IMPORTANT : This is a private beta testing step and requires real activation. If you are one of our active beta testers and did not receive notification about this step, please contact us at info@sciproof.com.
Goal
The goal of the current step (SDP-WIN32 2006.08.01) is to test overall functionality and protection/activation mechanisms of SCIPROOF Scientific Dictionary Package (SDP) Beta v.0.0.1.18 for Microsoft Windows.
Tools
To complete this step, you will need the following components:
- One of the following Microsoft Windows operating systems installed:
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
- Microsoft Windows Millennium (ME)
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 WorkStation
- Microsoft Windows 2000 WorkStation / Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
We assume that all of the latest service packs and security updates are installed for your operating system.
- One of the following versions of Microsoft Office installed:
- Microsoft Office 2000 (Word 2000)
- Microsoft Office XP (Word 2002)
- Microsoft Office 2003 (Word 2003)
We assume that your version of Microsoft Office was installed to the default location (C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office). If it was installed in a different location, then please note that you need to use "your" custom paths.
- SCIPROOF Scientific Dictionary Package (SDP) Beta v.0.0.1.18 for Microsoft Windows. Please click here to download the sdp-win32-beta-0.0.1.18.exe (552 KB).
- SCIPROOF Diagnostic Utility for SDP . Pease click here to download du-sdp-2.0.1.0.exe (380 KB) file.
- SCIPROOF online key generator for beta testers (USE FOR MANUAL ACTIVATION ONLY).
Test items
To complete this step, you will need to perform the following tasks:
- If a previous version of Scientific Dictionary Package (SDP) Beta is installed, please do not uninstall it. The installer of the new version should detect the old version ("Previously Installed Version" page will be shown just after the "welcome" page of the installation) and uninstall it automatically.
- Download SCIPROOF Scientific Dictionary Package (SDP) Beta v.0.0.1.18 for Microsoft Windows (sdp-win32-beta-0.0.1.18.exe) and save it locally.
- Start installation and proceed with setup of Scientific Dictionary Package (SDP) Beta v.0.0.1.18.
- Start Microsoft Word and click the "About SDP" button to activate the dialog that displays a description of SDP. This dialog should show the installed software version. It must be v.0.0.1.18.
- Open "SDP Options" dialog. The following dictionaries should be listed in the 'Active Dictionaries' list:
- Dictionary_1 [good]
- Dictionary_2 [good]
- Dictionary_3 [good]
Please note that all dictionaries should be tagged by the [good] mark. If there is a different tag ([invalid] for example) or no tag, this indicates that an error occurred - please report it.
- Click the "Test Document" button to open the SDP Test Document. Activate the spellchecker (Word > Tools > Spelling and Grammar) and follow the instructions in the Test Document.
- Start uninstallation and proceed with uninstalling Scientific Dictionary Package (SDP) Beta v.0.0.1.18.
Results
Please send your results to info@sciproof.com, with Beta Testing Report - SDP-WIN32 2006.08.01 in the subject line. Please do not forget to provide the following information:
- Your name and e-mail address.
- Your beta-testing report.
- Your version of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
IMPORTANT: If any of the test items failed, please let us know and provide the SDP Diagnostic Report with a detailed description of the problem:
- Download SCIPROOF Diagnostic Utility for SDP and save it locally.
- Run the Diagnostic Utility - the wizard will guide you through the process.
- Include a detailed description of the problem in the e-mail with the attached diagnostic report and send.
Please do not send the diagnostic report if you do not have any problems.
Status
This step is no longer active. It began 08/01/06 and was completed 09/12/06.
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