# Software Installation

To successfully install VisionPro Deep Learning, perform the following:

1. Attach the Cognex Security Dongle to a USB port on the computer that will be used to develop the vision application.
2. Download the VisionPro Deep Learning installer from the Cognex support page.
3. Run the VisionPro Deep Learning installer and follow the prompts.

Note:

Choosing the Custom option will allow you to install selected features:

- The Wibu Runtime Server, which is needed to connect to the USB Cognex Security Dongle.
- The main VisionPro Deep Learning application (this is required).
- The VisionPro Deep Learning Developer API.

- The VisionPro, Designer and VisionPro Deep Learning software require that a valid Cognex Security Dongle be installed directly to PCs running the software during all phases of operation (programming, processing, training, testing, etc.). Any attempts to temporarily remove, substitute, or share a Cognex Security Dongle may cause your system to operate incorrectly, and may result in the loss of data.

  When VisionPro Deep Learning is configured for the Client/Server functionality, and a computer has been configured as a server, the Cognex Security Dongle must be attached to the server, but the client(s) does not need a Cognex Security Dongle.