This section describes the installations and removal of the CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) software on all supported versions of Microsoft Windows.

Installing the CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) Software

The CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) virtual machine software is shipped as a compressed .zip package. Within that package is an executable software installation package. This package may be obtained by contacting Stromasys and can be shipped via physical media or download. Once you have the compressed installation package and it has been unpacked, follow the steps below to install the software.

CHARON-AXP Installation Steps

Step	Task
1	If you install CHARON-AXP/SMA version 2.3.3, all previous versions of CHARON-AXP/SMA have to be uninstalled before continuing. Log in to a privileged account (e.g. Administrator).
2	Press WinKey+E to start the Windows Explorer and locate the installation executable, either on installation media or downloaded to a folder.
3	Double-click the setup.exe executable to begin the installation.
4	After a moment the Setup application starts and displays the introduction dialogue. Click Next to proceed.
5	Before proceeding with any installation tasks it is necessary to agree to the Stromasys End User License Agreement (EULA). In order to proceed you must select I Agree and click Next.. In the event that you do not agree with the EULA, click Cancel to exit the installation process.
6	Release Notes: Before asking any further questions related to the installation the Setup application displays the release notes for the CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) software being installed. Please read these carefully before proceeding as the contain details of changes from previous releases, known issues and caveats. To proceed past the release notes, click Next.
7	Installation: At this point the setup application will now ask the following questions: Location: where the software is to be installed to. Ownership: is this installation for Everyone or Just me. Click Next to continue.
8	This is the final stage before the software is unpacked and installed to the host system. To continue, click Next. If you believe there is something to be reviews, click Back and change as necessary.
9	When the installation has completed, the Setup application displays a dialogue indicating that the installation completed successfully. At this point, click Close to exit.

Removing the CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) Software

To remove the CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) software, follow the steps listed below for the specific host operating systems.

Removing CHARON-AXP from Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

Step	Task
1	Press WinKey+X to access the Power User Menu. Click Control Panel.
2	Switch View by to Small Icons or Large Icons. Click Programs and Features.
3	Select CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) from the list of installed software. Click Uninstall.

Removing CHARON-AXP from Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2

Step

Task

1

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

2

Switch View by to Small Icons or Large Icons.

Click Programs and Features.

3

Select CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) from the list of installed software
Click Uninstall.

Removing CHARON-AXP from Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003

Step	Task
1	Click Start, then click Control Panel.
2	Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3	Select CHARON-AXP/SMA(+) from the installed software list. Click Remove.