After inserting the Proteome Discoverer 3.1 USB key, either wait until the installer starts automatically or run the XStart_ProteomeDiscoverer.exe application manually. The XStart installer dialog includes options to install Proteome Discoverer, the Discoverer Daemon, the third-party installers, and prerequisites such as the Microsoft .NET Framework. It also includes access to user guides and example data.
These installers are also available for download from the Thermo Fisher Scientific LSMS software download site (https://thermo.flexnetoperations.com). You can find the installers for Proteome Discoverer 3.1 and earlier versions by selecting the Product Search link and entering Proteome Discoverer in the search box.
Proteome Discoverer 3.1 is initially installed with a 60-day demo. You must permanently license Proteome Discoverer before the demo period expires. The license key will be sent to you as an e-mail from ThermoMSLicensing@thermofisher.com. If you did not already receive this e-mail, please send an e-mail message to ThermoMSLicensing@thermofisher.com with your sales order number and ask for the license key.