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Computer Based Training FAQ
What is Computer Based Training?
| New Standard Institute's computer based training is designed to be viewed on a desktop or laptop computer. New Standard's electronic training tools are stand-alone Windows executable programs. They contain features such as pop-up definitions, internal word search, and interactive animations. Click here for more. |
Can I sample CBT materials before purchasing?
| There is a demonstration of our CBT products which you can view over the web. Click here to start the demo.
Previews for all CBT subjects are available for download. The link to download is on each product detail page. Click here to see a listing of our CBT products. |
Do I need any special software to view New Standard's CBT materials?
| No additional software (other than Windows 98 or later) is required to view our training resource materials. However, your version of Windows might have to be updated with the Microsoft .NET Framework. Our installation program will set this up for you automatically. |
What are the system requirements of New Standard's CBT materials?
New Standard Institute’s Computer Based Training (CBT) products will work on systems meeting the following requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / NT Service Pack 6
Note that your operating system may require software updates available from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
- Minimum: 667 Mhz Processor
Recommended: 1 Ghz Processor or faster
- Minimum: 128 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM or more
- Each CBT installed requires 50 – 150 MB hard disk space (Web Based Training does not require hard disk space)
- Minimum: 800x600 display capable of true (24bit) color
Recommended: 1024x768 display capable of 32bit color
- Sound card and speakers (for audio narration)
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What is the file format for New Standard Institute's computer based training materials?
| When you purchase our electronically enhanced training products, the file you download will be in Windows EXE (executable file) format. After installation, the first time you run the program, you will be prompted to enter your authorization number. After this is completed you will be able to open the file as often as you'd like. |
When I tried to install the Computer Based Training Product that I purchased, I received an error.
If your error referred to an older version of the Windows Installer, or the files instmsia.exe or instmsiw.exe, the following is an explanation and instructions on how to proceed. For other errors, contact your IT support staff or call our office.
The error is caused when the installer is run on computers with an older version of Microsoft Windows Installer. Microsoft has released update packages for the Windows Installer. You can get these updates directly from Microsoft's site, or download them from New Standard Institute by clicking the links below. Please note that you need to know your Windows version.
In the table shown above, click on the file for your version of Microsoft Windows.
Your browser will display a message asking you to either open the file from its current
location, or save it to your hard drive. Select the "save" option. Save the file in a
directory that you can easily find. When the download is finished, double-click on the
file to run it. This will update your Windows Installer. Once that process is complete,
you can install the New Standard Institute Computer Based Training product that you
purchased. Just follow the original installation procedures you have received.
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My file opened and authorized correctly the first time I ran it. However, when I went to run it again it asked for my authorization again, and said I had no authorizations left.
| This type of error can be caused if you have moved the file to a different directory on your computer. Once you have authorized the file from a certain directory you should leave it in that same directory. |
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