Section 8 Installation Method

Detailed explanation of the installation method for Tera Calculation software.

1. Preparation and System Requirements

Before beginning the installation, you must prepare the following environment requirements:

Antivirus Software Handling: Antivirus security software such as Windows Defender may block the installation, which may require temporary disabling.
Required Prerequisite Components: The following two components must be downloaded from Microsoft's website and installed beforehand:
- Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010
- .NET Framework 4.8
Presence of Microsoft Access Application: This software functions even if Microsoft Access is not installed on your system; however, without Access, operations such as directly viewing database tables cannot be performed.

The actual setup process proceeds according to the following workflow:

Execute Setup File: Launch "setup.exe" located inside the distribution folder "Tera計算Inst". This automatically initiates the installation process.
Verify Installation Destination: The software files are saved to a specific directory within the user profile (C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\...).
Software Launch Method: Upon completion, click "Tera計算_メニュー画面" ("Tera Calculation_Menu Screen") displayed under the Windows Start menu or "Recommended" section to start the application.

To ensure proper software operation, special attention must be paid to the placement of data files:

Copying "Tera計算Data": Copy the attached "Tera計算Data" folder to the root directory of any drive (e.g., D:, E:, F:).
Prohibition of Duplication: Copying the folder under the identical folder name across multiple drives on the same PC will cause errors during startup. To place it in multiple locations, the directory name must be altered (e.g., "D:\Tera計算Dataコピー").
Automatic Recognition: When placed correctly, the software automatically detects and recognizes the data directory.

Troubleshooting Support: Users are expected to independently resolve technical issues during installation. Creating a backup of the OS drive (C: drive) beforehand is strongly recommended.
Distribution Status: Currently, the software is distributed exclusively to designated collaborators. Future distribution scope and methods remain under consideration.