Installation Overview

Stock Investor can be installed to operate on a normal IBM PC or compatible computer meeting the System Requirements outlined below.

The initial installation is a two step process. First the software is installed on the PC, and then the user starts the software and registers with the data provider in order to commence downloading market data.

From time to time, Stock Investor software will be updated. New versions will be delivered to registered users over the Internet.

Software License Details

Stock Investor is marketed with a dual installation/single user license.

This means that you can install the software on two separate machines, for example a desktop PC at work and a laptop computer or PC at home.

At time of installation, HUBB will note the details of each machine on which the software is installed. The HUBB organization will use these details to confirm each user’s registration details each time Stock Investor connects with the HUBB data server. The maximum number of machines that a single user can install the software on is two (2).

The dual installation capability is provided for the convenience of users who use more than one machine. However, the data service will only supply one PC with data at a time.

When data is requested from the second machine while the first machine’s data session is active, the first machine will be advised that its session is being terminated. The second machine will then open its data session with the HUBB server.

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System Requirements

Stock Investor requires the following minimum system specifications to run effectively:

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Software Installation

Run MS Windows

To start the installation, switch the computer on, with Windows running normally but with all other programs closed.

Internet Connection

The registration and installation process will require a live internet connection.

The internet connection required by Stock Investor may be an ordinary telephone connection using a modem. This will be satisfactory for using the HUBB end-of-day data service. A broadband connection is recommended for those users opting for real-time or delayed data services.

Insert CD-ROM

Insert the Stock Investor installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

After a short delay, the screen will turn dark blue and the first of a series of Software Installation dialog boxes will appear.

Go to the Installation Sequence topic for a full explanation of each of the steps in the software installation.

Note   If the installation screen does not appear, click on the Windows Start button, and then select Run.
Type in the drive letter that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive, followed by the command :\autorun.exe.
For example, if your CD-ROM drive is D, type in D:\autorun.exe and then click OK.

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Registration - Start Up Wizard

After installing the Stock Investor software, its market data connection must be registered and established. Stock Investor cannot function without registration with the HUBB data provider.

Stock Investor contains an in-built Startup Wizard that guides you through the registration process, it will also establish and initialize your HUBB data account.

The process follows a straightforward sequence, and at the end of the Startup Wizard Stock Investor will be up and running using fresh market data.

The registration sequence will proceed through a number of dialog boxes. The boxes may provide information, or require you to enter information or make selections.

Before progressing from one dialog box to the next you will have to click the appropriate button at the lower left hand corner of the current dialog box.

You may cancel the process at any time during the installation. The installation program will close and return to the Windows desktop without harming your system or PC.

Go to the Startup Wizard topic for a complete explanation of each step in this process.

Historical Data

Installation and registration using the CD-ROM will create a database containing 5 years of price data.

This database will allow more rapid download of data-on-demand requests, and allows users to market scan off-line and run Stock Investor off-line.

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Software Upgrades - Download and Install

From time to time Stock Investor's software will be upgraded. All software upgrades will be delivered by the HUBB data server over the internet.

Go to the Software Upgrade topic for more information on downloading and installing Stock Investor's software upgrades.

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