Installing Desktop Client

To install Desktop Client, log in to your computer with root permissions.

About this task

Important: If this is a product upgrade, review all prerequisites that are in Upgrading or rolling back Desktop Client.

Procedure

  1. Download the Desktop Client installer from Fix Central.
  2. For product upgrades, ensure that you prepared your system to upgrade to a newer version.
    Although the installer performs your upgrade automatically, you must complete the tasks that are described in Upgrading or rolling back Desktop Client.
  3. Run the installer.
    Double-click the installer package and follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. Installation troubleshooting.
    If the installer stops responding during installation, another Aspera product might be running on your computer. To stop all FASP® transfer-related applications and connections, see Upgrading or rolling back Desktop Client.