Fix for 2015 Update 4 Composer Edition install exiting

Some users may experience a problem where installing Intel Parallel Studio XE 2015 Composer Edition for Fortran Windows Update 4 exits the installer after clicking Next on the first install screen. This is most likely to occur if the system also has Intel VTune Amplifier XE or Intel Advisor XE installed.

The problem will be fixed in Update 5. A workaround is as follows:

• Save the attached file composer_xe_2015_common.zip and unpack it to your desktop, creating composer_xe_2015_common.js
• Run the w_fcompxe_2015.4.221 installer - uncheck the box for removing the installer files.
• Once the installer finishes unpacking the files and shows the initial "splash screen", cancel the install.
• Copy the composer_xe_2015_common.js file you unpacked to C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Download\w_fcompxe_2015.4.221\config\PreRequisites  (If you unpacked to a different location, adjust accordingly) This will require administrator privilege.
• Open a command prompt window and "cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Download\w_fcompxe_2015.4.221\" (If you unpacked to a different location, adjust accordingly)
• Type "setup.exe -nsev"

The install should now complete.

An alternative workaround is to download and run the installer for Update 4 of the Professional or Cluster Edition, if your license provides access to that.