Procise® PC v2.1 Software Upgrade

The most current Procise software version is PC 2.1, which is compatible with Windows 2000 (Servicepack 1 through 4) and Windows XP (Servicepack 1 and 2 ONLY).  Those customers who still have version PC 2.0 (Windows 2000 only) are entitled to a free upgrade to version 2.1, which provides improvements, and adds features which were absent from, version 2.0.  Procise PC 2.1 computer recommendations are for a Pentium IV CPU and  256 MB RAM.  Applied Biosystems can provide a new pre-imaged Dell computer with a flat panel monitor when this upgrade is purchased.

For Macintosh users, the current chemistry version, 1.1.1, was released in April 1997; the 610A data analysis version is 2.1, released in October 1995.  No additional upgrades for Macintosh have been released, this software format is compatible only with Macintosh OS 7.5.3 through OS 9.2. All newer Macintosh computers come with OS X and higher, and these operating systems are NOT compatible with any Procise software versions. Down-revving a Macintosh computer from a higher to a lower OS is not recommended.  In addition, upgrading old or failing Macintosh computers with model G3 or G4 computers will also require installation of a special serial card and software to permit communication with the Procise, along with reloading the operating software and 610A programs from a CD-ROM (part no. 4313516).

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For most computers not imaged by Applied Biosystems specifically for the Procise System, a file is missing from the operating system which is essential to ensure full communication between the Procise and computer.

For Windows 2000 computers, this file is called Install msmask32, and it is a 3.6 MB file which can be e-mailed to you by Technical Support or your service engineer, though usually the .exe extension must be removed to permit the file to pass through most firewalls as an e-mail attachment. Prior to installation on your computer, the .exe extension must be added back to the file. Then, just double click on the file to autoinstall, and the Procise system and computer should then be able to fully communicate and all Procise menus should be accessible.

For Windows XP computers, a different file, called msmask32 (162 KB), must be downloaded, and the procedure is somewhat more involved (its extension is .ocx): 1. Register using regsvr32.exe. Download the file (about 163 kB) to your desktop, then add the .ocx extension onto it. 2. Copy the file into the System32 folder. To register it, press on Windows Start Button and choose Run... 3. In the Text Box type: regsvr32 C:\YourDir\YourFile.Ocx where "C:\YourDir\YourFile.Ocx" is the full path to the file.


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