Installing

Overview

All Windows 7/8 support ceased in 2020. Windows 8.1 will have limited support.

Windows 10 or 11 is the recommended OS for the best results.

Mobile-type processors often found in laptops have been found to perform poorly with Vixen 3 when they are in power saving mode. You should make sure your power saving setting is in performance mode or disabled for optimal results.

Setting your computer’s power and performance settings to Maximum Performance is highly recommended. If using a laptop, plugging it into a power source can improve performance as well (as opposed to running on batteries). Additionally, if you intend to use the built in scheduler in V3, you may need to have a lot of RAM installed. The exact amount varies based on the total number of effects and their complexity for the entire scheduled show. 16 GB or more may be necessary for mid sized shows. The internal scheduler is not suitable for high channel count shows.

Which Version Do I Install?

Vixen is only available as a 64-bit application. The 32-bit version was discontinued in 2023.

System Requirements

Display with less than 2000 hardware controller channels

• Windows 11 or greater.
• Dual-core processor. 2.0 GHz per core. Intel Core 2 Duo or newer.
• 4 GB RAM or more
• 1024 x 768 (XGA) or greater video monitor

Display with more than 2000 hardware controller channels

• Current Windows 11 or greater.
• Multi-core processor. 2.8 GHz per core, Intel Core i5 or greater.
• 8+ GB RAM.
• Ample hard drive space. Multiple profiles can take up several hundred megabytes.

Installation

1. Uninstall any previous version you may already have installed (or install the new version into a new folder).
2. Download the installation program from the Release Builds page.
3. Run the file you just downloaded and follow the prompts. You may need to whitelist the installer and application in your virus scanner to ensure a clean installation.
4. Use the shortcut or menu item created to run the program.