# Installation

A detailed topic about installing DataEngine.

## Content



The topic below discusses the procedure of installing **DataEngine** library. In order to install the **DataEngine** library, please follow the given steps:

1.  Download the **ComponentOneControlPanel** from [https://developer.mescius.com/componentone](https://developer.mescius.com/componentone) to install the latest edition of DataEngine library.
    
2.  Open the **ControlPanel** using **ComponentOneControlPanel.exe.** Note that any running instances of **Visual Studio** must be closed.
    
3.  An existing user can login using the registered email address and password.
    
    If you are a new user:
    
    *   Register with Component One and create an account by filling the required fields.
    *   A verification mail will be sent to your email address.
    *   Visit the activation link to verify your email address.If you do not want to login or register, you can proceed as an anonymous user.
4.  In **ComponentOneControlPanel**, select the Data Services tile and click **Proceed** button.
    
    ![DataEngine installation](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/09dc0709-b6e6-44f2-a87a-75d899f9cf2c/images/installation_dataengine.png)
    
5.  Review the license agreement, and then click the **Accept License Agreement** button.
    
6.  Click **Accept Settings** button to confirm the directory path and start the installation process. The Installation Directory contains all the DLLs, Samples Directory contains the samples from ComponentOne and the Download Directory contains the log files.In case you want to change the installation and samples directories location, click the **Change** button and select the location of your choice.
    
    ![License agreement](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/09dc0709-b6e6-44f2-a87a-75d899f9cf2c/images/acceptsettings1.png)
    
    Once the installation is completed, the installer displays the **Installation Success** screen.
    
    ![Installation success](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/09dc0709-b6e6-44f2-a87a-75d899f9cf2c/images/installation6.png)
    


> type=note
> **Note**: By default, ControlPanel downloads the latest version of an edition. You can select older versions by clicking on the **Change/Repair Version** button.