# InkRIP — Monitor-PC install (known)

**Machine:** Monitor-PC · hostname `DESKTOP-VDM5SR1` · machineId `830ab101-54d2-4ae3-bd4d-704b7b2e6f8a`  
**Do not** land KB / export trees on Monitor-PC. Data land target later: Eric-Asus `T:\V\export\software\inkrip\`.

## Verified paths (2026-09-05)

User-mode Standard ZIP install (from install log):

| Item | Path / value |
|------|----------------|
| Install folder | `C:\Users\eric\AppData\Local\AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Easy RIP Software\` |
| Main executable | `…\InkRip.exe` (exists) |
| ARP DisplayName | `AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Easy RIP Software` |
| ARP DisplayVersion | `7.2.14.0.4` |
| Desktop shortcut | `C:\Users\eric\Desktop\InkRIP Easy RIP.lnk` |
| Start Menu | `C:\Users\eric\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\AM.CO.ZA InkRIP\InkRIP Easy RIP.lnk` |
| Staging / zip | `C:\Users\eric\Downloads\InkRIP\` (zip, scripts, `extracted\`, logs) |
| Activation | **Done** (Eric activated, 2026-09-05); VC runtime combo installed by Eric |

## Drivers / admin leftover

Install log notes:

- App tree copy succeeded (includes DevDriver, Usb Driver, vcredist, PrinterInstaller).
- Some VC redistributable silent installs were cancelled / already-present (`1638`).
- **Virtual printer + USB drivers need elevated admin.** Script staged: `C:\Users\eric\Downloads\InkRIP\inkrip_install_drivers_admin.ps1` — UAC was cancelled earlier; may still need Eric to run elevated.

## Official download methods (AM)

From `sources/company/inkrip-download.md` / inkrip.co.za/download:

1. **Setup package** (Universal x64) — includes MS runtime; **does not** include printer drivers → copy/import Printer folder / `.dpf` after.
2. **Zipped Standard package** (what Monitor-PC used) — includes drivers in tree; may need separate Microsoft Runtime.

Prefer named **V7.2.14.0** builds on cncu. Latest Printer drivers: `Printer.zip` / `Printer.dpf` under cncu InkRIP `latest version/`.

## Notes

- Portable / per-user LocalAppData layout is valid for InkRIP Standard ZIP (matches “unzip & use” messaging on newer builds).
- Re-activation after old install: AM warns to clear old registry key before activating again on the same PC (see download page notes) — ask Eric before touching registry.