To Install Software With the Product Registry

1. Log in to the installed or upgraded system.

2. Decide to install from the network, from a DVD, or from a CD and select one of the following.

   • If you are installing from the network, locate the net image of the software you want to install.

   • If you are installing from a DVD or a CD, insert the disc in the drive.

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   Note –

   If you insert the Solaris 8 Languages CD, the Solaris Web Start program starts automatically.

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3. If the Solaris Product Registry is not already running, type:

   /usr/bin/prodreg

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   Note –

   In most cases, you do not need to specify the path /usr/bin/.

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   The Solaris Product Registry window, which contains the System registry, is displayed.

4. To view the list of installed and registered software, click the turner control to the left of the System registry.

5. Click the New Install button at the bottom of the Solaris Product Registry window.

   The Product Registry displays the Select Installer dialog box, which initially points to the /cdrom directory.

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   Note –

   You can install software from local media or from a network.

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6. When you find the installer you want, click its name in the Files box.

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   Note –

   The Solaris Web Start installer is named Installer or installer.

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7. Click OK.

   The installer you selected is launched.

8. Follow the directions displayed by the installer you selected to install the software.