GRE® Powerprep® Software Installation Instructions

• Running the Installed Powerprep® Software
• Install and Software Technical Support
• Download GRE Powerprep® Software 

After the download is complete, follow the steps below to install POWERPREP® Software: Test Preparation for the GRE General Test.

Instructions:

1. Click Open at the bottom of the "Download Complete" dialogue box. The same dialogue box described in Step #5 of the GRE POWERPREP Download Instructions.
   
   

   

   
   Go to your Desktop and run the downloaded file by double clicking it.
   
   The file for GRE POWERPREP 3.1 will be called: PPGRE31.EXE
   
   
2. The following screen will open. At the top of the window will be the words "Welcome to the GRE POWERPREP Setup program." Click Next.
   
   

3. The setup process will now move you through a series of windows. It is strongly recommended that you use the default installation settings. To do so, click the Next or Yes box at the bottom of each window as you complete the installation.
   
   
4. The software will now install.
   
   
5. The last dialogue box in the install process may say, "Before you use GRE POWERPREP, you should restart Windows or your computer." Choose "Yes, I want to restart my computer now." The installation process will not be complete unless you restart your computer.

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Running the Installed Powerprep® Software

After the installation is complete, follow the steps below to run the program:

1. To start the GRE Powerprep® program, click:
   
   1. Start
   2. Programs
   3. POWERPREP
   4. GRE POWERPREP
      
      
2. If your installation for GRE Powerprep® was successful, you should see the following screen:
   

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Install and Software Technical Support

If you have questions about the Powerprep® software or are experiencing problems with the installation process, please contact GRE Technical Support. For download questions, please e-mail GRETechSupport@ets.org or call 1-914-747-9075, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

E-mails sent to the install and software technical support hotline will be answered within one business day of receipt.

To help us respond quickly and accurately to your inquiry, include the following information with your e-mail:

• Verify the version you are using
• Computer make and model
• Amount of memory (RAM)
• Modem speed (for downloads)
• Internet service provider
• Windows version
• Type of monitor
• Printer make and model

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