Requirements for Easy X10 Windows Software

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EasyX10™ X10 Windows Software
Making X10 Home Automation Easy

Requirements

- Windows 95, NT 4.0, 98, ME, 2000 and XP. EasyX10 does not install or require any special Windows system drivers.

- An X10 interface, One or more of the following - CM11a, Cosmic House, PowerLinc, LynX-10.

The download version of EasyX10 is distributed as a Windows Installer package (MSI) file and requires Windows Installer.

If your version of windows does not recognize the Windows Installer file "EasyX10.msi", you can download the upgrade from Microsoft.
Download: Windows Installer 2.0 for Windows NT/2000
Download: Windows Installer 2.0 for Windows 95/98/ME

What Is The Windows Installer?
The Windows Installer manages application installation, modification, repair and removal. It is both a command line utility and a service for the management of application installation on Windows systems. Windows Installer packages are self-contained database files containing requirements and instructions that are followed when applications are installed. Among several key benefits gained include:

Consistent installation rules
Better management of shared components
Dynamic configuration and control

What Operating Systems Come With Windows Installer?
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), and Windows XP include Windows Installer. Windows 2000 includes version 1.1 of Windows Installer, Windows Me includes version 1.2, and Windows XP includes version 2.0. Windows 2000 SP3 also contains version 2.0 of Windows Installer. Windows XP SP2 includes version 3.0.

What Operating Systems Support the Windows Installer?
Although native to the Windows 2000/ME and later operating systems, it can be used today on Windows 95, 98, and NT systems by installing the Windows Installer service for the respective operating system.

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