Issue:
How to install PowerChute Personal Edition version 3.0.2 or 3.1
Product:
PowerChute Personal Edition (PCPE) version 3.0.2 or 3.1
Environment:
All supported Microsoft Windows OS
Cause:
Informational
Solution:
NOTE: In March 2023, Schneider Electric released PowerChute Serial Shutdown to replace PowerChute Personal Edition. PowerChute Personal Edition is no longer available for download from SE.com or APC.com. We recommend installing PowerChute Serial Shutdown as it has enhanced features and benefits.
PowerChute Personal Edition End of Life December 2024.
PowerChute Serial Shutdown can be downloaded from the link below.
https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/137943580-powerchute-serial-shutdown
Pre-Installation Instructions for PowerChute Personal Edition
The APC UPS USB cable that ships with the UPS must be connected between the UPS and the USB port of your computer. See the owner's guide for the correct USB cable.
For example, part number 940-0127 is RJ50 on the UPS side and USB A on the computer side.
or standard USB A to USB B
If you have an existing version of PowerChute other than v2.2, v3.0, v3.0.0.1, or v3.0.1, you must uninstall it using Windows "Add or Remove Programs."
PowerChute Personal Edition 3.0.x requires the .NET framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows. The installation checks for this. If you are using a downloaded file to install PowerChute, you must install a supported .NET version before proceeding. The PowerChute installation program will install the required .NET framework if you use a CD.
Operating systems:
Please look at the attached compatibility PDF for information on supported operating systems.
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PowerChute Personal Edition 3.0.2 or 3.1 installation steps:
The video was recorded while installing version 3.0.2
1. If you are using a CD, the installation program should start automatically when you insert the CD. If it doesn't, or if you are using a download from the website, double-click "PCPE Installer.exe" to start the installation.
2. If you have PowerChute Personal Edition v2.2, v3.0, , v3.0.0.1, or v3.0.1, click the "Upgrade" button to continue.
3. Proceed through the installation screens.
The default installation path is C:\Program Files (x86)\APC\PowerChute Personal Edition\
When User Account Control (UAC) is enabled with Windows Vista or later, a dialog requests you to "Allow" the installation. Click this to proceed.
The installation enables hibernation on your system and notifies you if it has not already been enabled. See "Using hibernation and sleep" in the PowerChute help for background information.
4. On the Final screen, click the "Register your product online" check box to register your product. Then click "Finish."
NOTE: See attached Release Notes
How to install PowerChute Personal Edition version 3.0.2 or 3.1
Product:
PowerChute Personal Edition (PCPE) version 3.0.2 or 3.1
Environment:
All supported Microsoft Windows OS
Cause:
Informational
Solution:
NOTE: In March 2023, Schneider Electric released PowerChute Serial Shutdown to replace PowerChute Personal Edition. PowerChute Personal Edition is no longer available for download from SE.com or APC.com. We recommend installing PowerChute Serial Shutdown as it has enhanced features and benefits.
PowerChute Personal Edition End of Life December 2024.
PowerChute Serial Shutdown can be downloaded from the link below.
https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/137943580-powerchute-serial-shutdown
Pre-Installation Instructions for PowerChute Personal Edition
The APC UPS USB cable that ships with the UPS must be connected between the UPS and the USB port of your computer. See the owner's guide for the correct USB cable.
For example, part number 940-0127 is RJ50 on the UPS side and USB A on the computer side.
or standard USB A to USB B
If you have an existing version of PowerChute other than v2.2, v3.0, v3.0.0.1, or v3.0.1, you must uninstall it using Windows "Add or Remove Programs."
PowerChute Personal Edition 3.0.x requires the .NET framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows. The installation checks for this. If you are using a downloaded file to install PowerChute, you must install a supported .NET version before proceeding. The PowerChute installation program will install the required .NET framework if you use a CD.
Operating systems:
Please look at the attached compatibility PDF for information on supported operating systems.
___________________________________________________________________________________
PowerChute Personal Edition 3.0.2 or 3.1 installation steps:
The video was recorded while installing version 3.0.2
1. If you are using a CD, the installation program should start automatically when you insert the CD. If it doesn't, or if you are using a download from the website, double-click "PCPE Installer.exe" to start the installation.
2. If you have PowerChute Personal Edition v2.2, v3.0, , v3.0.0.1, or v3.0.1, click the "Upgrade" button to continue.
3. Proceed through the installation screens.
The default installation path is C:\Program Files (x86)\APC\PowerChute Personal Edition\
When User Account Control (UAC) is enabled with Windows Vista or later, a dialog requests you to "Allow" the installation. Click this to proceed.
The installation enables hibernation on your system and notifies you if it has not already been enabled. See "Using hibernation and sleep" in the PowerChute help for background information.
4. On the Final screen, click the "Register your product online" check box to register your product. Then click "Finish."
NOTE: See attached Release Notes
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