How do I install the SAP GUI for Windows?
Please follow the guide below to install and connect to the SAP GUI.� Before you begin: The GUI installation process can take quite a bit of time � please make sure to set aside about an hour or two. The easiest way: Enroll in this free step-by-step video training course: How to Install the SAP GUI. Or continue reading this FAQ: Download the SAP GUI file from the link that was provided to you. The download can take an hour or more on a high-speed connection. After the download is complete follow the steps below. � Locate the downloaded zip file in the Windows Explorer (the name could be different on your computer). � Right-click it and choose �Extract All� (if you get an error message or do not have an �Extract All� option you might have to use an unzip program such as Winzip or Easyzip) . � Select a directory to extract the files to and then click �Extract.� Make sure that �Show extracted files� is selected � The files are being extracted� � The files will appear in the chosen folder. � Now you need to drill into the following directory and start the installation by double-clicking the SetupAll.exe file as shown below:� �\PRES1\GUI\WINDOWS\WIN32 > SetupAll.exe Start the installation by double-clicking SetupAll.exe. � �Select �Next.� � Select the SAP GUI for Windows and Business Explorer options, then click �Next. Accept the default installation locations or �Browse� to change, then click �Next.� � This window shows the installation process. � SAP GUI is installed, click �Close�. � Now you can start the SAP GUI by clicking on the SAP Logon icon on your desktop. � Now you can add the correct SAP system entry to your SAP GUI by using the system connection information that was emailed to you. To create a new entry, click on New Item. � Click Connection, which is the first option. � Click Next and add the following information: � Enter the Description, Application Server, System ID and System Number on the Connection tab using the table below. Click OK.�These GUI connection settings will be emailed to you together with your user ID and password. � Accept default settings and click Next. � Accept default settings and click Finish. � Double click on system listed to login. Below is what the login screen looks like: Congratulations! You are all done and ready to login!