Instrument Service must upgrade the computer connected to your instrument, but you are able to
download the desktop edition of DISCOVERY WORKBENCH 4.0 to other computers and use it to analyze the data from version 3.0 systems.
In order to download DISCOVERY WORKBENCH 4.0 Desktop, you will need administrator-level privileges in Windows, but it is as simple as downloading the file and double-clicking it. Although the setup file will automatically import any DISCOVERY WORKBENCH data files it finds on the computer during the upgrade, we recommend that you back up your data first. See the Downloads page to download the file. Then:
- Download the DISCOVERY WORKBENCH Desktop setup file.
- Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the setup file and double-click its icon to begin installing the software. The file is named MSD-LifeSci-Discovery-Workbench-Desktop.exe.
- Enter the user information in the dialog box when prompted.
- Select the default option “Install this application for anyone”. If upgrading an existing installation, the existing database will be migrated into the new version, providing complete access to all historical data and experiments.
- Click “Next.”
The computer must be restarted before using the software. You will need to activate your license within 30 days (at no cost).