====== CodeBlocks installation MS Windows ======

The following guide will help to install Code::Blocks HomeLab package in MS Windows enviroment. This example is based on Windows 7, but is usable with Windows XP and Windows 8 with a small differences. Code::Blocks HomeLab package can be downloaded from the HomeLab website.

===== Software installation =====

1. Download the latest Code::Blocks HomeLab pack Robotic HomeLab website (home.roboticlab.eu):  http://home.roboticlab.eu/et/files

2. Run the downloaded file

HomeBlocks installation window opens. It is recommended to install the software package in the default folder (usually C:\Homeblocks).

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The next step will be to change the Start menu shortcut name and location.

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The shortcut on the desktop is recommended, but it is always possible to open the program from the Start menu.

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Next, the summary window will appear stating the selected installation settings. Clicking the //Install// button will start the installation.

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When the installation has been finished, press the //Finish// button. Use desktop shortcut to open a work enviroment or go to //Start menu// -> Windows 7 //All Programs// Windows XP //Programs// -> //Homelab CodeBlocks//.

3. Connect HomeLab Controller and wait for Windows when it is finished installig the appropriate drivers.
In many cases, the drivers will install automatically and requires no user intervention. If you press the bottom right corner of this message, the installation windows of the driver will open (in Windows 7).

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Before continuing, we should wait until the end of the installation of drivers.

In some cases, Windows will not be able to automatically find the drivers needed. In this case, it must be installed manually and it is located in the drivers folder nt //C:\HomeBlocks\Programmer//.

Driver installation results is possible to verify the //Device Manager//.