Preparing for Use
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CMW500
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User Manual 1173.9463.02 ─ 02
Software versions < V2.0.10 can not be installed in parallel to any other software version.
So any software version < V2.0.10 must be uninstalled before one or several software
branches
≥
V2.0.10 can be installed.
2.9.3 Update Procedure
Connection to power supply
Ensure that the instrument remains connected to the power supply during software mod-
ifications (uninstall or update).
Disconnecting the instrument during a software modification may result in an inoperable
state of the instrument that can only be resolved by Rohde & Schwarz.
To install a software update, follow the steps below. They apply to a complete update of
all packages as well as to the update of only a selected package.
1. Shut down a running R&S CMW500 software using an external keyboard and "Alt +
F4".
2. Copy all relevant setup file(s) to one directory on any storage medium accessible
from the R&S CMW500. This may be the internal hard disk (preferably, drive D:), an
external storage medium (USB memory stick, CD-ROM with external drive) or a net-
work connection (LAN).
3. If a software version < V2.0.10 is installed, uninstall it completely:
a) Open Windows XP's "start" menu, click "All Programs" and start the uninstall tool
"Uninstall_cmw.bat".
The uninstall tool opens a dialog where you can select the program components
to be uninstalled.
b) Press "Select/Deselect All" and "Uninstall" to remove all components.
c) During the uninstall process, confirm possible popup dialogs and wait until the
uninstall process is complete.
4. If you want to update software packages within an installed branch, uninstall the old
packages using the following steps.
You can use these steps also to uninstall a complete software branch. Note that
several software branches can be installed in parallel.
a) Open the "R&S Version Selector", e.g. via the corresponding icon on the desktop.
b) In the "R&S Version Selector" disable the option "with Restart".
c) Select the branch or package to be uninstalled and press "Uninstall".
During the uninstall process, confirm possible popup dialogs and wait until the
uninstall process is complete.
d) If you want to uninstall additional software, repeat the previous step.
e) Close the "R&S Version Selector".
Software Update
