InterBase Quick Start: Part I - Installing InterBase for Windows
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Before you get started, you need to do the following:
- Go to https://downloads.embarcadero.com/free/interbase and download InterBase XE7 Developer Edition for Windows.
- 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
- 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.
- Following the instructions as you are guided through the install wizard.
- In the Multi Instance Feature pane, make sure you leave the default setting of No.
- In the Select Components pane, select Server and Client, Documentation, and Register and click Next.
- Leave the default destination folder as is and click Next again to start the installation. The Embarcadero InterBase XE7 installation dialog opens.
- Once InterBase is installed, the InterBase XE7 Product Registration dialog appears.
- When you selected to download your application, you were emailed a serial number. Enter it and your EDN account information and click Register.
- Click Finish to complete the installation.