Create WPSS_Installation_Guide.txt

Please note that the WPSS executable includes Perl 5.14.2 Build 1402 & Python 2.7.3 installation 


You can find the WPSS executable file at the following link: https://github.com/langloisga/TestingWCAG2
OR
Send an e-mail to planificationweb-webplanning@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca to get a link to the latest WPSS tool.


Instruction to INSTALL the WPSS Tool if you have already a previous version Installed on your machine (and If Perl & Python is already installed) follows:
-Open the executable file you have copied. (e.g. WPSS_Install3_9_1.exe)
-If the "Open File - Security Warning" Window appears, Press "Run"  
-From the "WPSS Tool Setup" Window, Press "Next" then 
-Make sure the Destination Folder is "C:\Program Files\WPSS_Tool" Then 
-Click on "Next" and on the "Install" button
-Wait a moment until the Installation is Completed Then 
-Click on the "Close" button

The message "You have successfully initialized the WPSS Tool" should appear, Click OK.


Instruction to UNINSTALL the WPSS tool and all its components (Perl & Python) follows:
-In Control Panel, click on "Add Remove Programs" then
-Click the "Remove" button on the "ActivePerl" program 
-Click the "Remove" button on the "Python" program
-Click the "Remove" button on the "WPSS" program
-Also, make sure to remove the remaining folder C:\Perl  
-From the Start button> Run > Enter: regedit and click ok
-From the "Registry Editor", make sure to remove the following Folders: ActiveState, Perl and Python
-If these previous programs exist they will be found in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER>SOFTWARE and/or
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE

Before you re-install again, make sure to reboot your PC. 


Instruction to INSTALL the WPSS Tool from scratch (The WPSS executable includes Perl & Python) follows:
-Open the executable file you have copied. (e.g. WPSS_Install3_9_1.exe)
-If the "Open File - Security Warning" Window appears, click "Run" then 
-From the "Installer Language", select "English" or "French" and click OK
-When the Installer prompt you to Install Perl now, Click "YES"
-From the "ActivePerl 5.14.2 Setup" Window, Press "Next" then
-Click on "I accept terms in the License Agreement" and click on the "Next" button
-The Default Location should be "C:\Perl" Then click on the "Next" button 
-Keep the 2 check marks checked by default and click on "Next" and click on the "Install" button
-Wait a moment until the Installation of ActivePerl is Completed Then 
-Click on the "Finish" button
-The "WPSS Tool Setup" window should appear again, Click on Next
-Make sure the Destination Folder is "C:\Program Files\WPSS_Tool" and click on the "Install" button
-Wait a moment until the Installation is Completed Then 
-Click on the "Close" button
-You can ignore the DOS window that displayed but the "Python 2.7.3 Setup" should display then 
-Click on the "Next" button
-Make sure the Destination Folder is "C:\Python27" then click on the "Next" button
-Keep the customize feature by default and click on "Next" 
-Wait a moment until the message "You have successfully initialized the WPSS Tool" appears
-Then Click OK