Installing Prerequisites – Windows Apps
Last Updated on July 17, 2024 | 2 min read
It is necessary to have the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable installed on your server or desktop computer before you begin the NIVOMAX Viewer setup for all NIVOMAX Viewer Editions starting from version 3.x.
The NIVOMAX setup process will guide you to download and install the prerequisite files from the official Microsoft website. If your organization’s security policies restrict automatic installations, follow the steps below to manually install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable before proceeding with the NIVOMAX Viewer setup.
How to Manually Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
- Visit the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable latest supported downloads page.
- Download the executable installer for X64 architecture from the page.
- Locate the downloaded file [vc_redist.x64.exe] on your file system.
- Right-click the file and select “Run as administrator.”
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
If NIVOMAX is Already Installed on Your Computer
If you have the NIVOMAX Desktop or Network Edition application installed:
- Right-click on the Windows Taskbar and select “Task Manager.“
- Click “More details” at the bottom left corner if the option is present.
- Select the “Processes” tab.
- Scroll to the “Background processes” group.
- Locate NIVOMAX processes including:
- NIVOMAX Data Server
- NIVOMAX Network Client Viewer
- NIVOMAX Desktop Viewer
- Right-click on each NIVOMAX process and select “End task,” starting with the process consuming the most memory. Ending the parent process will automatically close child processes.
- Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable following the manual installation steps provided above.
- Run the NIVOMAX application.