Installation procedure

GFI EventsManager includes an installation wizard which will assist you through the installation process. To start the installation:

1. Close all running applications and log-on the target computer using an account which has local administrative privileges.

2. Double-click on eventsmanager8.exe.

Screenshot 2 – Missing dependencies dialog

3. If GFI EventsManager detects that the basic dependencies are not present, a dialog will outline the missing dependency or dependencies and you will be allowed to install the missing dependencies manually or automatically.

4. As soon as the welcome dialog is displayed, click Next to start the installation.

5. Read the licensing agreement carefully. To continue installing the product, select the ‘I accept the Licensing agreement’ option and click Next.

Screenshot 3 - Customer and License detail screen

6. Specify your name and license key. If you are evaluating the product, leave the license key as default (i.e. ‘Evaluation’) and click Next.

Screenshot 4 - Logon information screen

7. GFI EventsManager must run under an account which has domain administrative privileges. Enter the user name and password of domain administrator account and click Next to continue.

8. Specify an alternative installation path or click on Install to leave as default and proceed with the installation.

9. Click Finish to finalize the installation.