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Before You Begin
Before you install Creo Schematics, make sure that the following prerequisites are met:
You have opened an online account at PTC.com.
You have received the Software Confirmation Order e-mail with the product code or the Sales Order Number for your shipment. Alternatively, you must have received your License Pack via e-mail from PTC License Management.
You have received the product DVD-ROM in your software shipment. If not, follow the link on your Software Confirmation Order e-mail to download the installation package to a folder on the local or the network computer.
You have checked the Hardware Notes for platform support, system requirements, and supported graphics card details at http://www.ptc.com/WCMS/files/160242/en/PTC_Creo_Future_Platform_Support_Summary.pdf.
You have read the READ THIS FIRST document for installation prerequisites.