Last Update: January 30, 2023.
•I) T1 VERSION 2 (Professional) INSTALLATION for DL DOWNLOAD (DL) Procedure for a Windows 10 PC
•II) T1 VERSION 2 (Professional) UNINSTALLATION for DL Procedure for a Windows 10 PC
I) T1 VERSION 2 (Professional) INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR DOWNLOAD (DL) DISTRIBUTION (Windows 10 PC)This section describes the AdvDCSMT1DCSS (T1) Version 2 (V2) DownLoad-Based Installation Procedure for a Windows 10 PC.
AdvDCSMT1DCSS V2 DOWNLOAD-BASED INSTALLATION on a Windows 10 PCAdvDCSM DCSS : T1 v2
The INSTALLATION of T1 is a composite Installation process that requires the sequential use of five (5) Installers. These Installers are found in five folders that are created from the five Downloaded Zip files. The DownLoad Instructions can be found on the NSSyssoft website for obtaining these Zip files.
The UnZipping processing of these five files using the standard Zip Tool Procedure should produce
'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-1.zip' file => 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-1' folder,
'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-2.zip' file => 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-2' folder,
'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-3.zip' file => 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-3' folder,
'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-4.zip' file => 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-4' folder, &
'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-5.zip' file => 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-5' folder
Note that these mappings reflect the Zip Tool Folder Naming choice and should not be changed.
Note that the Buyer (User) PC's Windows Operating System Files View option 'Hide extensions for known file types' must be disabled (Unchecked) so that T1 V2 will work correctly.
Note that it is crucial that the AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer Files' and 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS.exe' file's 'Compatibility Mode' is selected to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'Previous versions of Windows' or 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'" for correct operation on the Buyer (User)'s Windows 10 PC.
Please be advised that this procedure's instructions must be followed to install successfully the AdvDCSMT1DCSS software.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 1 must be used first.
INSTALLATION and Operation occurs for a User with Administrator Privileges on this PC with only ONE Administrator account.
T1 V2 is composed of UnManaged C++ code at this time. If T1 V2 was composed of UnManaged and Managed C++ code, the Microsoft .Net Framework Version 1.1 (& Service Pack 1) would be required to be resident on this PC. Thus, at this time, the Microsoft .Net Framework Version 1.1 (& Service Pack 1) is not a Requirement for the use of T1 V2.
SINGLE USER-SINGLE COMPUTER LICENSE is required for use of AdvDCSMT1DCSS on this PC.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE USER READ THE NOLTA SIMULATED SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
(NSSyssoft) LICENSE AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE IF THE USER WANTS TO USE T1 LEGALLY AND CORRECTLY:
WARNING: AdvDCSMT1DCSS will not work properly on this PC if it is not licensed for this PC System!!!!!
NOTE: T1 is a Digital Communication SYSTEM SIMULATOR whose implementation is at the level of a PRODUCT PROTOTYPE. Its intended goal/ purpose/design is to simulate reliably a variety of Digital Communication systems of varying complexity as described in the README T1 V2 Use text file. Its Capability (Operational Performance) is dependent on many complex interacting factors that involve the User's PC/Computer System components itself. The User must be cognizant of the limits of the User's PC Computer System.
INSTRUCTIONS1) Verify that the five AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 Zip files have been downloaded successfully and have been unzipped using a password (s) into five AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer folders on the User's PC storage disk. This password (s) has been obtained from the Download Serial Number (DL
SN) and Password (PW) User's received e-mail.
2) Verify again that this PC satisfies all of the Computer System Requirements for successfully using T1 on this PC.
3) Confirm or Setup this Windows PC to operate for a User with Administrator Privileges.
4) Obtain the T1 Download Serial Number (SN) from the received DL SN & PW e-mail. You should have first received an Order Confirmation e-mail after your Order/Purchase has been approved from the NSSyssoft website.
5) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer' folder found in the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-1' folder.
6) Five files are found in the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer' folder: 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2.msi', 'InstMsiA.exe', 'InstMsiW.exe', 'Setup.exe', and 'Setup.ini'.
The 'Compatibility Mode' must be selected to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'User-Specified Selection'" for each file:
File 'User-Specified Selection'
'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2.msi' 'Previous versions of Windows'
'InstMsiA.exe' 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'
'InstMsiW.exe' 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'
'Setup.exe' No Compatibility Tab (Mode)
Note: To perform this operation, the Compatibility Mode for a file will be found by selecting the target file and then single clicking the 'Properties' option that is found under the 'File' Menu. The file's Properties Dialog box will then appear. Next select the 'Compatibility' tab and then the 'Compatibility Mode' option.
7) Initiate the Installation by Selecting the 'Setup.exe' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'Setup.exe'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
8) Observe the appearance of the AdvDCSMT1DCSS Setup Wizard, Welcome.
9) Read each Installation User Interface Dialog Box's Text and follows its Directions:
i) Note that the T1 'License Agreement' is the same one that you accepted on the NSSyssoft website prior to Purchase and Download;
ii) Focus on the 'Read Me' Information and Comply with the 'Read Me' Instructions to eliminate a possible subsequent User Validation/Licensing problem; and
iii) Note that the 'Select Installation Folder' Dialog box will inform you where you can find the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS.exe' file is located. For Windows 10 PC, this location is:
C:\ Program Files (x86)\ Nolta Simulated Systems Software\AdvDCSMT1DCSS\
10) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-2' folder.
i) Set the 'Compatibility Mode' for the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 2.msi' file to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'Previous versions of Windows'" per Step 6 Note; and
ii) Initiate the Installation by Selecting the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 2.msi' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 2.msi'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
iii) Repeat Steps 8 and 9 as it pertains to this step.
11) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-3' folder.
i) Set the 'Compatibility Mode' for the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 3.msi' file to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'Previous versions of Windows'" per Step 6 Note; and
ii) Initiate the Installation by Selecting the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 3.msi' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 3.msi'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
iii) Repeat Steps 8 and 9 as it pertains to this step.
12) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-4' folder.
i) Set the 'Compatibility Mode' for the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 4.msi' file to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'Previous versions of Windows'" per Step 6 Note; and
ii) Initiate the Installation by Selecting the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 4.msi' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 4.msi'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
iii) Repeat Steps 8 and 9 as it pertains to this step.
13) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-5' folder.
i) Set the 'Compatibility Mode' for the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 5.msi' file to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'Previous versions of Windows'" per Step 6 Note; and
ii) Initiate the Installation by Selecting the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 5.msi' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 5.msi'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
iii) Repeat Steps 8 and 9 as it pertains to this step.
14) Upon successful T1 installation, restart the PC.
15) Observe the 'Shortcut to AdvDCSMT1DCSS' icon on the Desktop and 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS' icon in the 'Start Menu' ('All Programs' Submenu).
16) For the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS.exe' file, the 'Compatibility Mode' must be selected to "Run this program in compatibility mode for: 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'"
Using the Desktop 'Shortcut to AdvDCSMT1DCSS', Right Click on it to get the 'Properties' choice. Right Click on 'Properties' to get the 'Shortcut to AdvDCSMT1DCSS Properties' dialog box. The Compatibility' tab and the 'Compatibility Mode' option for this file is now available for setting the Windows XP (Service Pack 2) mode.
Also, the 'Compatibility' tab and the 'Compatibility Mode' option for this file can be found via the 'Start' Menu (Click on the 'Start' Button) and 'All Programs' (Click); and Right Click on 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS' to get 'More' choice. Click on 'More' to get 'Open File Location'. Right Click on 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS' to get 'Properties'. From there, get 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Properties' dialog box. The 'Compatibility' tab and the 'Compatibility Mode' option for this file is now available for setting the Windows XP (Service Pack 2) mode.
17) Start AdvDCSMT1DCSS:
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Start (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
Observe that the 'User Installation Information' Dialog box appears.
18) Respond to this dialog box's Queries and follow its directions:
i) Select Windows 7 or 10 OS choice as the Windows Operating System (OS) Version that is running on the User's Windows 10 PC;
ii) Select First, Update, or Non-Update choice as the T1 Version 2 Installation Type.
Note as a result of the User's selecting the Windows 7 or 10 OS choice and Update or Non-Update choice, the User will be presented a third Query:
"For this Windows 7 or 10 OS PC, T1's Operative Mode of Last (Just Prior)
Installation?:"
"XP Compatibility Mode (Service Pack 2)"
"or Native Mode (Virtual Store Used)"
If the User decided to not follows the instructions in this document, i.e. run the T1 V2 installers and AdvDCSMT1DCSS.exe in Windows 10 Native Mode (Virtual Store Used), the appropriate selection must be made that is based on the last User's use of T1 V2 on the User's Windows 10 PC.
19) Upon accepting the User Installation Information, and the Native Mode (Virtual Store Used) selection was made by the User for the third Query, an 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS' message box will appear stating:
"INSTALLATION STATUS: 'Previous Virtual Store' Condition exists." or
"INSTALLATION STATUS: 'Previous Virtual Store' Condition does not exist."
20) Next, Observe that the 'User Validation 1' Dialog box appears.
21) Respond to this dialog box's Queries and follow its directions:
i) Enter T1 DL SN and
ii) Observe and Record the T1-PC System Identifier (ID) from the dialog box's output.
22) Contact NSSyssoft by e-mail with the appropriate Licensing Protocol Information: the T1 DL SN, the T1-PC System Identifier (ID), name, organization, and address of purchaser.
You will receive a Valid Single User-Single Computer T1-PC LICENSE ID if you purchased a legal T1 DownLoad from NSSyssoft within 24 hours upon NSSyssoft's receipt of your e-mail with the required information. Please keep this ID in your records for reference for any possible future relicensing.
23) Initiate action to obtain 'User Validation 2' Dialog box via 'User Validation 1' Dialog Box:
Enter T1-PC LICENSE ID, Licensee Name, and Organization. Engage (Click on) the 'OK' button.
24) Observe that the 'AdvDCSM: DCSS Help: Key Capabilities and Features Guide' is presented to you in the foreground and the AdvDCSMT1DCSS Graphic User Interface (GUI) frame menu will appear in the background.
Upon clicking on the 'OK' or 'Cancel' button of this Guide, Observe that the AdvDCSMT1DCSS GUI frame menu will appear ready for FIRST USE.
This T1 GUI frame menu contains 'Help' Menu items (choices) that will provide access to information about T1 and instructions on how to use T1 if needed. These 'Help' choices are as
follows:
i) 'Help: Key Capabilities and Features Guide';
ii) 'Help: Menu Use Guide';
iii) 'Help: Input Interface Use Guide'; and
iv) 'Help: Results File Print Guide.'
25) Observe that when AdvDCSMT1DCSS is used after the FIRST USE, an 'Announcement' Dialog will appear first and then T1's GUI with or without the above described first Help Guide (User-dependent) will appear for Use.
Note that the User can turn off or turn on the display of the 'Help: Key Capabilities and Features Guide' at Startup.
26) For the successful display of a .txt file via File operation 'Print Preview' after using 'Open' or 'Recent File' operation, the 'Hide extensions for known file types' feature of the Windows OS must be turned off. This Windows feature is accessible via 'Start' Menu, 'Control Panel', 'Folder Options', 'View', 'Advanced Settings', 'Files and Folders' option path.
27) For successful 'Print' or 'Print Preview' of a Results File (.txt file), the Windows Operating System must be declared to T1. This declaration would have been made in step 18 (via the 'User Installation Information' Dialog box). Confirmation of this choice is shown via the 'Help: Results File Print Guide' dialog query. This dialog query will be presented to the User at the time of First Use of T1. The Windows 7 or 10 OS choice should be shown to be selected.
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II) T1 VERSION 2 (Professional) UNINSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR DOWNLOAD (DL) DISTRIBUTION (Windows 10 PC)This section describes the AdvDCSMT1DCSS (T1) Version 2 (V2) DownLoad-Based UnInstallation Procedure for a Windows 10 PC.
AdvDCSMT1DCSS V2 DOWNLOAD-BASED UNINSTALLATION on a Windows 10 PCAdvDCSM DCSS : T1 v2
Please be advised that this procedure's instructions must be followed to successfully uninstall AdvDCSMT1DCSS software. Note that the
AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2-1 must be used first.
INSTRUCTIONS1) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer' folder found in the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-1' folder.
2) Initiate the UnInstallation by Selecting the 'Setup.exe' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'Setup.exe'.
3) Observe the appearance of the AdvDCSMT1DCSS Setup Wizard, Welcome.
4) Select the 'Remove AdvDCSMT1DCSS' option and Initiate this process.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
5) Observe the message 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS has been successfully removed' in the Installation Complete Dialog.
6) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-2' folder.
i) Initiate the UnInstallation by Selecting the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 2.msi' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 2.msi'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
ii) Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 as it pertains to this step.
7) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-3' folder.
i) Initiate the UnInstallation by Selecting the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 3.msi' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 3.msi'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
ii) Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 as it pertains to this step.
8) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-4' folder.
i) Initiate the UnInstallation by Selecting the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 4.msi' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 4.msi'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
ii) Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 as it pertains to this step.
9) Open the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS-Installer2-5' folder.
i) Initiate the UnInstallation by Selecting the 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 5.msi' Icon via the Mouse and double clicking it to Start 'AdvDCSMT1DCSS Installer2 5.msi'.
You may get a 'User Account Control' Dialog box asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to this device?" that interrupts the Installation Initiation (File Publisher verification issue). Solution: Ignore the warning and select the "Yes" option.
ii) Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 as it pertains to this step.
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