Note: This documentation is for an old version of Webinator. The latest documentaion is here.

Windows Download and Installation

The Windows version of Webinator runs on NT 4, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Download and run the installation program webinator-4.3.exe from the URL you were given during the registration procedure. (The number 4.3 in the filename may differ, if you are downloading a different version.)

IIS NOTES:

A default install of IIS may not include the scripts virtual directory. Before proceeding with the install make sure that the scripts virtual directory exists, or that another directory has been created with Execute Permissions: Scripts and Executables
The URLs to use Webinator will include /texis.exe, so if you have installed URLScan you will need to allow .exe extensions.

During the install you will be prompted for the following locations:

Install directory
This is the directory where Webinator will place its files and subdirectories. The directory you choose should be inaccessible to your web server (ie. outside its server and document directories): the install will place the public files of Webinator in your web server tree later.
CGI directory
This is the directory that your web server runs CGI programs from. Note: Since Webinator runs as a CGI program your web server must be configured to run CGI programs. Consult your web server documentation and config files to find out how and where your server places CGI programs. Under IIS it requires Execute Permissions: Scripts and Executables permissions. Note that this is the file path to your CGI directory, not the URL entered in a browser. If you are using IIS the install will attempt to find a suitable directory. A typical default would be c:\inetpub\scripts
HTML directory
This is the directory that your web server gets HTML pages from. Consult your web server documentation and configuration to find out how and where your server looks for HTML files. The install will create a directory called Webinator and install the publicly visible files, such as the search form and graphics. If you are using IIS the install will attempt to find a suitable directory. A typical default would be c:\inetpub\wwwroot
Webinator admin password
This is the password that the default Webinator administration account will have. This password is used to control access to your Webinator walks, so choose a password with care, and ensure that only authorized administrators know it. (Once installed, you can create multiple administration accounts with different passwords if you desire, from the web-based admin interface.)