Pre-Installation Steps for Windows
Zim 9.00 may require changes in the configuration of the client and/or the server machines for its proper execution after installation.
The required configuration changes for Windows are listed below:
Increasing the Virtual Memory
Increasing the virtual memory may be necessary in case an out-of-memory error message occurs when Zim Server starts.
Follow these steps to increase the virtual memory (a reboot of your system may be required):
Windows XP
1. Open the Windows Control Panel;
2. Select the System component;
3. Select the Advanced tab;
4. Select the Performance Settings button;
5. Select the Advanced tab;
6. Select the virtual memory Change button;
7. From the drive box, select the drive where Zim was installed;
8. Choose Custom Size;
9. Set the Initial Size and Maximum Size to the recommended values;
10. Select the Set button to apply the changes;
11. Select the OK button.
Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003/2008
1. Open the Windows Control Panel;
2. Select the System component;
3. Select the Advanced tab;
4. Select the Performance Options button;
5. Select the virtual memory Change button;
6. From the drive box, select the drive where Zim was installed;
7. Choose Custom Size;
8. Set the Initial Size and Maximum Size to the recommended values;
9. Select the Set button to apply the changes;
10. Select the OK button.
Windows Vista / Window 7 / Windows 8
1. Open the Windows Control Panel;
2. Select the System component;
3. Select the Performance link;
4. Select the Advanced Tools link;
5. Select the Adjust Appearance and performance of Windows tab;
6. Select the Advanced tab;
7. From the drive box, select the drive where Zim was installed;
8. Choose Custom Size;
9. Set the Initial Size and Maximum Size to the recommended values;
10. Select the Set button to apply the changes;
11. Select the OK button.
Special Security Requirements for Windows Vista / Window 7 / Windows 8
Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 have special requirements to allow programs to be executed.
Follow these steps to provide the correct information:
1. Go to the directory where Zim is installed (Example: C:\Program Files (x86)\ZIM9.00 or C:\Program Files\ZIM9.00);
2. Right click in the file named zimserver.exe (the same is valid for zim.exe, zimtc.exe, zimqt.exe , etc.);
3. Select the Compatibility tab;
4. Check Run this program in compatibility mode for:;
5. Select Windows XP (Service Pack 2);
6. Check Run this program as an administrator;
7. Select the Apply button;
8. Select the Ok button;