Installation Guide of VedaBase 2003.

If the pre-install window doesn’t appear, double click on the CD icon on

your computer.
To find the CD drive icon press the ‘Windows key + E’ simultaneously.
A window opens with all the available drives of your system.
Double click on CD drive icon.
You’ll see a list of files and directories on the CD.
Double click on the file named ‘Install’

Installation Window 1 shows,

a) Here you are advised to uninstall any previous versions of the

Bhaktivedanta VedaBase before you install this latest version.
b) If you have been using shadow files and want to preserve them
along with your old VedaBase NFO files it is advised you move these
files to another location on your hard drive. For example you might
want to create a directory called ‘VedaBase files Old’ and move these
files there.
c) To perform items a) or b) or both press cancel and start this
installation again.
d) If none of the above items apply, go ahead and click next.

Installation Window 2 shows,

a) Here you are advised to quit all other running or open programs on
your computer. Nothing else should run at this moment in memory.
b) If there are any programs open go ahead and cancel this install.
Once you’ve closed them all down start this installation again from the
beginning.
c) There is also a notice from the publisher asking you to comply with
the copyright laws. The Bhaktivedanta Archives being the publisher
thanks you for complying with the copyright and therefore in turn your
support in their ongoing preservation program.
d) Click next.

Installation Window 3 shows,

a) Here the License agreement comes up. Please read this through
then decide to accept or not.
b) For declining please press ‘Decline’ for accepting please press
‘Accept’.
 Installation Window 4 shows,

a) Make sure YOUR name appears here, then click next

Installation Window 5 shows;

a) Here it shows what Windows platforms are supported.

b) XP home is not endorsed by Folio but it will work. The reason being,
this Folio program is a professional program meant to run on proven
and tested operating systems.
c) Then Winamp (MP3 player software) is offered for installation. If you
already have Winamp installed you can omit this procedure in the next
step. You can always install it separately from the CD after the
installation is complete.
d) Click next.
 Installation Window 6 shows,

Here you have three choices:

a) Complete. This option installs everything you need while having
510Mb of space available on your hard drive.
(If not sure the next window will tell you if you have the space available
or not.)
We recommend that you use this option for several reasons;
1) You will not be dependent on your CD while operating the
VedaBase.
2) The CD may get scratched and become unusable over time.
3) The performance from the CD is quite a bit slower, searches
will take longer.
b) Minimum. This option applies to you if you don’t have the required
510Mb available on your hard drive, see next window.
c) Custom. This feature gives you the choice of installing:
1) All Folio Program Files
2) VedaBase Master Files (data files)
3) Winamp media player
d) After having made your choice go ahead and click next

Installation Window 7 shows,

a) Here you are given the choice to change the directory location.
Normally you would leave this as it is.
b) This window also shows the space required for the opted installation
and the space you have available on your hard drive.
c) Click next

Installation Window 8 shows,

Here a shortcut icon will be created on your desktop. You have the
choice to change the icon’s name. Otherwise click next.

Installation Window 9 shows,

This is the last window telling you to go ahead with the installation.

Congratulations!

After the installation is complete you will be asked to restart your

computer.

PS. A window will appear displaying the fonts of your

Operating System. This is normal. This occurs to make sure
that the newly installed fonts for the VedaBase are properly
recognized by the system. This is a bug. Go ahead and close it.

After restarting click on the new Bhaktivedanta VedaBase desktop icon

or go to the startup menu and chose Bhaktivedanta VedaBase 2003,
click on Bhaktivedanta VedaBase 2003

Any problems? Email Ekanatha@Prabhupada.com

Thank you very much.