Origin 9.0 Installation Instructions – Case Software Center

Check For The Installer Window Under This Browser Window

Please follow the illustrated instructions below to install Origin 9.0.

Keep this browser window open when you start Origin 9.0 for the first time, as a reference for the product activation procedure, that is initiated the first time Origin 9.0 runs. When registering and activating Origin, you will be asked to create an account on the OriginLab web site if you do not

already have an account. When creating an account, make sure you use “Case Western Reserve University” for the company name and that you enter a valid Case Email address. If you

already have an OriginLab web account, make sure it also follows this criteria. Update your account if needed by first logging into the OriginLab website (www.originlab.com) and then click

“View/Update User Profile Details”.

Welcome screen. Press Next to continue.

Please read the license agreement and press Yes to continue.

Please select “Install Product (requires serial number) and then press Next.

Please fill in the requested information and enter the serial number that was emailed to you from the Software Center. Please note that “Case User” is for demonstration purposes only. Please

enter your real name.

Verify that the information is correct and press Yes.

Leave the Yes check box selected and press Next.

If you are installing on Windows 64-bit, you can install both 32-bit and 64-bit Origin. Install both unless you have a space limitations. Press Next.

You may accept the default install location or change it by pressing Browse. When ready, press Next to continue.

Press Yes to create the directory.

Choose if you want the Help files installed and press Next to continue.

Select which users on your machine are allowed to run Origin and press Next.

Review setting and press Next.

Click Next.

Installation is in progress, please wait …

Setup is complete. Press Finish to exit. You may uncheck “Learn more about Origin online” if you do not wish to see the web page.

Leave the “Launch Origin now as administrator to complete licensing” check box selected to start Origin and obtain your computer-specific license.

Program window created by the installer.

The next set of images below will be displayed the first time Origin runs. You MUST follow the product activation sequence to properly license the product. Origin will run fully functional for up

to 7 days with no license. But after 7 days, you must obtain the license to run Origin.

Agree with or change the User Files Folder and press OK.

Press Yes to create the folder.

Select the first option to get the license online now and press OK. You must have an internet connection to obtain the license.

Click OK to send the information to the OriginLab website.

A web browser window will open. You must log in to continue with the Origin license activation. Please use your existing account or create a new account by clicking “Create a new account” and

follow the onscreen prompts.

When creating a new account, please enter the information requested, making sure to use a valid Case email address.

After you log in (or create an account and log in), you are asked for the license Access Code. Enter the Access Code that was emailed to you from the Software Center and click Submit.

The license is generated for your computer. Copy all the license text from the web page.

Paste the license text back into the Enter License dialog and click OK.

This indicates the license was correctly accepted by Origin.

For help in resolving installation or activation problems, please contact the CWRU ITS Help Desk at 216-368-HELP