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Home   •   Support and Training  •  STN Express  •  STN Express Upgrades  •  Installing Version 8.4.2
Installing or upgrading to STN Express®, Version 8.4.2

STN Express, Version 8.4.2, is now available for Windows.  The software is free to all STN users.


Step A - Read about Version 8.4.2

  • View the ReadMe file for information on known issues and new features included in Version 8.4.2.
  • Refer to the Guide to Windows Architecture and Installation and Getting Started for important information on installation.

Note: Two installation options are available:

  • MSI (recommended)
  • Scripted

Should I use the MSI or Scripted Installer?


Step B - Download Version 8.4.2

You must have a web browser and an active connection to the Internet to download Version 8.4.2.  (To request the software on CD-ROM, contact CAS Customer Care or use the STN Express Order Form.)

  1. Visit the STN Software License and Download web site.  This site is available for STN-Columbus and STN-Tokyo Service Center customers and is not available for STN accounts opened over the Internet through STN Easy.  European customers should contact STN-Karlsruhe.
  2. Follow the instructions to download the software installation file to your desktop or to a download folder.  Note where you saved the downloaded file.  The file name begins with "v8_4".


Step C - Install Version 8.4.2

  1. Exit STN Express and all other running programs.
  2. Locate the software installation file that you downloaded in Step B. 
  3. Double-click the file to launch the installer.  Or, right-click on the file and select Open. 
  4. Follow the prompts to install Version 8.4.2.


Step D - Verify the Installation

  1. Launch STN Express.
  2. Check the exact version.
  3. If it is not Version 8.4.2, review Steps B and C.  If the version is correct, you may delete the downloaded software installation file.


Additional Recommended Software

  • QuickTime from Apple Inc. - for STN Express features that involve images and graphics

Contact CAS Customer Care if you have additional questions about installing or upgrading your STN Express software.
Updated: 2/12/2010 4:30:18 PM
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