How to Install Tiki Onto a Windows Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to Microsoft.com to download their Web Platform Installer 3.0.;

   This will download the WPI Launcher. , It is probably better to start out one at a time. , Depending on what you chose, this can take quite some time. , Read them carefully, to know what you are doing.
   
   After you have done all of this, the next part of the installation will start. , It is a good idea to write down your responses for anything that you enter, unless you have a pretty good memory. ,, Once you have completed all of the necessary info, you will be able to launch your Tiki.
   
   It will open into your default web browser. , You will need to enter in the database name and password. ,, This screen will tell you if your system has what it needs. , Your install will probably be able to find it, but if you choose, you can modify it. , You will see 'Install' in the center of your screen.
   
   Click on it to populate the database. , This lets you know that the installation is complete. , Click 'Continue'. , This screen indicates that your install of Tiki was completely successful. , The URL that it will probably be under is: http://localhost/tiki-index.php
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   Step 2: Click on the 'Download It Now' button on the right.

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   Step 3: Make your selections for what you want to install.

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   Step 4: Wait for it to install.

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   Step 5: Once it has done some of the installation

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   Step 6: you will start to get a series of screens.

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   Step 7: Start filling out the pertinent information for your Tiki.

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   Step 8: Click on 'Continue'.

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   Step 9: Launch your Tiki.

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    Step 10: Validate your Tiki install.

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    Step 11: Read the license agreement and click on 'Continue'.

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    Step 12: Check the system requirements.

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    Step 13: Set the database connection.

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    Step 14: Populate the database.

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    Step 15: Review the installation.

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    Step 16: Configure the General Settings.

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    Step 17: Choose to lock the installer or not.

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    Step 18: Start looking around your local Tiki.

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