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Step 1 - Executable Installation

Before installing Jomres make sure you have a backup of all your files and especially your database!

This section of the guide assumes that you already have Joomla or Mambo installed.

After downloading the Windows Installer, double click the .exe file. After a few seconds while the installer loads, you will be shown the welcome screen. Follow the step-by-step instructions to continue.

   1. From the welcome screen, click Next.
   2. You will be asked to read and agree to the License Agreement. Check the "I Accept The Agreement" radio button and then click Next.
   3. Depending on the package, some installation notes will be displayed. You should read these notes and then click Next.
   4. The next screen asks you if you would like to install to a remote server or to this machine. For this guide, we are going to be installing to a remote server. Leave the default option checked and click Next.
   5. You will be shown several option boxes to enter in your FTP details. You will be given the option to choose a folder an install location on your FTP server, you should choose the root of your installation. For example, if I was installing to www.jomres.net, I would choose /path/to/www/, however if the CMS is installed in a sub-folder, then I would choose /path/to/www/subfolder/. When you click Browse to locate the folder you are installing to the installer will open an ftp connection to your server and you will be able to choose your install folder. It is very important that you perform this install into the root of the CMS installation that you are going to be using Jomres on.
   6. Because you are installing into your CMS installation you will receive a warning that you may overwrite existing files. This is normal and safe, click Yes to continue.
   7. The installer will now perform a number of checks. You will be given the progress of this in the bottom of the installer window. When completed, you will be asked to confirm the web address you are uploading to. This is usually auto detected but if not, simply enter the web address into the Upload Directory URL e.g. http://www.example.com. Click Next.
   8. Another selection of tests will be performed to determine how the installer will upload and install Jomres. When completed, a final confirmation screen will appear. Double check all the values and when you are happy, click Install. To make any changes, simply click the Back button.
   9. The Jomres files will now be uploaded. You can view the progress in the window.
  10. If everything is successful, a success screen will appear and you can click Finish. At this point, your browser will be launched and you will be directed to the web based installer.

Next, perform the Database and license installation .