01.02.00 Installing the product

Requirements for installing Quick Bid

First, be sure your computer meets our System Requirements. These are MINIMUMS necessary to run Quick Bid and may not provide adequate performance. Check our Online System Requirements for any last-minute changes or updates.

View the Release Notes.

Component	Requirement
Operating System *	Windows® 7 Professional and Ultimate Windows® 8 and Windows® 8 Pro (Not RT) Windows® 8.1 and Windows® 8.1 Pro (Not RT) Windows® 10 (desktop and tablet edition) All Microsoft updates should be applied when published All current On Center Software products are compatible with 32 and 64 bit Windows operating systems. You may install the product on an Intel-based Apple computer that supports running Boot Camp or Parallels for MAC OSX 10 and one of the versions of Windows versions listed above. Installing the product in any virtual environment such as Parallels, VMWare, Citrix, etc. requires the use of Enterprise License Manager.
Processor	32 Bit / 1 GHz, IBM compatible
Memory	1GB (2GB or more recommended)
Monitor/Resolution	Super VGA (800x600) (higher resolution recommended)
Free Hard Drive Space	500MB
Internet Connection	An Internet connection is required for Authorizing the product
Web Browser	Internet Explorer 8 or newer
Additional Software	Generating Bid Proposals requires a fully licensed version of Microsoft® Word (version 2010 or higher) Sending eQuotes requires a MAPI compatible e-mail client such as Microsoft Outlook.
Security	Only a system Administrator can install the software.

* Some tablets, such as Microsoft's Surface Pro (original, 2, and 3) run a version of Windows that restricts the program to using networked licenses only. Please see the FAQ: Microsoft Surface Tablets for more information.

Next, make sure you have your Activation Code(s) ready for the software.

Download the software using the link provided by On Center Software.

If you need your Activation Code(s) or the download link re-sent to you, please contact Technical Support at 866-689-5687, or via e-mail at support@oncenter.com - be sure to include your name, Company name, and Client ID.

Save the installer file to your local hard drive (the desktop is a perfect place, it's easy to find the installer).

Once the installer file is downloaded, double-click it - the "InstallShield Wizard" starts.

Click Next on the Welcome Screen
Review and Accept the End User License Agreement and click Next

Enter in the user and company name to which you want this installation of On-Screen Takeoff registered (this shows up on the "Splash Screen" and is associated with your product license) and click Next

Click Next on the "Custom Setup" screen

If you need to install to a directory other than the Windows default (Program Files) click the Change button, otherwise click Next on the Destination Folder screen

Click Install to continue with the installation - a progress screen displays
When the installation is complete, an information screen displays - review the information and then click Finish

A Web page opens explaining the new licensing process.

You'll find the shortcut to Quick Bid on your desktop, double-click it to launch the program.

Authorizing Quick Bid