What to expect when you're installing from the Internet

So, you just purchased or upgraded to Logos 4 and, being confident in your internet connection, you chose the download option. What should you expect from the whole process?

There are three steps to getting set up to use your new software, and the entire process can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days (worst case scenario), depending on (1) the speed of your Internet access, (2) the speed of your computer, and (3) the size of your library.

Step 1: Installation and Downloading

After purchase you will be prompted to download Logos4Setup.exe, which is a small (322KB) installer. Once the download finishes, double click the file to install Logos 4. When installation is complete, you will be prompted to log in to your Logos.com account. Logos 4 will then begin downloading the resources for your package.

Installing a base package is going to require the downloading and installation of many resources and, depending on the number of resources you have in your pre-existing library, could mean many GBs for you to download. Your internet connection and download speeds are going to affect the downloading process and you might want to start the installation process in the evening and leave it to run overnight.

• TIP: Remember, if you are upgrading from a previous Libronix installation, your licenses need to be synced in order for Logos 4 to know to transfer and install books that you already have in your collection. This can be done by opening Libronix DLS 3 and going to Tools | Library Management | Synchronize Licenses. If you do not have this option, you are running an older version of Libronix DLS and should update to the latest version or call Customer Support at 800-875-6467 for assistance. While still in Libronix, click on Help | About Libronix DLS, and note your Customer ID.
• After you sync your licenses, go to http://www.logos.com and log in to your account. Click on My Account and enter your Libronix Customer ID, if not already entered.

Step 2: Preparing Your Library

After your resources are downloaded, Logos 4 begins preparing your library. During this procedure, Logos 4 is finding files from your Logos 3 installation on your computer (if applicable), copying them to your resources folder, importing data into your Library Catalog, preparing Interlinear management, as well as a host of important processes.

Step 3: Indexing

When Logos 4 is done preparing your library, the program itself will open and you can begin exploring the wealth of tools and resources in your new base package. However, it's not quite ready for full use yet. You'll notice that an icon in the system tray (right side of Windows taskbar near the time) indicates that Logos 4 is now indexing your library to enable you to do amazingly fast searches (more about the indexing process can be found here).

You will begin to enjoy the layout and ease of Logos Bible Software 4 during the indexing process, but indexing is an integral part of installation. The power of Logos 4 is not realized until all of your resources are fully indexed. When the indexing is complete you will begin to see exactly what Bible study reimagined looks like.

(This article was taken from a Logos Blog post. You'll find excerpts and links to our blog on your Logos 4 home page.)

See also:

Indexing training article
Indexing troubleshooting