# Installing TRACE32 Software

## Overview

This chapter describes the procedure for installing the Hexagon
TRACE32 software on a host computer running Windows, Linux (32- or
64-bit), Mac OS X, or Sun.

Note

The Windows version of TRACE32 supports all Server, Desktop,
and Embedded variations of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and
Windows 8.

## Install procedure

Obtain a copy of the standard Lauterbach install disc (a DVD titled
“POWERVIEW Product Software”).

Verify that the install disc is the most recent version available.

Locate the file installation.pdf that is stored on the install disc.

Perform the installation procedure described in installation.pdf.

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