After completing step 1 of the installation process, you should restart your computer and re-run the CD:/Setup/Setup.exe program.  The window will look like the picture shown below.  This indicates that step 1 was successful and that step 2 is ready to be started.

Proceed with step 2 by pressing the button .............................

This step will take a minute or two to copy the files and configure the software.  When the files are copied you will see a progress indicator that looks like this: .............................

After the files are copied, a sample database is installed.  Installing the sample database will take another minute or two during which time you will see this message: .............................

If you are re-installing the software you may see this message .............................

When everything is finished, The Compleat Botanica software is started and the sample database is opened.