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Key Access for Windows
Key Access is used for programs that have a shared license (a limited number of people can use it at one time.)
What is Key Access?
Just like a regular key unlocks a door, Key Access unlocks a program. It's small (only about 800 kb), fits into your computer neatly, and unlocks site-licensed programs when you need them. A site-licensed program is any program that you do not buy or install outright from the Software Center, but share the use of with the rest of the University Community. Note: You need to be connected to the internet to use Key Access.
So, How do I install it?
- On the Software Center webpage, click on Windows Download
next to Key Server. The download should automatically begin in a few seconds. If it doesn't, click the word 'here' to begin the download.
- It will ask you if you want to run the file from its current location or save to disk. Choose Save. Note where the file is saved.
- When the download is complete, your computer may ask if you wish to run the program. Click Yes. If it does not ask you, go to the folder where K2Client_v61.exe (this is the file you downloaded) is on your computer and double-click it.
- In the KeyServer Information window, type keyserver.case.edu under Host DNS Name or IP Address. Make sure Protocol: is set to TCP/IP and Store settings in: is set to Registry, shared by all users. Click Next.
- In the Custom Setup window, you do not need to change anything. Click Next.
- On the Ready to Install Window, you can review the installation properties and click Install to start installation.
- When installation is complete, you may click Finish.
Using Key Access
You need to log on to Key Access to use it. It should log on automatically when you restart your computer. Otherwise, you can log in to Key Access manually.- From the desktop, click Start and Control Panel. On the Control Panel, double-click the Key Access icon.
- In the KeyAccess Setup window, click Logon.
- You should see the window below. Click OK and close the KeyAccess Setup window.
- From the desktop, click Start and Control Panel. On the Control Panel, double-click the Key Access icon.
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