PSpice FAQ
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# Extract the zip file to a location on your computer and open the folder | # Extract the zip file to a location on your computer and open the folder | ||
# '''IMPORTANT:''' Right click on setup.exe and select "Run as Administrator" | # '''IMPORTANT:''' Right click on setup.exe and select "Run as Administrator" | ||
| − | # During the installation, make sure to select both Capture and Schematics, otherwise choose the default | + | # During the installation, make sure to select both Capture and Schematics, otherwise choose the default options |
# '''IMPORTANT:''' After the install, you need to run both Capture and Schematics as Administrator. Right Click on the program icon and select "Run as Administrator" | # '''IMPORTANT:''' After the install, you need to run both Capture and Schematics as Administrator. Right Click on the program icon and select "Run as Administrator" | ||
#* You can set Capture and Schematics to run as Administrator permanently by doing the following | #* You can set Capture and Schematics to run as Administrator permanently by doing the following | ||
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# Open the Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs (XP) or Programs and Features (Vista/7) | # Open the Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs (XP) or Programs and Features (Vista/7) | ||
# Uninstall PSpice Student 9.1 | # Uninstall PSpice Student 9.1 | ||
| − | # Open Windows Explorer (File Browser) and delete the following folder (C:\Program Files\Orcad_Demo | + | # Open Windows Explorer (File Browser) and delete the following folder (C:\Program Files\Orcad_Demo). PSpice 10.0 and 16.2 place their folder on the C:\ drive. |
# Download and install CCleaner http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner | # Download and install CCleaner http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner | ||
# Open CCleaner and use it to clean your registry http://www.piriform.com/docs/ccleaner/using-ccleaner/registry-cleaning | # Open CCleaner and use it to clean your registry http://www.piriform.com/docs/ccleaner/using-ccleaner/registry-cleaning | ||
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| + | ==Using Standalone PSpice Executables== | ||
| + | The PSpice Standalone programs are unofficial repackaging of the PSpice 9.1 Capture and Schematic. They do not require installation, and behave exactly as | ||
| + | *'''NOTE:''' The PSpice Standalone versions cannot be run if a PSpice program is installed. Please see Removing PSpice before attempting to use these programs. | ||
Revision as of 12:48, 3 February 2011
Commons issues with PSpice 9.1 and the standard solutions.
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OrCAD PSpice 9.1 FAQ
Installing PSpice
- NOTE: You cannot have different versions of OrCAD PSpice installed. Before attempting this install, remove any previous versions of PSpice (see Removing PSpice)
- Download OrCAD PSpice 9.1 from the OpEL website - http://www.opel.ece.vt.edu/Pspice/9_1/pspstu91.zip
- Extract the zip file to a location on your computer and open the folder
- IMPORTANT: Right click on setup.exe and select "Run as Administrator"
- During the installation, make sure to select both Capture and Schematics, otherwise choose the default options
- IMPORTANT: After the install, you need to run both Capture and Schematics as Administrator. Right Click on the program icon and select "Run as Administrator"
- You can set Capture and Schematics to run as Administrator permanently by doing the following
- Right Click on the program icon -> Properties -> Select the Compatibility Tab -> Check "Run this program as Administrator"
Removing PSpice
- NOTE: Please reboot your machine before attempting to remove PSpice. This will kill any hanging processes that might interfere with the uninstall procedure
- Open the Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs (XP) or Programs and Features (Vista/7)
- Uninstall PSpice Student 9.1
- Open Windows Explorer (File Browser) and delete the following folder (C:\Program Files\Orcad_Demo). PSpice 10.0 and 16.2 place their folder on the C:\ drive.
- Download and install CCleaner http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
- Open CCleaner and use it to clean your registry http://www.piriform.com/docs/ccleaner/using-ccleaner/registry-cleaning
Using Standalone PSpice Executables
The PSpice Standalone programs are unofficial repackaging of the PSpice 9.1 Capture and Schematic. They do not require installation, and behave exactly as
- NOTE: The PSpice Standalone versions cannot be run if a PSpice program is installed. Please see Removing PSpice before attempting to use these programs.
