Installing FrameWork

There are some hardware and software requirements you must meet to install FrameWork:

Windows version: The program is designed to run under all versions of Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. We recommend you install the latest Service Packs and Windows updates. The program should run on a regularly updated and service-packed version of Windows 2000, but this is not a supported operating system.
RAM: Your PC should have at least 1GB of RAM but 2GB or more is desirable.
Disk space: You need at least 1 Gb of free disk space but 5Gb is recommended. More may be required, depending on the amount of project data you plan to store – 20 Gb should be sufficient to hold several large projects.

For more information on technical issues why not visit our FAQs, or if you have specific questions e-mail framework@natcen.ac.uk or call 020 7549 9562.

Installing the single user version

To install the single user version you need an installation disk, which you can request here.

There is an installation guide in the pack plus a step-by-step version that you can download here. There is also support on the FAQs page and, if you have any difficulties, email frameworkinstallations@natcen.ac.uk and we will be help.

Installing the network version

Due to the nature of the network version, a member of the FrameWork support team will liaise with you or your IT department directly.