Download, installation and activation instructions
How to download and install RowPro using RowProSetup.exe
- Download RowProSetup.exe.
- In the download dialog box that appears, click Save or Save this program to disk, navigate to the folder where you want to save the download, and click OK to start the download.
- After the download is completed, locate and double-click the RowProSetup.exe file to start the RowPro setup program, and follow the on-screen setup instructions.
- After installation is completed, you can delete the RowProSetup.exe file if you want to free up space on your disk.
The RowProSetup.exe file contains:
- The self-extracting RowPro Setup (installation) program.
- The RowPro software.
- The Microsoft MDAC database runtime package (installed automatically if not already present).
RowPro also requires Microsoft .Net Framework 2 and the Microsoft DirectX9 Runtime to be present in your PC. If RowPro Setup determines that the correct version of each of these is not already installed in your PC, RowPro Setup automatically downloads the correct version from Microsoft and installs it in your PC.
How to download and install RowPro using RowProCD.iso
- First check that your CD-R burning software is capable of handling .iso files.
- Click the button above to download RowProCD.iso.
- In the download dialog box that appears, click Save or Save this program to disk, navigate to the folder where you want to save the download, and click OK to start the download.
- After the download is completed, use your CD-R burning software to create a RowPro CD-R.
- Remove and re-insert the RowPro CD-R into your PC. The RowPro setup program should start automatically. If not, browse the CD-R and run RowProSetup.exe. Follow the on-screen setup instructions.
The RowProCD.iso file contains:
- The self-extracting RowPro Setup (installation) program.
- The RowPro software.
- The Microsoft MDAC database runtime package (installed automatically if not already present in your PC).
- Drivers for the Omnikey Card Reader.
- The Microsoft .Net Framework 2 (installed automatically if not already present in your PC).
- The Microsoft DirectX9 Runtime (installed automatically if not already present in your PC).
- RowPro documentation including the RowPro Product Sheet, RowPro Installation Guide and RowPro User Guide.
How to activate the free Tryout
RowPro free Tryouts provide the full functionality of RowPro for a single user for 20 days. To activate RowPro Tryout:
- Download and install RowPro using one of the links above.
- Click the RowPro icon on your PC desktop to start RowPro.
- When the Activation Manager appears, follow the steps on the Tryout tab.
- If your PC is connected to the Internet, choose Get free Tryout Key Online.
- If your PC is not connected to the Internet, use a browser on a PC connected to the Internet to go to www.digitalrowing.com, select Customers / Get a free Tryout Key and follow the steps there.
How to activate RowPro
- Download and install RowPro using one of the links above.
- Buy a RowPro Home Edition or RowPro School Edition Product Key at the Digital Rowing Online Store.
- Click the RowPro icon on your PC desktop to start RowPro.
- When the Activation Manager appears, follow the steps on the Activate tab.
- If your PC is connected to the Internet, choose Activate RowPro Online.
- If your PC is not connected to the Internet, use a browser on a PC connected to the Internet to go to www.digitalrowing.com, select Customers / Activate RowPro and follow the steps there.
Upgrading from earlier versions of RowPro
If the installer finds an earlier version of RowPro already installed in your PC, it will automatically remove the earlier version and install the newer version. Your RowPro Database and Product Key will be preserved during this process. We recommend you back up your Database before upgrading, using the utility provided in RowPro on the Control Center / System Settings page.
- If you have previously activated RowPro 1.x or 2.x in your PC, the first time you start RowPro Version 4 it will be deactivated.
- If you need to purchase an upgrade, then after you have completed your purchase, you can activate RowPro Version 4 as described above.
Checking your PC performance
To ensure the 3D graphics in RowPro will perform well in your Vista or XP PC, before you install RowPro, check your PC meets or exceeds the RowPro PC Requirements and run the RowPro Graphics Tester first.
Take care to ensure you have the required Service Packs installed and your Windows operating system is fully up-to-date, by visiting the Microsoft Windows Update website.
Starting RowPro
RowPro Setup automatically creates a RowPro icon and a Concept2 Logbook icon on your desktop. Double-click the RowPro icon to start RowPro or the Concept2 Logbook icon to start the Concept2 Logbook. If you do not wish to use the Concept2 Logbook you can delete that icon from your desktop.
For more information see the RowPro User Guide, which contains a great deal of important and useful information to help you quickly get RowPro working. This guide is:
- Available as a printable PDF document.
- Built into RowPro Help and RowPro Help Online.
- Included in the RowProCD.iso download.
Also take a look at the RowPro Product Sheet for an overview of what you can do with RowPro.
Having trouble getting started?
Please tell us about it at assist@digitalrowing.com so we can help you resolve any problems.