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| Kiddix Installation & Quickstart Guide | 
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This
guide will walk you through the installation and initial setup process
of Kiddix on your computer. Kiddix can be installed on computers
that already have a Windows or Linux operating system installed, or on
machines with no operating system or blank hard drives.
IMPORTANT: Backup all essential data on your PC before beginning installation!
Preparing your installation CD-ROM
If you have purchased a Kiddix CD-ROM, then skip ahead to the next section.
If you have downloaded a Kiddix ISO, or disk image, you will need to
burn this image to disk to begin installation of Kiddix.
Most cd burning software will have an option that reads
"Burn Image" or "Burn ISO" or "Record CD from image". You will want to select this option to
properly burn the image to disk. You will know if you have prepared
your Kiddix CD-ROM properly if it shows multiple files and directories
after burning. If it only shows the single 700MB ISO file, then you
will need to prepare the CD-ROM again, using the "Burn Image" option on
your cd burning software.
After you have prepared your Kiddix CD-ROM, follow these instructions to install Kiddix on your computer.
Beginning Installation
Kiddix offers two choices for installation: Windows-based and Native. If you are unsure which option to choose, review this document first.
Install Option 1: Windows-Based Kiddix Install
(Recommended for novice users -- Windows XP & Vista only)
- Install Option 1 is only compatible with Windows XP and Vista
- Start Windows and place the Kiddix Platform CD-ROM in your CR-ROM drive
- If the installation program does not automatically start, browse to your CD-ROM drive and double click on setup.exe
- Select the amount of disk space for Kiddix and follow the on screen instructions to complete the first part of the install
- When prompted, restart the computer with the Kiddix CD-ROM inside the CD-ROM drive
- Skip ahead to "Section 3: Installing Kiddix On Your Computer"
Install Option 2: Native Kiddix Install
(Recommended for knowledgeable users, Linux users, or blank hard drives)
- If you plan
to install the Kiddix Platform next to an existing Windows
installation, ensure that Windows has been shutdown properly
- Place the Kiddix CD-ROM inside the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer
- Continue to "Section 3: Installing Kiddix On Your Computer"
Section 3: Installing Kiddix On Your Computer
- Boot off the Kiddix Platform CD-ROM
- Your
computer will usually "boot" off the Kiddix CD-ROM, when your computer
is restarted with the Kiddix CD-ROM in the drive. If the "Welcome
to Kiddix" screen doesn't appear shortly after you turn on your
computer, you will want to access your computer's "boot menu" and
select the option to boot off the CD-ROM. On most computers the
boot menu can be accessed by pressing one of the function keys
(F1, F2, ... , F12) when the machine is first turned on. Follow
the instructions on your computer's initial startup screen for specific
instructions.
- If you continue to have problems booting off the CD-ROM, please refer to this in-depth guide.
- At the "Welcome to Kiddix" screen, press Enter at the "boot:" prompt to continue or press F1 for additional options
- After Kiddix finishes loading, the Parent View will appear on the screen, and after a few seconds, the installer will start.
- If
the Parent View does not start, you may need to start Kiddix with the
configure-display option. Restart your computer now and press F1
at the previous step to access additional options.
- Follow the on-screen instructions, and after the installer completes press the reboot button
- Before the
system reboots, the CD-ROM will eject from the drive. Please
remove the Kiddix Platform CD-ROM before the system reboots.
- Continue to "Section 4: Configuring Your Kiddix System"
Section 4: Configuring Your Kiddix system
- When you
start your computer, you will now be presented with the option to boot
into your original operating system (e.g. Windows XP) or the Kiddix
Platform. Make your selection and hit enter to continue booting
your machine.
- If you used
"Install Option 2: Native Kiddix Install", The first time you boot into
Windows your system will perform a scan-disk and reboot. This is
normal.
- The first
time running Kiddix, the Parent View will automatically start and you
will be presented with a wizard that allows you to create a parent
account and customize Kiddix for your machine. After, you will be
presented with a wizard that allows you to set up kid accounts for each
of your children.
- After logging out of the Parent View, the Kiddix Platform is ready for use.
- Children can
access their accounts by clicking on the appropriate icon for their
username, and if necessary providing their pre-selected password.
- Parents can
log into the Parent View by selecting their username and providing
their pre-selected password to preform additional customization or use
administrative tools
If you need additional help configuring your system, you may want to refer to sections 3 & 4 of the Kiddix PC Quickstart guide.
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