Software: Hpss
Description
Install HSI/HTAR using the Cygwin installer.
Available Versions
# Purdue HPSS — HSI/HTAR on Windows (Cygwin)
Install HSI/HTAR using the Cygwin installer.
## Download the Cygwin installer
The HSI/HTAR Windows/Cygwin client is installed using the Cygwin installer rather than a direct download. Get the Cygwin installer (setup.exe):
- Download: [Setup](http://cygwin.com/setup.exe)
## Save the installer
Save `setup.exe` to a known location on your local disk, for example:
```bash
C:\Users\<yourusername>\setup.exe
```
## Run the installer
1. Open a command prompt (Start → Run → type `cmd.exe` and press Enter).
2. Run the installer from the location you saved it. Example:
```bash
C:\Users\<yourusername>\setup.exe -K http://www.rcac.purdue.edu/downloads/archive/hpss/storage.gpg
```
If you saved `setup.exe` elsewhere, adjust the path accordingly.
## Installer options
1. When the Cygwin installer starts, choose **Install from Internet**.
2. Select directories for the Cygwin root and package area.
3. For connection settings, choose to use Internet Explorer proxy settings if required.
4. When prompted to select a mirror, choose any mirror and then add the two additional mirrors via the User URL dialog:
- ftp://ftp.cygwinports.org/pub/cygwinports
- <http://www.rcac.purdue.edu/downloads/archive/hpss>
5. Ensure you have three mirrors selected (the original plus the two above) and continue.
## Select packages
In the package selection screen, search for `hsi` to filter the results to HSI/HTAR packages. Click the package status until it selects the desired version (for example, `3.5.8-itso2`), then click **Next** to continue.
The installer will prompt to install any required dependencies; accept these when presented.
## Finish installation
1. When installation completes, optionally create a Start menu or desktop shortcut.
2. Open the Cygwin environment using the shortcut or by launching the Cygwin terminal.
3. Start `hsi` or `htar` as needed. Installed binaries are typically located under `/opt/hsi/bin` inside the Cygwin environment.
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If you need additional help, see the HPSS documentation or contact your system administrator.