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Time to upgrade to the newest version of A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy online. The DVD software version of A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy has been out of print since 2009. The AIA 4.0 was originally published over seven years ago and A.D.A.M. Education no longer supports the outdated version of this product. A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy is now available Online! A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy is the most comprehensive anatomy, physiology and clinical resource offered. AIA online contains 20,000 anatomical structures, 473 pinned atlas and structures, and new for 2009, a library of clinical content with over 3,000 illustrations and animations, plus an enhanced interactive 3D section in high definition which includes the female and male reproductive systems. Students: http://adameducation.com/adam-interactive-anatomy.aspx Instructors: http://adameducation.com/aiaonline_library.aspx
What do I receive when I order the stand alone lab edition of A.D.A.M Interactive Anatomy 4?
You will receive 1 disk with X number of (L) Lab Keys (X is the number of lab licenses they purchased) and 1 (I) Instructor key. With the L keys and I key you can install the complete program at your location and run it without the disc.
What Operating Systems are supported for A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0, both student and instructor editions?
A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 - Instructor's Edition
A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 - Student Edition
OS Specifications: WINDOWS (DVD)
OS Specifications: WINDOWS (CD)
Can I purchase and use an A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 that has been previously used by someone else?
It is illegal to purchase used A.D.A.M. software. If you install the program and the activation key tells you it is already in use, it is a good indication that the software has been previously used. If you experience this, contact A.D.A.M. Technical Support at technicalsupport@adamcorp.com to discuss the options you may have. In the unlikely event that this happens, please be prepared to return the product to the location where you purchased the A.D.A.M. software and request a new product or a refund.
Why do I need to install .net 1.1, Apple QuickTime™ 7, and Macromedia Shockwave™ 10 when installing AIA4.0? (Note if you have Windows XP you should already have .net framework 1.1 and .net 1.1 SP2. Check your installed programs to be sure.)
These third party products are required for A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 to run properly. To install the third party products, select the products during installation of AIA4 or put the disk in: Go to MyComputer (Computer for Vista) then right click on the DVD and select explore. After you have opened the DVD and can view the folders, find the 3rd party installers folder. Install all the installers starting with the .net, then QuickTime then Shockwave. Now close out of everything and put the disk in on auto run and install A.D.A.M. You will then get an icon on your desktop or start up menu. Double click this icon and it will complete the activation process. If you do not get an icon go to Star, Program, A.D.A.M., and double click on A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy. (Note: Make sure all of your Windows updates are current.)
For additional instruction please review the Student User Guide supplied with the AIA4 disc.
To install these programs from the Internet go to the following web site: If you already have higher version of Shockwave and QuickTime uninstall them first.
QuickTime version 7.4.1 no higher http://www.oldapps.com/quicktime_player.htm
Shockwave version 10.2.0.23 no higher http://www.oldapps.com/shockwave.php
Note: If you use I-Tunes on your computer the version of QuickTime that is used is not compatible with AIA4. In order to run AIA4 you must remove QuickTime for I-Tunes and any program associated with I-Tunes.
Prerequisites To install this security update, you must have Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 installed on your computer. To obtain the latest Windows Installer for your computer, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c
Microsoft .net framework 1.1 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en
Microsoft .net framework 1.1 SP1 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A8F5654F-088E-40B2-BBDB-A83353618B38&displaylang=en
I need to use AIA4 on my home computer and my work computer. What are my options?
The AIA software, individual license is designed to work on only one computer at a time. In order to use AIA4 on more than one computer you need to either purchase an additional license or deactivate AIA4 from one computer and reactivate on another. In order to do this you will need to follow the deactivation process that is supplied in the AIA4 user manual.
Deactivation process: Go to Start, Programs, A.D.A.M., double click on the License Deactivation Utility, select the box indicating you want a new key generated and select Deactivate. If a new key is not generated send an e-mail to technicalsupport@adamcorp.com with your existing key and Name and e-mail address and a new key will be created for you.
Will AIA 4 work on Microsoft® Windows Vista™?
A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 (AIA4) will install and run on computer systems running Microsoft Windows Vista. AIA requires certain third-party products, including Microsoft .Net Framework version 1.1, to be installed on your system before installing AIA. Follow the on screen instructions when installing AIA. If Microsoft .Net Framework version 1.1 is not installed on your system, you will be prompted with the following message:
A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy (AIA) 4.0 requires Microsoft .Net Framework version 1.1 to be installed first before you can install AIA. Please install the appropriate language of the .Net Framework version 1.1 from one of the following locations: From the appropriate language folder in the “Third Party Installers” folder located on either your AIA DVD disk, AIA CD-ROM disk (English only), or the international installer CD-ROM disk (additional languages).
Or from Microsoft’s website See the document 3rd party installers from this web site.
I am receiving an error message “unable to create ID for License, error querying machine information (2) – 1073738824” on my client machine when I try to connect to the AIA4 License server.
Many users running non-English localized versions of Windows will encounter an error on the client when it is first started. This is caused by an inability to query the performance counters due to localization issues in Windows. The performance counters are used in part to uniquely identify each client machine. In order to fix this, the client installs need to be changed to use a different identity scheme. Starting with AIA version 4.0.20, the MAC address(es) of the client machine can be used to uniquely identify the AIA client. To enable this scheme, on the client, navigate to the “Network.cfg” file (typically in the folder “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\A.D.A.M., Inc\ADAM Interactive Anatomy\4.0”). Open this file in notepad and add the following line:
USEMACADDRESS=true
This will tell the client to use the local machines’ MAC addresses as the unique identifier for the client machine. You do not need to make any changes to the license server; this is a client-side only change.
Please note that there is one caveat to keep in mind if you use this scheme: under certain narrow circumstances a client can inadvertently consume more than one license. If the MAC addresses on the client box change (either new ones are added, or some are removed, or existing ones somehow change) while AIA is in use, AND multiple instances of AIA are used on the client machine, under the right circumstances multiple licenses may be consumed for that client. This caveat is not a concern unless users are allowed to change Ethernet devices on the client machine while AIA is in use. In general, most lab environments will have fixed Ethernet adapters, and will not allow hardware to be changed by the user, in which case this is a non-issue.
Does A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 work with the Microsoft® Millennium Operating System?
No AIA4 was not designed to support the MS Millennium Operating System. AIA 4 will operate on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Vista , 32 and 64-bit
How do I move my AIA4 install to another computer?
The easiest way to do this is to run the License Deactivation Utility, before you uninstall. This utility will deactivate your existing install, and contact A.D.A.M.’s servers to obtain a new Activation Key. Go to Start, Programs, ADAM, then double click License Deactivation Utility, check the box that says get a new key, and then select deactivate. The new Activation Key will be displayed when the process is complete. You should save this new Activation Key to a safe place. When you are ready to install the product on another machine, you can use this new key to do so. If for some reason you are unable to get the Deactivation Utility to work, or otherwise have problems, you can contact technicalsupport@adamcorp.com to obtain a new Activation Key.
How do I install AIA4 on a Windows Vista Machine?
Insert Disc in DVD/CD drive (if you have an AIA4 DVD then you must use a DVD drive, if you have an AIA4 CD then either a DVD or CD drive can be used).
Allow disc to auto play. (Auto play should be turned on. If not select help and locate the information on how to turn auto play on for your Vista machine). If you are unable to do auto play, then you will need to start the installation process manually. Go to “start” then “computer”. When that opens up double click on the CD/DVD to browse it or right click on drive and select “explore”. Once open, locate the setup.exe file and double click on it to run it.
When the DVD drive auto play box opens up select “Run Autoplay.exe”
If user account controls are turned on then a box will appear that says “A program needs your permission to continue”. Select “Continue”
The windows installer box will pop up stating “Preparing to install…”.
Then the Installer information box appears telling you that you must install Microsoft .Net Framework version 1.1 Select “OK”.
If you received an error “installation ended prematurely” you will need to go to the Microsoft web site to install .net framework 1.1: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en
Follow the instructions for downloading the program.
Once that is complete, do a Windows automatic update to ensure your computer is completely up to date with the Microsoft products. Select “Start” , select “Control Panel”, locate Security and select “Check for updates” and install any recommended updates that appear.
Now go to the below QuickTime URL and install QuickTime version 7.4.1 (no higher) http://www.oldapps.com/quicktime_player.htm
Now go to the Shock wave URL and install Shockwave version 10.2.0.23 (no higher) http://www.oldapps.com/shockwave.php
Once all of this is completed go back and insert the AIA4 disc and follow the install instructions. Once installed, select the ADAM ICON from the desk top or go to Start, Programs, ADAM, and Select A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy to open the program, and register your product.
Where do I find the key for AIA4 within the program?
Go to the following location on the computer if you installed the program to the default location: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\A.D.A.M., Inc\ADAM Interactive Anatomy\4.0. Then select the Activation key text document and open it there you will find the key for this machine.
I want to use one of A.D.A.M.’s programs on my Windows XP machine but the program was made to run on a lower Windows Operating system.
You can use the Windows XP compatibility wizard to put a program into a Windows compatibility for a lower version of Windows.
Most programs run properly on Windows XP. The exceptions are some older games and other programs that were written specifically for an earlier version of Windows. To run your program on Windows XP, try the following:
These options are covered in detail below.
This wizard prompts you to test your program in different modes (environments) and with various settings. For example, if the program was originally designed to run on Windows 95, set the compatibility mode to Windows 95 and try running your program again. If successful, the program will start in that mode each time. The wizard also allows you to try different settings, such as switching the display to 256 colors and the screen resolution to 640 x 480 pixels. If compatibility problems prevent you from installing a program on Windows XP, run the Program Compatibility Wizard on the setup file for the program. The file might be called Setup.exe or something similar, and is probably located on the Installation disc for the program. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard
Note
As an alternative to running the Program Compatibility Wizard, you can set the compatibility properties for a program manually. The settings are the same as the options in the Program Compatibility Wizard. To set the compatibility properties for a program manually
Notes
If your program does not run correctly after testing it with the Program Compatibility Wizard, check the Web for updates or other fixes, as follows:
I cannot get AIA4 to run correctly on my Vista Machine.
Try running the program in XP compatibility mode. To do so follow these instructions:
To start the Program Compatibility Wizard click the "Start" button, then "Control Panel", then "Programs", and then click "Use an older program with this version of Windows".
1) How do you want to locate the program that you would like to run with compatibility settings? * I want to choose from a list of programs (scans the system for programs) * I want to use the program in the CD-ROM drive (scans you CD drive) * I want to locate the program manually (lets you browse for an executable file) 2) Select a compatibility mode for the program: Choose the operating system that is recommended for this program, or that previously supported the program correctly: * Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2) * Do not apply a compatibility mode 3) Select a compatibility mode for the program: Choose the operating system that is recommended for this program, or that previously supported the program correctly: * Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2) * Do not apply a compatibility mode 4) Select display settings for the program: Choose the settings that are recommended for this program, or that previously supported the program correctly: * Disable visual themes (you can try this option if you are experiencing problems with menus or buttons on the title bar of the program) * Disable desktop composition ( you can try this option if you are experiencing problems with the display when running the program) * Disable display scaling on high DPI settings (you can try this option if you are experiencing problems with the program display on high DPI settings)
While this can help you to run programs that may not normally run under Windows Vista, it is strongly recommended that you do not run this on older antivirus programs, disk utilities, or other system programs. Doing so may cause data loss or create a security risk. When it comes to these kinds of programs, you will really need to cough up and upgrade-- use only versions of these programs and utilities designed specifically to work with Windows Vista.
I am able to log into AIA4 as an administrator however when a student tries to open AIA4 the program gives an error cryptography service provider is unavailable.
This is most likely caused because for whatever reason, the student logins don't have permission to create or use cryptographic keys. Go to the following folder C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\MachineKeys (For Vista C:\User\Application Data\.....) Set the permissions on this folder where that particular login can access the folder.
Can I use deep Freeze and AIA4?
The only time deep freeze can be used with AIA4 is when you have a concurrent License Server setup. If deep freeze is installed on a stand alone workstation deep freeze cannot be installed and used on that machine.
I am trying to configure my Vista client machine to point to my License Server and I am getting an error box which tells me I must be a network administrator and I am.
Be sure that you are logged in as the administrator on the Vista Machine. Make sure that the User Account Controls UAC are disabled. This should allow you to create the Nework.cfg file that is referenced in the License Server Administrator’s Guide under “Configuring the AIA clients to point to the License Server.
What port is being used on the server to communicate back and forth from my server to the A.D.A.M. server?
On a Web server or Hypertext Transfer Protocol daemon, port 80 is the port that the server "listens to" or expects to receive from a Web client, assuming that the default was taken when the server was configured or set up. A port can be specified in the range from 0-65536 on the NCSA server. However, the server administrator configures the server so that only one port number can be recognized. By default, the port number for a Web server is 80. Experimental services may sometimes be run at port 8080.
What is the difference between a complete installation versus a minimum installation when installing AIA4?
Complete Installation A full install of AIA 4.0 requires approximately 1.7 Gigabytes of free space for the DVD version or 681 Megabytes of free space for the CD-ROM version, and installs all of the content on your hard drive. This is the recommended install option. If you choose this option, be sure you have enough disk space on the drive you select for installation. If you have a student edition, you will always require the CD/DVD in the drive to run the program, whether you do a Complete or Minimum installation. Instructor editions will not require the CD
Minimum Installation If you do not wish to install all of the content locally, or do not have enough disk space, choose “Minimum” install instead of “Complete.” This will only install the files required to run A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy (about 50 MB) and reference the content from the AIA 4.0 disk. If you do select the minimum install – you will be prompted for the location of the content (on the AIA 4.0 disk) when running AIA 4.0. The AIA 4.0 disk will always be required to be accessible when running A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 (after a minimal install). If the content on the AIA 4.0 disk is not accessible to a minimal install, none of the application’s functionality will be afforded.
Both Student and Instructor editions will require the disc when doing a minimum installation.
I just purchased A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 and I have a Macintosh PC, is there a Mac version?
No, A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0 was not produced in a Mac version, you can run it on a MAC using Leopard with Boot cam which comes with newer MAC versions, and a windows emulation program.
When I start the application, I get an error message that says “Application file(s) are missing or invalid”; what is the problem?
This error message will be displayed if the activation files have become corrupted or have been tampered with. These files reside under the Documents and Settings folder typically under “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\A.D.A.M., Inc\ADAM Interactive Anatomy\4.0”. If you attempt to modify these files or move or copy any of these files to another system, you may get this message. If you do get this message, you will need to contact A.D.A.M. Technical Support at technicalsupport@adamcorp.com in order to deactivate your old Activation Key and get a new one.
This can also occur if your firewall or antivirus protection are blocking the AIA.exe program, and or a windows update has been done that has changed the registry. Repair will not correct this problem you will need to e-mail technicalsupport@adamcorp.com with your existing activation key so that ADAM can replace the key so you can reinstall the program. You should also make sure that AIA.exe or ADAM is being allowed through the firewall and/or antivirus protection. Consult your documentation for the firewall and antivirus protection software that you have.
When I first start the product, it hangs for a very long time and eventually shows the following error message (“Unable to start A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy: cryptography service provider is unavailable”); what is the problem?
This error typically occurs if the “Protected Storage” service is not running for some reason. Running this service will in most cases resolve the problem. To start Protected Storage for Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start -> Run… Then type in “services.msc” and press enter. –OR- Right click on My Computer, and select “Manage”. When the Computer Management panel is displayed, Select “Services” which is under “Services and Applications”. Then, the Services applet should be displayed, which should show a long list of services. Locate the line in the services list that is called “Protected Storage” and verify that its status is “Started” and its startup type is “Automatic”. If it is not, double-click on “Protected Storage”, then change “Startup type” to “Automatic” and under “Service Status”, click the “Start” button. Once the service has started, click the "OK" button to close the property sheet. Reboot your computer and start ADAM again
I am trying to use Online Activation, but I get an error that says “Unable to connect to server. Please try again later or use offline activation”, what am I doing wrong?
This error typically occurs when the product is unable to contact our servers via the Internet. Any number of things might prevent this from happening. Some things you can try to diagnose the problem:
How do I verify that required services are running? Under Windows XP, AIA 4 requires that the “Cryptographic Services” service and the “Protected Storage” service be running. Under Windows 2000, the “Protected Storage” service must be running (Windows 2000 typically does not have a separate “Cryptographic Services” service). These services come with Windows and are installed by default. If these services are not running, you may receive errors when you first start AIA 4, or when you try to activate the product. In order to use Online , you will also need to be running enough services to connect to a secure website on the internet with a web browser. To verify that you are running the correct services (you will need Administrator privileges on your computer to do this), go into your Services control panel:
If you are still unable to use Online Activation, contact A.D.A.M. Technical Support to register Offline.
Flash Player isn’t working on my 64-bit operating system
Flash Player does not run in most 64-bit browsers. If you attempt to download the Flash Player in a 64-bit browser that does not support Flash Player, you will see a message from Adobe and a link back to an Adobe page. To install Flash Player, use a 32-bit Web browser on your 64-bit operating system. All major browsers are available in 32-bit versions and the Internet Explorer 32-bit browser is the default browser on Windows 64-bit systems.