Hardware
1 GHz 64-bit (x64) processor, 4 GB RAM or more
Or, 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor, 2 GB RAM or more
Operating System
Any of the following, up to date with the most current Microsoft service pack:
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Download requirements
When downloading Great Circle Learning software, select the install file that matches your Windows Operating System bit-version, either 32-bit or 64-bit. How to check:
Open Windows File Explorer & go to your C drive
You have 64-bit Windows if you see Program Files and Program Files (x86)
You have 32-bit Windows if you only see Program Files
System Requirements
Great Circle Learning software products are digitally secured global templates and managed COM add-ins to Microsoft 365 Office. All Great Circle Learning software is developed & maintained by our Chief Product Architect & Microsoft MVP, Richard V. Michaels.
Hardware & Software
Microsoft .NET Framework
4.8.1 or higher
Microsoft 365 Office, Desktop Version
The desktop version of any one of the following, licensed and up-to-date: Microsoft 365, or Office Suite 2019, 2016, 2013 with Service Pack 1
Word & PowerPoint must be:
The same Office version, personalized with a User Name and Initials, and opened at least once prior to installing Great Circle Learning software.
Great Circle Learning software will not run with:
Developer editions of Office
Cloud-only versions of Microsoft 365.
Install requirements
Great Circle Learning software must be installed locally on each computer, by some with full system administrator and:
Software install privileges
Full Control (Read & Write) to all of the Windows Registry keys contained in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software and sub-folders
Read & Write privileges to C:\Users\user.name\App Data and sub-folders
After completing the install
The user must open Word or PowerPoint and follow the prompts to allow the setup to complete, and to register and activate the free trial or software license.
Install Requirements
Activation requirements
Activate locally on each user's machine, with a license key. One license key can be used to activate the number of license seats purchased. A license seat is required for each user's machine.
An internet connection that allows unrestricted access to Port 443 and access to the following secure URLs is required:
https://qlm1.net/gclearning/qlmlicenseserver/qlmservice.asmx
https://qlm1.net/gclearning/qlmcustomersite
On each user's computer
Use the Act’n DeAct function on the software ribbon to enter a valid license key. You should receive immediate confirmation of success.
Enterprise License Registration
An Enterprise License Key registration method is available to simplify the product activation process for those who deploy Great Circle Learning products via a packaged image method. Please contact us after your purchase to receive your enterprise key.
Activation Requirements
Reassignment of License Seats
Activation uses a license seat. To reassign, you must first deactivate the license seat on the machine where it is currently in use while the software is still installed. If that is not possible, please contact us for assistance. We will need you to provide your license key.
Deactivation requirements
All Great Circle Learning software must be deactivated locally on each user's machine while the user's profile is still in place.
An internet connection that allows unrestricted access to Port 443 and access to the following secure URLs is required:
https://qlm1.net/gclearning/qlmlicenseserver/qlmservice.asmx
https://qlm1.net/gclearning/qlmcustomersite
On the computer to deactivate
Use the Act’n DeAct function on the software ribbon. You should receive immediate confirmation of success. Recognizing that there may be times when deactivation is not possible due to circumstances beyond your control, we recommend that you keep an accurate list of users. Please contact Great Circle Learning and we will handle the deactivation for you.
Seat Reassignment
Anti-virus software
Antivirus software can interfere with or prohibit the installation and/or the activation of our software. If your computer otherwise meets our System Requirements but you are experiencing difficulty installing or activating, please:
uninstall using the computer's Control Panel
disable your anti-virus software
re-install the Great Circle Learning software
re-enable your antivirus software.
User Privileges
All users must have:
Read Only privileges to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE and sub-folders.
And Read and Write privileges to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software and sub-folders
C:\Users\user.name\App Data and sub-folders
Microsoft .NET Framework allowed to run with Word & PowerPoint
Install trouble
If you run the install and do not see the Great Circle Learning software tab in Word or PowerPoint:
Click on File > Options > Add-ins
Check to see if the Great Circle Learning software is listed in Inactive Add-ins or Disabled Add-ins.
If so, enable the add-in
If the add-in will not stay enabled, verify that the user has the required User Privileges.
Additional Requirements
To run a Windows version of our software on a Mac:
You must have a Mac with an Intel-based dual processor.
The software, installer, and user requirements are the same as those listed in this document for the PC.
Install and run Microsoft Office and GCL software on the Microsoft Windows side of your system, either at native speed using Boot Camp or under a parallel operating system partition using a third-party product such as Fusion or Parallels.
How to run Windows software on a MAC
Install Trouble
If you run the install and do not see the software tab in Word or PowerPoint:
Click on File > Options > Add-ins
Check to see if the Great Circle Learning software you installed is listed in Inactive Add-ins or Disabled Add-ins.
If so, enable the add-in
If the add-in will not stay enabled, verify that the user has the required User Privileges, which are listed above.
Software not there
If you do not see the Great Circle Learning software in the list of Inactive or Disabled Add-ins:
Go to Control Panel > Programs
Verify that the Great Circle Learning software is in the list of installed programs
If you see (x64) at the end of the Great Circle Learning software name, verify that the user has a 64-bit operating system
Verify that Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 or higher and Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime are installed
Activation & Deactivation
If you cannot successfully complete the online activation or deactivation you will be given a manual activation option. This will occur even if you have an internet connection but are blocked from accessing the required URLs listed below. Since it is much easier to use the online activation, please whitelist the following URLs:
https://qlm1.net/gclearning/qlmlicenseserver/qlmservice.asmx
https://qlm1.net/gclearning/qlmcustomersite
Additionally please allow unrestricted access to Port 443.
If access to Port 443 is restricted, this will cause activation and deactivation problems. On certain Proxy Servers special rules for authentication may also be required. This is necessary for communication between QLM servers (our provider) and the Activation/Deactivation program (GCLOnline.exe) which is located in the Great Circle Learning directory of the Program Files folder.
Manual Activation & Deactivation
Performing a manual activation or deactivation is more complex than the online process and requires more steps and time to complete. We encourage you to correct the situation on your system that is preventing online service access. If you must do a manual activation please carefully follow the instructions that will be provided and follow each step as directed.
When a manual deactivation is required and you are unable to execute it from the licensed computer, please contact Great Circle Learning with your serial number.