Installing Expression Web 3.0 Trial
Download the trial version of Expression Web 3.0 from the Microsoft site. Make sure you check the System Requirements first. NOTE: The trial version does NOT include Expression Design or Expression Encoder. They must be downloaded separately.
Service Pak 1 for Expression Web 3.0 should also be installed.
System Requirements
To use Microsoft® Expression Web 3, you need:
- Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 2, Windows Vista™, or Windows 7 operating system.
- PC with 1 GHz or faster processor
- 1 GB of RAM or more
- 1.5 GB or more of available hard-disk space
- .NET Framework 3.5 with Service Pack 1 Support for Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 graphics with Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM) Driver, 128 MB of graphics RAM or more, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware, 32 bits per pixel
- DVD compatible drive
- 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
- Internet access (for Internet functionality; additional fees may apply)
- Some product features require Silverlight 2.0, Firefox 3.0, Internet Explorer 7, and AJAX Suite
Click Try It > Download Trial > Click Download (New page opens with each click).
With Firefox > Click Save File.
With Internet Explorer > Click Save File OR Run.
If you save the file, make sure you know where on your computer you are saving it.
Installation
- Click the installation file. > Accept the License Agreement.
- Decide if you wish to participate in the Customer Experience Program. > Tick the appropriate box > Click Next.
- Choose the programs you want to install. With the trial, you will only be given the choice of Expression Web 3. If you purchase the program, you will be given the choice of all features - Expression Web 3, Expression Design 3, and Expression Encoder 3.
Figure 1: Installation Screen for Full Version
Figure 2: Installation Screen for Trial Version
You can watch the install process. Once completed, a Thank You screen will appear.
When you start Expression Web, you will see the new Welcome Screen.
Figure 3: Expression Web 3 Welcome Screen
Now that you have installed Expression Web 3.0, you can make some changes in the default setup of the program that will make Expression Web easier to work with and enhance your working experience and perhaps lower your frustration level. Setting Up Expression Web 3.0
Remember, the trial version will function for sixty days ONLY.