Downloading and installing Illuminations is simple with a few helpful tips!
Step 1: You'll first want to verify that you have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed, you can download it at Adobe.com and then restart your computer.
Once you know you have Adobe Reader installed, go to Control Panel>Programs>Set your default programs. It may take the list a bit to fully load. Find Adobe Reader (please note that this is not the same as “Reader” by Microsoft), then click Choose defaults for this program. When the new screen appears, check the PDF box and Save.
Alternatively you can right click on a simple pdf file in your file cabinet, select Open With, Adobe Reader. In a few moments a message will ask if you wish to set Adobe Reader as your default. Click Yes. Also click Yes to allowing the application to make changes to your computer. Adobe Reader should now be set as your default pdf viewer.
Step 2: If this is your first Illuminations purchase, you will need to first install the Illuminations scheduling program. This file is called "Illuminations.exe" if you bought the PC version or "Illuminations.zip" if you bought the Mac version. After downloading, some computers open the file automatically and begin installing. If it does not, please find the file you just downloaded and open it. Windows computers will open the installer and require a bit of time. Mac computers do not require installation (the program is already good to go!), though we recommend placing Illuminations in your Applications folder.
Step 3: After downloading and installing the Illuminations scheduling program, you are ready to install the module for the year of Illuminations that you purchased. Return to the web page where you can download your purchases and begin downloading "Illuminations-Year-[year you purchased].ilmmodule." This is a fairly large file so it can take several minutes on slower internet connections. (We included a lot in Illuminations!) Again, some computers will automatically begin installing the module when it finishes downloading. If it does not automatically begin, please find the downloaded module and double-click on it to open it. It will automatically open and install in Illuminations. Once you see the screen that says "The module has been installed," the installation is complete and you can delete the module file. (All the files are now imbedded in your computer so the module is just taking up space!)
If you are purchasing additional years of Illuminations, you've got a head start! No need to install the Illuminations scheduler program again if you already have it. You can begin with Step 2 and simply download and install the module for the year you just purchased. We hope you love using Illuminations! You can also see these instructions in our Illuminations tutorial video. Contact us and let us know if you have any problems or suggestions for improvement!