Installing IDEA 12.2

Installing IDEA 12.2

You can download the latest IDEA version from Passport if you have an active license and access to Passport, or contact your distributor for the latest version.


The install process automatically uninstalls your existing IDEA version and installs the latest IDEA software (including CaseWare IDEA License Manager, if applicable) on the machine that currently hosts the IDEA software. You will not have to re-register your license.


  1. Download the IDEA 12 software

  2. Run the Executable file IDEA_12.2_EN_Standard-ASCII.exe and unzip the installation package to create folder IDEA_12.2_EN_Standard-ASCII

  3. In the IDEA_12.2_EN_Standard-ASCII folder navigate to and double-click Setup.exe.

  4. Installation Wizard begins


  1. To start the installation process, click Next.


  1. Read and accept the license agreement and then click Next.




  1. The CaseWare License Manager install destination option only appears if CaseWare IDEA License Manager is not already installed on the machine.

  1. Accept or change the destination folder for IDEA.
  2. Accept or change the destination folder for CaseWare IDEA License Manager.
  3. Click Next


  1. Ready to Install the Program Screen - Click Install



  1. Computer Restart

  1. Your machine may restart after the Microsoft Access driver is installed. The IDEA installation will continue after you log back in.
  2. Your machine may require a reboot if Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is installed as part of the IDEA installation.
  3. ​If you are prompted to restart your machine, you must click Yes to ensure IDEA is properly configured and to continue with the installation.
  4. If you click No, the IDEA installation is cancelled and you must restart the process from the beginning.

  1. To complete the installation, click Finish.






 

 

 




    • Related Articles

    • Installing IDEA 12.3

      You can download the latest IDEA version from Passport if you have an active license and access to Passport, or contact your distributor for the latest version. The install process automatically uninstalls your existing IDEA version and installs the ...

    • Can I open IDEA 11.1 Databases in IDEA 10.4?

      If you upgrade to IDEA 11.1 please note the following: The Project Overview feature for a database is not backward compatible after you open that database in IDEA 11.1. You can open 11.1 databases in 10.4, but you cannot see any previous History from ...

    • How to correct the IDEA display?

      Issue:  With the introduction of 4K and other high-resolution monitors, especially on smaller displays and laptops, the IDEA display can be negatively affected. Some elements, including buttons, dialogs, and grid items, maybe sized incorrectly.    ...

    • How to Connect IDEA to PowerBI?

      Use IDEA ODBC Driver to create User or System DSNs (32-bit or 64-bit) that can be used to connect other applications to your IDEA databases so that you can create visualizations and reports outside of IDEA in tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, and ...

    • CaseWare IDEA Level 2 Pre-training Checklist

      What is this FAQ for? This FAQ is for performing your pre-training software and training file checks to make sure everything is in working order before your CaseWare IDEA Level 2 training course. All training is conducted with the latest software ...