Installation:

On the machine on which you want to install and run ALM Explorer:

• For Windows 8.1: Install update 2919355 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355 ).
• For Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015.

1. Log in with administrator privileges.

2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), either:

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

* Regular installation:

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation:

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your ALM client machine:

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.

Note: For Windows 8.1, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type: ALMExplorerAddIn.exe /s /v/quiet /i

Usage instructions:

To open ALM Explorer:

1. Choose Start > ALM Explorer 24.1 > ALM Explorer 24.1.
2. In the Address box, type your ALM URL (http://<ALM server name>/qcbin) and click the Go button. ALM Explorer connects to the ALM server and displays the Login window.

Setting the default for opening ALM:

To set the default for opening ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface):

1. In ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup.

2. Choose one of the following options as your default:* Open all TD links in IE* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer* TD Links will be opened only for specified list

3. Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* To start Site Administration, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp

* To start Lab Management, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Installation:

On the machine on which you want to install and run ALM Explorer:

• For Windows 8.1: Install update 2919355 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355 ).
• For Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015.

1. Log in with administrator privileges.

2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), either:

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

* Regular installation:

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation:

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your ALM client machine:

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.

Note: For Windows 8.1, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type: ALMExplorerAddIn.exe /s /v/quiet /i

Usage instructions:

To open ALM Explorer:

1. Choose Start > ALM Explorer 17.0x > ALM Explorer 17.0x.
2. In the Address box, type your ALM URL (http://<ALM server name>/qcbin) and click the Go button. ALM Explorer connects to the ALM server and displays the Login window.

Setting the default for opening ALM:

To set the default for opening ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface):

1. In ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup.

2. Choose one of the following options as your default:* Open all TD links in IE* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer* TD Links will be opened only for specified list

3. Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* To start Site Administration, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp

* To start Lab Management, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Installation and Usage InstructionsPrerequisite: On the machine on which you want to install and run ALM Explorer:

• For Windows 8.1: Install update 2919355 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355).
• For Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015.

1. Log in with administrator privileges.
2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), either:

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

* Regular installation:

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation:

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your ALM client machine:

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.

Note: For Windows 8.1, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type: ALMExplorerAddIn.exe /s /v/quiet /i

Usage instructions

To open ALM Explorer:

1. Choose Start > ALM Explorer 16.0x > ALM Explorer 16.0x.
2. In the Address box, type your ALM URL (http://<ALM server name>/qcbin) and click the Go button. ALM Explorer connects to the ALM server and displays the Login window.

Setting the default for opening ALM

To set the default for opening ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface):

1. In ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup.

2. Choose one of the following options as your default:* Open all TD links in IE* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer* TD Links will be opened only for specified list

3. Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* To start Site Administration, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp

* To start Lab Management, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Installation and Usage InstructionsPrerequisite: On the machine on which you want to install and run ALM Explorer:

• For Windows 8.1: Install update 2919355 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355).
• For Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015.

1. Log in with administrator privileges.
2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), either:

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

* Regular installation:

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation:

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your ALM client machine:

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.

Note: For Windows 8.1, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type: ALMExplorerAddIn.exe /s /v/quiet /i

Usage instructions

To open ALM Explorer:

1. Choose Start > ALM Explorer 15.5X > ALM Explorer 15.5X.
2. In the Address box, type your ALM URL (http://<ALM server name>/qcbin) and click the Go button. ALM Explorer connects to the ALM server and displays the Login window.

Setting the default for opening ALM

To set the default for opening ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface):

1. In ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup.

2. Choose one of the following options as your default:* Open all TD links in IE* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer* TD Links will be opened only for specified list

3. Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* To start Site Administration, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp

* To start Lab Management, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Installation and Usage InstructionsPrerequisite: On the machine on which you want to install and run ALM Explorer:

• For Windows 8.1: Install update 2919355 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355).
• For Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015.

1. Log in with administrator privileges.
2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), either:

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

* Regular installation:

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation:

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your ALM client machine:

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.

Note: For Windows 8.1, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type: ALMExplorerAddIn.exe /s /v/quiet /i

Usage instructions

To open ALM Explorer:

1. Choose Start > HP ALM Explorer 15.0x > HP ALM Explorer 15.0x.
2. In the Address box, type your ALM URL (http://<ALM server name>/qcbin) and click the Go button. ALM Explorer connects to the ALM server and displays the Login window.

Setting the default for opening ALM

To set the default for opening ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface):

1. In ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup.

2. Choose one of the following options as your default:* Open all TD links in IE* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer* TD Links will be opened only for specified list

3. Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* To start Site Administration, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp

* To start Lab Management, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

This is the latest release of ALM Explorer for connecting to ALM 12.60 server.

Installation and Usage Instructions

Prerequisite:  On the machine on which you want to install and run ALM Explorer:

• For Windows 8.1:  Install update  2919355 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355). 
• For Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015.

1. Log in with administrator privileges. 
2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), either: 

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3. 

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

 3.   To install the add-in, do one of the following:

* Regular installation: 

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your ALM client machine. 

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install. 

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation:  

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your ALM client machine: 

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your ALM client machine. 

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.   

Note: For Windows 8.1, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group. 

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type: ALMExplorerAddIn.exe /s /v/quiet /i

Usage instructions 

To open ALM Explorer: 

1. Choose Start > HP ALM Explorer 12.60 > HP ALM Explorer 12.60. 
2. In the Address box, type your ALM URL (http://<ALM server name>/qcbin) and click the Go button. ALM Explorer connects to the ALM server and displays the Login window.

Setting the default for opening ALM 

To set the default for opening ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface): 

1.  In ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup. 

2.  Choose one of the following options as your default: 

* Open all TD links in IE 

* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer 

* TD Links will be opened only for specified list 

3.  Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box. 

4.  Click OK.

Notes 

* To start Site Administration, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp 

* To start Lab Management, type: http://<ALM server name>/qcbin/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

This is the latest release of ALM Explorer for connecting to ALM 12.5x server.

Installation and Usage Instructions

Prerequisite:  On the machine on which you want to install and run ALM Explorer:

• For Windows 8.1:  Install update  2919355 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355).
• For Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. 

1.  Log in with administrator privileges.

2.  If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), either:

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

* Regular installation:

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation: 

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your ALM client machine:

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.  

Note: For Windows 8.1, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type: ALMExplorerAddIn.exe /s /v/quiet /i  

Usage instructions

To open ALM Explorer:

1.  Choose Start > HP ALM Explorer 12.5x > HP ALM Explorer 12.5x.

2. In the Address box, type your HP ALM URL (http://(ALM 12.5x server name)/qcbin) and click the Go button. HP ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 12.5x server and displays the Login window.

Setting the default for opening ALM

To set the default for opening ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface):

1. In ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup.

2. Choose one of the following options as your default:

* Open all TD links in IE

* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer

* TD Links will be opened only for specified list

3. Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* To start Site Administration, type: http://(ALM 12.5x server name)/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp

* To start Lab Management, type: http://(ALM 12.5x server name)/qcbin/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

This version is relevant for ALM 14 SaaS only

Installation instructions

Prerequisite:  On the machine on which you want to install and run ALM Explorer:

• For Windows 8.1:  Install update  2919355 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355).
• For Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. 

1.  Log in with administrator privileges.

2.  If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), either:

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

* Regular installation:

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation: 

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your ALM client machine:

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your ALM client machine.

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.  Note: For Windows 8.1, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type: ALMExplorerAddIn.exe /s /v/quiet /i 

Usage instructions

To open HPE ALM Explorer:

1.  Choose Start > HPE ALM Explorer 14.0x > HPE ALM Explorer 14.0x.

2. In the Address box, type your ALM URL (http://(ALM 14.0x server name)/qcbin) and click the Go button. ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 14.0x server and displays the Login window.

3. A window opens, for you to log in to your ALM server.

If your company set up Single-Sign-On with ALM and you already logged in to another application with the relevant credentials, you may not need to log in again. For more details on logging in to ALM, see ALM Help Center.

Setting the default for opening ALM

To set the default for opening ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface):

1. In HPE ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup.

2. Choose one of the following options as your default:

* Open all TD links in IE

* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer

* TD Links will be opened only for specified list

3. Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box.

4. Click OK.

 The latest release "ALM Explorer For ALM 12.5x" is your best choice, alternatively, you can still use this version for connecting to ALM 12.53 or 12.50.

Installation and Usage Instructions

1.  Log in with administrator privileges.

2.  If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 7 or Windows 8), either:

* Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.

* Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, doone of the following:

* Regular installation:

Note: For Windows 8,install silently. Do not do a regular installation.

a. Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your HP ALM client machine.

b. As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

c. Follow the instructions.

* Silent installation: 

To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your HP ALM client machine:

a. Click the download link and save the add-in on your HP ALM client machine.

b. Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.  Note: For Windows 8, open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.

c. Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type msiexec using the relevant parameters. Example:  msiexec /iALMExplorerAddIn_##_##_##.msi

Usage instructions

To open HP ALM Explorer:

1.  Choose Start > HP ALM Explorer 12.5x > HP ALM Explorer 12.5x.

2. In the Address box, type your HP ALM URL (http://(ALM 12.5x server name)/qcbin) and click the Go button. HP ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 12.5x server and displays the Login window.

Setting the default for opening HP ALM

To set the default for opening HP ALM (either with ALM Explorer or with your Web browser interface):

1. In HP ALM Explorer, choose Tools> TD Links Setup.

2. Choose one of the following options as your default:

* Open all TD links in IE

* Open all TD links in ALM Explorer

* TD Links will be opened only for specified list

3. Depending on the option you choose, enter the enabled fields in the dialog box.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* To start Site Administration, type: http://(ALM 12.5x server name)/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp

* To start Lab Management, type: http://(ALM 12.5x server name)/qcbin/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Installation and Usage Instructions

1. Log in with administrator privileges.

2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 7 or Vista), either:

• Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.
• Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:     

     Regular installation: Windows 8: Install silently. Do not do a regular installation.

• Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

      Silent installation: To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your HP ALM client machine:

• Click the download link and save the add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window. Windows 8: Open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type msiexec using the relevant parameters. Example: msiexec /i ALMExplorerAddIn_##_##_##.msi

4. To open HP ALM Explorer, choose Start > HP ALM Explorer 11.5x > HP ALM Explorer 11.5x.

5. In the Address box, type your HP ALM URL (http://(ALM 11.5x server name)/(virtual directory name)) and click the Go button. HP ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 11.5x server and displays the Login window.

Note: To start Lab Management, type: http://(ALM 11.5x server name)/(virtual directory name)/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Last Updated:  18-March-2014

Installation and Usage Instructions

1. Log in with administrator privileges.

2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 7orWindows 8), either:

• Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.
• Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

Regular installation:Windows 8: Install silently. Do not do a regular installation.

• Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• As prompted, clickSaveto download and thenOpento install.

Silent installation:To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your HP ALM client machine:

• Click the download link and save the add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window. Windows 8: Open the command prompt window using theRun as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and typemsiexecusing the relevant parameters. Example:msiexec /i ALMExplorerAddIn_##_##_##.msi

4. To open HP ALM Explorer, chooseStart > HP ALM Explorer 12.x > HP ALM Explorer 12.x.

5. In the Address box, type your HP ALM URL (http://(ALM 12.x server name)/(virtual directory name)) and click theGobutton. HP ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 12.00 server and displays the Login window.

Notes:

• To start Site Administration, type:http://(ALM 12.x server name)/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp
• To start Lab Management, type:http://(ALM 12.x server name)/(virtual directory name)/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Last Updated:24-September-2015

The latest release "ALM Explorer For ALM 12.5x" is your best choice, alternatively, you can still use this version for connecting to ALM 12.50.

Installation and Usage Instructions

1. Log in with administrator privileges.

2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 7 or Windows 8), either:

• Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.
• Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:     

     Regular installation: Windows 8: Install silently. Do not do a regular installation.

• Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

      Silent installation: To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your HP ALM client machine:

• Click the download link and save the add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window. Windows 8: Open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type msiexec using the relevant parameters. Example: msiexec /i ALMExplorerAddIn_##_##_##.msi

4. To open HP ALM Explorer, choose Start > HP ALM Explorer 12.x > HP ALM Explorer 12.x.

5. In the Address box, type your HP ALM URL (http://(ALM 12.x server name)/(virtual directory name)) and click the Go button. HP ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 12.00 server and displays the Login window.

Notes:

• To start Site Administration, type: http://(ALM 12.x server name)/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp
• To start Lab Management, type: http://(ALM 12.x server name)/(virtual directory name)/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Last Updated:  24-September-2015

Installation and Usage Instructions

1. Log in with administrator privileges.

2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 7orWindows 8), either:

• Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.
• Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:

Regular installation:Windows 8: Install silently. Do not do a regular installation.

• Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• As prompted, clickSaveto download and thenOpento install.

Silent installation:To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your HP ALM client machine:

• Click the download link and save the add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window.Windows 8: Open the command prompt window using theRun as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and typemsiexecusing the relevant parameters. Example:msiexec /i ALMExplorerAddIn_##_##_##.msi

4. To open HP ALM Explorer, chooseStart > HP ALM Explorer 12.x > HP ALM Explorer 12.x.

5. In the Address box, type your HP ALM URL (http://(ALM 12.x server name)/(virtual directory name)) and click theGobutton. HP ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 12.00 server and displays the Login window.

Notes:

• To start Site Administration, type:http://(ALM 12.x server name)/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp
• To start Lab Management, type:http://(ALM 12.x server name)/(virtual directory name)/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Last Updated:24-September-2015

Installation and Usage Instructions

 1. Log in with administrator privileges.

2. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled (Windows 7 or Windows 8), either:

• Disable UAC and then perform the regular installation described in step 3.
• Keep UAC enabled and continue with the silent installation described in step 3, making sure to open the command prompt window as an administrator.

3. To install the add-in, do one of the following:     

     Regular installation: Windows 8: Install silently. Do not do a regular installation.

• Click the download link to download and install this add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• As prompted, click Save to download and then Open to install.

      Silent installation: To silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your HP ALM client machine:

• Click the download link and save the add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
• Open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window. Windows 8: Open the command prompt window using the Run as Administrator… option, even if you belong to the Administrator group.
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the add-in, and type msiexec using the relevant parameters. Example: msiexec /i ALMExplorerAddIn_##_##_##.msi

4. To open HP ALM Explorer, choose Start > HP ALM Explorer 12.x > HP ALM Explorer 12.x.

5. In the Address box, type your HP ALM URL (http://(ALM 12.x server name)/(virtual directory name)) and click the Go button. HP ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 12.00 server and displays the Login window.

Notes:

• To start Site Administration, type: http://(ALM 12.x server name)/qcbin/SiteAdmin.jsp
• To start Lab Management, type: http://(ALM 12.x server name)/(virtual directory name)/start_a.jsp?projectType=LabManagement

Last Updated:  24-September-2015

Installation and Usage Instructions

1. Prerequisites: To install this add-in, you must log in with administrator privileges.
2. Uninstall any previous versions of the HP ALM Explorer 11.00. To uninstall, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and follow the instructions on your screen.Notes: There is no need to uninstall versions of Quality Center Explorer 10.00 or earlier. You can run Quality Center Explorer for Quality Center 10.00. Only versions of HP ALM Explorer that were installed with the previously-released .exe file need to be uninstalled.
3. Click the Download link to download and install this add-in on your HP ALM client machine. Alternatively, for HP ALM Explorer version 11.00 build 5761 and later, open a Microsoft Windows command prompt window and type msiexec to silently install, upgrade, or uninstall this add-in on your HP ALM client machine.
4. To open HP ALM Explorer, choose Start > HP ALM Explorer 11 > HP-ALM-Explorer 11.
5. In the Address box, type your HP ALM URL (http://(ALM 11.00 Platform server name)/(virtual directory name)) and click the Go button. HP ALM Explorer connects to the ALM 11.00 Platform server.

Versions Supported

Application Lifecycle Management 11.00 with SP2 or later

Last Updated: 10-December-2012

Installation and Usage Instructions

1. Uninstall any previous versions of the Quality Center Explorer. To uninstall, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and follow the instructions on your screen.
2. Click the Download link to download and install this add-in on your Quality Center client machine. Note that to install this add-in, you must log in with administrator privileges.
3. To open Quality Center Explorer, choose Start > Programs > Quality Center > QCExplorer.
4. In the Address box, type your Quality Center URL (http://(Quality Center server name)/(virtual directory name)) and click the Go button. Quality Center Explorer connects to the Quality Center server.

Versions Supported

Quality Center 10.00

Last Updated: 31-January-2009