Installing the Runtime Manager

The Runtime Manager (RTM) is included as part of VBVoice. It can be installed on its own or as part of a full VBVoice install.

VBVoice allows for a Secondary RTM, which is activated when the Primary RTM experiences a hardware failure. Its installation process follows the same steps as the Primary (below), but it requires different configuration.

The RTM should be installed on a dedicated machine. If you instead choose to install the RTM on a machine that is shared with other applications (including VBVoice applications), note that if the CPU usage exceeds 100% for more than 30 seconds, the RTM connection is lost. This behaviour is true in both design and runtime modes.

To Install the RTM:

  1. Uninstall any previous version of VBVoice or RTM on the target machine.

  2. On the main product CD, run the autorun.exe found on the root.

    3. A main installation screen will appear explaining the different products found on the CD and offering hyperlinks to install these products.

  3. Click Install Pronexus Software and navigate through a number of screens.

  4. At the Select Components screen, select the Pronexus Runtime Manager.

    5. If you are installing VBVoice on this computer, then select other VBVoice components at this time.


    Selecting Components Screen

  5. At the Enter Your Authorization Codes screen, enter the authorization information sent to you by Pronexus. There are four ways to enter this information:

    6. E-mail (Recommended)

    You should have received an e-mail containing the authorization files (Pronexus.ini and/or PronexusRT.ini). Save the attached file in a directory visible to the RTM machine. Select the Browse option and browse to the directory containing the authorization files.

    Diskette

    If the authorization file(s) are on a diskette, choose Yes.

    No Codes

    If you select No (and then No on the subsequent Authorization Required screen), the RTM will be installed empty, with no licenses. Licenses can be added later using the RTM Administration screen.

    Manually Enter the Codes

    This option allows you to enter authorization codes for the VBVoice Add-on components. Choose the No option and follow the instructions to get to the Add-on Licenses Entry Screen - see below. Then simply copy-and-paste the serial number and the codes received from Pronexus Sales. The Add-on licenses may be added later using the RTM Administration screen.


    Add-On Licenses Entry Screen

  6. Continue through the remaining screens of the installation wizard.

  7. The final screen has a check box for starting the RTM immediately after the install. Windows 2000/XP users should select this check box. Windows NT users should leave it unchecked and perform a reboot after the install.


    8. Final Step

  8. When installation is finished and the RTM is running, it will show on the System Tray beside the system clock:


RTM Ready Icon


RTM Needs Activation Icon

Note: On Windows 7 or Windows 2008 Server, the service will not show an icon on the System Tray. To see the interface, run the Runtime Manager Interface, located in Start Menu | Pronexus | Runtime Manager

After you have installed the RTM, learn more about its interface and working with its licenses.