Chapter 2: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager ● 19Installing on WindowsThis section describes how to install Adaptec Storage Manager on systems running Windows.See System Requirements on page 17 for a list of supported operating systems.Note: You need administrator or root privileges to install Adaptec Storage Manager. For details onverifying privileges, refer to your operating system documentation.If a previous version of Adaptec Storage Manager is installed on your system, you must removeit before beginning this installation. To uninstall Adaptec Storage Manager, use the Add/Remove Programs option in your Windows Control Panel.Note: Advanced users only—To perform a silent installation, follow the instructions in Appendix A.To install Adaptec Storage Manager:1 Insert the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD.The Installation wizard opens automatically. (If it doesn’t open, browse to the CD inWindows Explorer, then click Autorun.)2 Click Next to begin the installation, click I accept..., then click Next.3 Select GUI and Agent. Then click Next.4 Repeat these steps to install Adaptec Storage Manager on every Windows system that willbe part of your storage space.