Windows
Go to Start / Programs / VisualRoute and click on VisualRoute.
If you are running under a supported version of Windows, it is possible to configure VisualRoute to run as a service in the Business and Server editions. To do this:
- Run VisualRoute Server to configure and verify that it runs properly; exit VisualRoute.
- In a command prompt window, change to the VisualRoute install directory. For example, type CD \Program Files\VisualRoute and press the Enter key.
- Type "VisualRoute -install" and press the Enter key.
- Run the Services Manager (Control Panel) and start the "VisualRoute" service.
First launch
When you run VisualRoute for the first time, you will get a 'Welcome to VisualRoute' splash screen and a 'Select Trial Edition' dialog box similar to those shown in the images below.
The 'Welcome to VisualRoute' splash screen provides quick access to the in-built product help. Simply select any of the links to view the topic (number 1). To cancel the display of the splash screen each time you launch VisualRoute, uncheck the 'Show this dialog on startup' check box (number 2). To choose a language other than English simply choose one from the drop down menu (number 3).
There are numerous options within the 'Select Trial Edition' dialog. If you intend to run VisualRoute as a trial then you can select which edition of VisualRoute you wish to try. You can try all editions during the 15 day trial if you wish. To do this, just go to the 'Options' menu and choose 'Select Trial Edition...' (Ctrl-Shift-E).