Note: DirectX version 9.0c (or newer) should
be installed on your computer. Without this
Microsoft library, the program will not
be able to function. (You will find it
here).
Downloading the installation file:
(This file contains the executable, the
BSC5, SAC and Sky2000 catalogues and basic
textures.)
Supplemental modules (are only usable after
payment of the
licence
fee):
ASCOM platform for driving your telescope
with WinStars 2
Updates :
- Just use the Update function
(in the Internet menu). Use this
function till obtaining the following
message : "You have the last version
of WinStars"
Usefull patch if the update function doesn't
work correctly:
- maj.exe
- UnZip32.zip
Unzip these two files in the main directory of
WinStars (c:\Program files\WinStars2 by default). For
more information about this operation,
look at the FAQ.
Landscapes files (must be unzipped in the
landscapes directory):
All these pictures are on a FTP server.
If you can't download these files, you
must activate the passive FTP mode on
your web browser.
How to change the Internet Explorer
FTP Client mode :
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet
Options.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Click to select the Use Passive FTP
(for firewall and DSL modem compatibility)
check box.
5. Click OK.