How to Install NIC on Windows

This article walks through installing NIC on a Windows computer, from downloading the installer to confirming NIC opens and detects WiFi devices correctly. The version in this guide is NIC 2.1.4.4 but you should use the latest available version.

Materials / Devices / Software

• NIC 2.1.4.4 installer (Windows)

• Windows PC meeting minimum system requirements:

  • Processor: 1.6 GHz

  • RAM: 2 GB

  • Communication interface: WiFi / USB

  • Screen resolution: 1280 x 768

Pre-requisites

• Internet access to download the installer from https://www.neuroelectrics.com/nic-windows

• Administrator permissions on the computer (request IT support if needed)

• WiFi enabled on the computer

Step-by-step guide

1. Download and extract the installer

Once the NIC installer has downloaded, right-click the file and select "Extract All" to create a new folder with its contents.

2. Run the installer as administrator

Open the extracted folder, right-click "Setup_NIC2.x.x.x", and select "Run as administrator."

• If a Windows security pop-up appears, click "More info," then "Run anyway 
  

• You may be prompted for admin credentials at this point

3. Complete the setup wizard

Follow the NIC setup wizard through to installation.

• Click "Next" to begin (select "Yes" if a permissions pop-up appears)

• Click "Next" twice, then select your license type (Clinical or Research)

• Check "I accept the license agreement," click "Next" twice, then click "Install"

• Wait for the installation to finish
   

4. Finish the installation

Click "Finish" once the installation window confirms completion.

• NIC opens and displays a confirmation window, confirming installation was successful
   

5. Enable WiFi device detection

Dismiss the setup prompts so NIC can detect WiFi devices.

• Click "Do not show again," then click "Use WiFi Devices"

• When the location permissions pop-up appears, click "Go to Settings"
   

6. Turn on location access in Windows

Enable location permissions so NIC can detect WiFi devices.

• Toggle on Location Services
   
  

• Confirm "Let apps access your location" is on
   

• Turn on "Let desktop apps access your location"
   

• If these were already enabled, toggle them off and back on to refresh the permission

7. Restart NIC

Close and reopen NIC so the new settings take effect.

• Hover over the top-right corner of the window to reveal Minimize, Maximize, and X, then click X to close NIC
   

• Reopen NIC

• Resolution evidence: NIC reopens without errors and detects WiFi devices when you search for a connection. installation and setup are complete

8. Reposition the window (optional)

Click and drag the orange square in the top-left corner of the window to move it if needed.