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# How to: Install Upgrade Advisor
  Upgrade Advisor supports remote analysis of all supported components except [!INCLUDE[ssRSnoversion](../../includes/ssrsnoversion-md.md)]. If you are not scanning instances of [!INCLUDE[ssRSnoversion](../../includes/ssrsnoversion-md.md)], you can install Upgrade Advisor on any computer that can connect to your instances of [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)]. The computer must also meet Upgrade Advisor prerequisites. If you are scanning instances of [!INCLUDE[ssRSnoversion](../../includes/ssrsnoversion-md.md)], you must install Upgrade Advisor on the report server.  
  
 For more information, see [Installing Upgrade Advisor](../../../2014/sql-server/install/installing-upgrade-advisor.md).  
  
### To install Upgrade Advisor  
  
1.  Start the installation using one of the following methods:  
  
    -   If you are installing from the [!INCLUDE[msCoName](../../includes/msconame-md.md)] Web site, click the **Download** link and then click the **Run** button to start the installation.  
  
    -   If you are installing from the product media, open the **redist** folder, open the **Upgrade Advisor** folder, and then double-click **SQLUA.msi**.  
  
    > [!NOTE]  
    >  Upgrade Advisor requires the [!INCLUDE[msCoName](../../includes/msconame-md.md)] .NET Framework 4. If it is not installed, or if you have a pre-release version, an error message will appear. Uninstall any earlier version of the [!INCLUDE[dnprdnshort](../../includes/dnprdnshort-md.md)] and then install the latest version of .NET Framework 4.  
    >   
    >  The [!INCLUDE[msCoName](../../includes/msconame-md.md)][!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)][!INCLUDE[tsql](../../includes/tsql-md.md)] ScriptDom is a prerequisite for installing [!INCLUDE[ssCurrent](../../includes/sscurrent-md.md)] Upgrade Advisor, and is not installed by Upgrade Advisor Setup. The Setup requires you to download and install the [!INCLUDE[msCoName](../../includes/msconame-md.md)][!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)][!INCLUDE[tsql](../../includes/tsql-md.md)] ScriptDom from the [!INCLUDE[ssCurrent](../../includes/sscurrent-md.md)] Feature Pack.  
  
2.  On the **Welcome to the [!INCLUDE[ssCurrent](../../includes/sscurrent-md.md)] Upgrade Advisor Setup** page, click **Next**.  
  
3.  On the **License Agreement** page, read the license agreement. If you agree, select **I accept the license agreement** and then click **Next**.  
  
4.  On the **Registration Information** page, enter your name and company.  
  
5.  On the **Feature Selection** page, review the **Installation path** value. If necessary, use the **Browse** button to change the location. Click **Next**.  
  
6.  On the **Ready to Install the Program** page, click **Install** to install Upgrade Advisor.  
  
7.  Click **Finish** to exit the wizard.  
  
## See Also  
 [Upgrade Advisor Prerequisites](../../../2014/sql-server/install/upgrade-advisor-prerequisites.md)