, the installer may prompt to download the Java Runtime Environment (or JRE). This is normal and once acknowledged, the installer will take care of the process.

 

Platform Notes: Save-N-Sync is NOT supported in versions of Windows prior to Windows 2000 Service Pack 4. Also, Save-N-Sync cannot be installed on server versions of Windows.

 

Mac OS X

 

For Mac, Save-N-Sync is shipped in a *.dmg file. This file can be mounted within the operating system and the Save-N-Sync installer can then be ran from there.

 

Platform Notes: Unlike in Windows and Linux, Mac OS X ships with a built-in Java Runtime Environment (or JRE). However, not all Mac OS X installations have the required JRE version 6 (primarily with older, non-Intel based Macs). For systems without JRE 6, an additional Java Runtime must be installed. Please contact support@savensync.com if the Mac Save-N-Sync installer does not work properly  in your environment.

 

NOTE: Mac OS X version is coming soon.

 

Linux

 

For Linux, Save-N-Sync is shipped as a single *.sh file. In order to install Save-N-Sync, download the *sh file, then run it within a terminal window. To do so, click and drag the file into a terminal window, then press 'Enter'. This is the fastest way to start the installation process.

 

Platform Notes: Save-N-Sync does not currently run under 64-bit versions of Linux.

 

NOTE: Linux version is coming soon.

 

 

Save-N-Sync Licensing

 

Save-N-Sync is licensed on a per computer basis for each of the supported connections. Upon purchasing or downloading a copy of Save-N-Sync, the appropriate license files will be generated and emailed to you based on the connections that you have chosen. Licenses for multiple connections can be installed within Save-N-Sync and used within any project.

 

 

Installing Licenses

 

Upon starting Save-N-Sync for the first time, the following License Information window will be displayed.

 

SNS_Licensing_Empty

 

To install any licenses that you have received, click on the Browse button, navigate to and select the appropriate .lic file, then click Add. If the license is valid, it will be displayed in the Installed Licenses table with its name, corresponding version, and expiration date (if any).

 

SNS_Licensing_Entered

 

Repeat this same process to install any additional licenses. When you are finished, click OK.

 

If you would like to add, update or remove licenses, or view current licensing status after the initial startup of Save-N-Sync, you can do so by going to the Help menu and selecting License Information. If a trial license expires and no other valid licenses are installed, you will be prompted with this licensing window the next time you start Save-N-Sync. If this happens, it will note in red that one or more licenses have expired.

 

 

Updating Save-N-Sync

 

Save-N-Sync comes with an auto-update function. When activated, it will check our servers to see if there is a newer version of Save-N-Sync available for download. If one is found, the following screen will be displayed.

 

SNS_UpdateFound

 

After downloading the appropriate update, the updater will also give you the option to install it. Please note that this requires restarting Save-N-Sync so make sure to save your current project before starting the update process.

 

Save-N-Sync is initially set to run the auto-updater once a day when you start Save-N-Sync. To change this interval or to disable the auto-update functionality, see the Application Options screen.

 

 

Uninstalling Save-N-Sync

 

Save-N-Sync ships with an uninstaller for the environment you are running it in. Please use the standard platform specific method for removing programs/applications to uninstall Save-N-Sync.