InterBase Quick Start: Part I - Installing InterBase for Windows

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Before you get started, you need to do the following:

NOTE: The InterBase XE7 download includes both 32-bit and 64-bit in the same Windows install.
  • A Developer’s Network account is required. Click http://edn.embarcadero.com to either log on to an existing account or create a new one.
NOTE: For installing on Linux, click: Installing InterBase XE7 for Linux.

Installation

  1. Double-click the InterBase_XE7.zip file, and then double-click ib_install.exe.
    NOTE: It is recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running the setup program.
  2. Following the instructions as you are guided through the install wizard.
  3. In the Multi Instance Feature pane, make sure you leave the default setting of No.
  4. In the Select Components pane, select Server and Client, Documentation, and Register and click Next.
  5. Leave the default destination folder as is and click Next again to start the installation. The Embarcadero InterBase XE7 installation dialog opens.
  6. Once InterBase is installed, the InterBase XE7 Product Registration dialog appears.
  7. When you selected to download your application, you were emailed a serial number. Enter it and your EDN account information and click Register.
  8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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