Downloading, Installing, and Running ADIOS2

Downloading ADIOS2

To download ADIOS2, click the appropriate link below. The current version of ADIOS2 (Windows) was webposted on 05/01/09.

Installing ADIOS2

On a Windows PC

Open the folder, ADIOS 2.0.1 Installer, then double-click the "adiosSetup.exe" file icon. Follow the directions you'll see on your screen.

On a Macintosh

ADIOS2 has been compressed so that you can download it from the Internet. Most browsers are configured to automatically uncompact compressed files. If yours is, look for a folder called "Adios 2" on your desktop. Move this folder, which contains the program, supporting files, and the manual, to any location on your hard drive that's convenient for you.

If your browser is not configured to uncompact files, you'll need a decoding utility to uncompact ADIOS2, such as the free Stuffit Expander utility. Once you have uncompacted ADIOS2, look for a folder called "Adios 2" on your desktop.

Running ADIOS2

In Windows

To start ADIOS2, from the Start menu, under Programs, choose "ADIOS 2".

On a Macintosh

To start ADIOS2, open the "Adios 2" folder, then double-click the "ADIOS2" program icon.

To learn how to use ADIOS2, from ADIOS' Help menu, choose Help Topics. In the contents list, click Training Materials to access a quick "Getting Started" section, as well as some training exercises.

Getting Help

Frequently Asked Questions About ADIOS2 Answers to questions about ADIOS2.

Troubleshooting File Download Problems If you can't download ADIOS2, check our troubleshooting page.

ADIOS2 Specialist Direct questions or comments about ADIOS2 to our ADIOS2 Specialist.

Download the Software

ADIOS2 for Windows For Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista. Requires 6 MB available hard disk space for ADIOS files. Version 2.0.1 was webposted on 05/01/2009. (Software format: Windows Executable, size: 1.7 M)

ADIOS2 for Macintosh For Macintosh computers (requires any PowerPC Macintosh and 6 MB of free space on your hard drive, 8 MB memory partition, and System 7.6 or later; System 8.1 or later is preferred). Webposted on 12/28/2000. Note: This version does not run on Intel Macintosh computers. (Software format: StuffIt Archive, size: 2.3 M)