GC Image GCxGC Edition, Release 2026, is distributed for installation on computer systems running a Microsoft Windows 7 (support ending soon), Windows 10, Windows 11, or a later operating system. The suggested minimum hardware configuration is any Intel or AMD x86-64 CPU (a multi-core CPU is preferred), 1GB RAM (2GB or more RAM is preferred, especially for GCxGC-MS), 128MB OpenGL-capable graphics card (256MB or more is preferred), and color monitor with 1024x768 (or higher) resolution (or dual monitors). GC Image GCxGC Edition requires relatively little hard-disk space (about 600MB with example images), but data processed by the system may require large disk capacity.
GC Image GCxGC Edition system is bundled in a single, self-extracting executable file. The setup program is available via download or on a CDROM. When executed, the setup program will install the software in the directory specified by the user and will add a link to GC Image GCxGC Edition in the Start->Programs list and a shortcut on the desktop.
Brief installation instructions are given here. For more complete instructions, visit the GC Image GCxGC Edition download page.
To install the GC Image GCxGC Edition:
To install GC Image GCxGC Edition, the user must agree to the software license terms and conditions.
During the GC Image GCxGC Edition installation, the setup will provide a choice to select your license type. If using a USB Key license, select the corresponding option and the installer will proceed with the installation of the required WibuKey Runtime. The WibuKey Runtime can also be installed by following our online guide or by downloading directly from the Wibu-Systems website.
On the last page of the installation wizard, select the additional components to install. If any of these components are already installed, you may uncheck them to skip their installation. If you do not have a NIST MS Search program installed, you may check the option to download and install the NIST Demo Version. All of the components on this page may have their own terms and conditions.
The installation also creates a program for uninstalling the GC Image GCxGC Edition and removing all of its files. The uninstall program is located in the directory where the GC Image GCxGC Edition is installed.
After installation, GC Image can be executed from the GC Image GCxGC Edition folder of the Start menu, from the desktop shortcut, or from the bin folder of the installation directory. GC Image can be executed only under license and requires a USB key with valid license, sold and distributed by GC Image, LLC.
If you purchased a new USB key or are upgrading from an older version, the program will ask you to activate the key for this release as shown below.
Follow the instructions or execute the activation program from the GC Image GCxGC Edition program group in the "Start" menu (or from the bin folder in the GC Image GCxGC Edition installation folder). The activation program displays your USB key serial number and requires an activation code to activate the USB key as shown below. Once your USB key is activated you can restart GC Image.
To exit the GC Image, select Exit from the File menu.
A Trial Version of GC Image GCxGC Edition is available for limited-time use. When the trial version of GC Image GCxGC Edition is first executed, it will display a trial license number and request an activation code as shown below. To obtain an activation code, contact GC Image, LLC with the license number, or click on Request Activation Online.
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