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Total Validator Basic

Total Validator Basic runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. See supported platforms for details.

One licence allows the installation of one copy of Total Validator Basic on one PC for use by one person using a single login. Licences may not be transferred to other people or to other PCs.

To access all the features of Total Validator, such as Document Object Model (DOM) testing for javascripted sites, you should install our browser extensions as well.

Upgrading

You do not need to uninstall the old version first, unless you are switching between the Windows .msi and .exe versions. These install into different places, and having both installed at the same time can cause issues.

Installing/Uninstalling

Windows

To install, run the .msi or .exe file you downloaded. If any warning messages appear when you install Total Validator, please read this FAQ. Note that having both the .msi and .exe versions installed at the same time can cause issues, so we recommend only installing one of these. Uninstall from the Windows control panel in the usual way.

macOS

To install, open the .dmg file you downloaded and drag the Total Validator icon into your Applications folder, overwriting any existing installation. If any messages appear when you first try to run Total Validator, please read this FAQ. To uninstall, drag it into the Trash.

Linux

To install, copy the .tar.gz file you downloaded into the directory of your choice and run the following command to create the TotalValidatorBasic directory that contains the application:

# tar xvfz TotalValidatorBasic.tar.gz

To uninstall, delete the TotalValidatorBasic directory.

Activating

When you first run Total Validator, it will prompt you to enter the User ID you received when purchasing. It will then try to self-activate. But if this fails, a Unique Code will appear, which must be entered into the Activation form to complete the installation.

Once a licence has been activated, it cannot be activated again. This means that it cannot be used to reinstall Total Validator Basic on the same or another PC. A new licence may be required instead. So you should ensure you have a backup of your PC should you need to reinstall.