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Installing Origin

NEWS

2/23/2024 — Origin 2024 is now available on Jukebox!

11/7/2022 — Origin 2023 is now available on Jukebox!

5/6/2021 — Origin 2021b is now available via Chem-jukebox on Jukebox!
Please refer to the “Read_if_Probs_or_New_Install.txt” file for help/reg info.  There is no longer a 32 bit (x86) version of Origin Pro.

5/5/2021 — New license server ONLINE!  The Origin Licensing Server had a large software update and moved to new hardware.  We recommend moving to the latest client version (2021b) which will be available on Jukebox as soon as we complete a few install tests!
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Origin Pro is “a complete graphing and data analysis software package that provides a suite of features catering to the needs of scientists and engineers.” originlab.com
It is available for Windows only. It is available to faculty, staff and graduate students.
We use a concurrent network license. You can install Origin Pro on as many computers as you like. Each computer must be connected to the Internet when you launch Origin. Remember that if you’re using Origin from off-campus (or even some flakey areas ON-campus via WiFi) you need to be on the WSU VPN BEFORE firing up Origin.

The installer takes up quite a bit of space but can be deleted after installation is complete.

  1. Browse to “Origin” on “Jukebox” on Chem-jukebox
  2. Right click the “Origin2024Sr1No_H.exe” file and click run as administrator to start your installation process.
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  3. The installer will open and verify that you can run this program.
  4. Next you will first want to accept the terms of the license then proceed to click next.
  5. Make sure “Install product (requires serial number)” is clicked.
  6. Enter your name or username in the first slot. The serial number should be prefilled.
    If not, it can be found in the folder where you found the installer on Jukebox, in a file called, “Read_If_Probs_or_New_Install.txt”
  7. This step should show the name you filled in (which can really be anything) and the serial number.
  8. Verify the directory in which you want Origin to install.
  9. You are being asked again if this file location should be made and click “Yes” to continue.
  10. Click next.
  11. Choose if you want all users or current to be able to be shown on your machine.
  12. Click next to make the folder for Origin 2024.
  13. Click next to continue the configuration.
  14. After the installation wizard has finished, restart your PC.
  15. (If you have had Origin installed before you may get the screen shown below instead of a restart prompt) Once the setup has finished running it will prompt you with a success screen. Uncheck the “Open Readme.txt” option and click Finish.
  16. The Origin install folder will open automatically, double-click on the Origin 2024.
  17. Finally you are asked for a file location for your user files for Origin then click “OK” to run the program.

NOTE: If having trouble installing, see the text file \\chem-jukebox.ad.wsu.edu\Jukebox\Origin\Read_If_Probs_or_New_Install.txt
If the program is installed but you’re having trouble licensing, run the installer and select “Repair/Upgrade”. Then use the text file to input manually the information it requests.

LEGACY INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR Pre-2021 ONLY

Origin Pre-Requisite Installs:
Origin has historically required a multitude of Microsoft pre-req software packages, and this version has more than ever.  In an attempt to mitigate confusion and complexity, we have created a custom installation script that will automate steps and save you several dozen clicks.  It will install all pre-req packages you don’t already have, and skip ones you do, then it will install the main application.  PLEASE follow these directions closely!

  1. Browse to “Origin” on “Jukebox” on Chem-jukebox.
  2. Click on the “legacy”  folder.
  3. Double-click the “Origin2021bSr0No_H.exe” to start the installer.
  4. The install will take some time but click “Finish” once you get to this screen.
  5. Run the program to continue the setup.
  6. From here decide where your user folders will be kept and click “OK”.
  7. Run the program!  Verify that it found the licensing server (Chem-FIT-OriginPro.ad.wsu.edu), if it has issues finding the server it’ll tell you straight away.
    Last, this version has the help files removed as that brings the file size down by two thirds.