Support - Volume Installation (v3x - Player X)

Volume Installation Options

This page aims to aid in the installation of the Athena Player application in an establishment that purchases a Volume License.

NOTE! Colleges and institutions require a specific build of the Player product for it to allow multiple users of the same machine to use the software. If in doubt, email support@examsoftware.co.uk for clarification.

Unattended Installation

The software can be deployed automated systems by using the silent installation option:

By installing in this manner the program will be installed in the standard location (C:\Program Files) and appropriate links added to the start menu.

New versions can be deployed in the same manner; ie. no need to uninstall before re-installing.

Network Installation

The software can be copied from the installation directory and put on a network drive if centralised management of the program is required. This method is not ideal, not least of all because the loading performance of the application is seriously compromised by it residing on the network.

Network Considerations

The application requires a working Internet connection to activate the license, if the local network utilises a proxy server, this can prevent the software from accessing the Internet. Athena Player allows the specification of the proxy server and port when it requests the serial.

Post Installation License Activation

Once the software has been installed - whether copied locally or to the network - a user with write privileges to the C: drive should run the software and supply the serial when prompted. After the software is activated, all users who access the machine will have full access to the exam.

If multiple exams are being installed on the same computer, each exam will need to be activated individually. A serial number can be used to activate one or more different exams, depending on the package purchased.