Perceptive Content: InstallPerceptiveContent

How to Install Perceptive Content

The Perceptive Content client is only available for Windows. Mac users have two options:

Mac users who do not need to scan documents may use the web version of Content: WebNow

Mac users who need to scan documents must connect through RDS. See here for instructions: Remote Desktop Services

Install the software (Windows only)

1. For best results, use a wired (Ethernet) connection from on-campus.
2. Visit https://vigo.middlebury.edu (or use http://go/kss).
3. Log in with your Middlebury username and password; leave the Organization field blank.
   
   • Note: Your email address will not work on this site; you must use your username.
4. Click the blue Want Software? button.
5. Click the blue 'Install Perceptive Content Desktop Client' link.
6. Click the blue Install button.
7. You'll be brought to a Download History window. Be patient, it takes the installer some time to start. You'll soon see the installation Wizard working.
8. When the installation is almost done you may see this error:
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10. Don't worry about the error. Click OK and your installation should be complete.
11. Log out of the download site by clicking "Log Out" in the upper right hand of the window.
12. Perceptive Content is installed but you need to restart your computer to see it.
13. After restarting you should see the Content shortcut, on your desktop. Double-click it to get the login screen.
14. If your login screen already shows MiddleburyProd (see below) above the username then you're all set. If not follow the instructions under Set up a Connection Profile.

Set up a Connection Profile

1. In the upper left of the login screen click Connection Profiles, then Edit Connection Profiles.
2. Click the Create button. Fill the screen out as show below.

1. If you'll be using the test system create one for dev: