TIP
Do not start the software installation before the network setup has been completed. See “Network Setup”.
File locations
The default installation folder on the computer is C:\ProgramData\Thermo\Astral.
This instruction list uses C:\ProgramData\Thermo\Astral for easy reading, but depending on the installation package like Orbitrap Astral Instrument Control Software kit, this may be different. When the Orbitrap Astral software has been installed on a system, the folder of the previous installation will be reused.
Backup
Several files and folders require a backup for later installation, either for crash recovery or for replacing the computer. The backup can be performed during normal operation.
These files and folders (see “File Locations” ) should be saved if present:
- C:\ProgramData\Thermo\Astral\instrument\msx_instrument_files
- C:\ProgramData\Thermo\Astral\Licenses.txt
- C:\Program Files\Thermo Scientific\Instruments\Astral\2.0\System\Programs\dependencies\msi\TNGConfig.xmb
Setup of a new computer without any backup requires assistance of the Orbitrap Astral support team of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The computer may require licenses or some extra configuration files.
Uninstalling
The Installer will automatically remove outdated versions prior to the installation of a new version.
Installation
Install using the ISO image or a copy of its content by executing the installation program OrbitrapAstralFullSetup.exe. Use the regular way of installation for best results. It detects several problems, if they exist at all.
Restoring a backup
This step is not needed, if the installation was just an upgrade of the Orbitrap Astral software. All present configuration settings remain on uninstalling.
For setting up a replacement computer or after a disk crash, the restore procedure needs to be performed. The procedure requires administrator privileges. The restore procedure should happen after installation of the new software.
The installation place in the backup may be different to that of the present installation. Either use Instrument Configuration and look where files are located or check the folders appearing at “File Locations”.
TIP
It is important to stop the only program that interacts with the files coming from the backup. That is Thermo Exploris Core Service.
To stop the Thermo Exploris Core Service
Procedure
- In Windows 10 desktop, open Computer Management (<
> + <X>). - Select Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications > Services > Thermo Exploris Core Service.
- Right-click it and select Stop.
- Keep the dialog open.
- After a new installation, the instrument has already created the msx_instrument_folder with default content. Replace the content of that folder by the files from the backup.
- Use the open dialog to start the Thermo Exploris Core Service again. Alternatively, reboot the computer. If in doubt, contact the Orbitrap Astral support team of Thermo Fisher Scientific.