This document describes how to install or upgrade an offline copy of the MassHunter Workstation software.
About this manual
This guide explains how to install or upgrade an offline copy of the Agilent MassHunter Workstation Software. It covers the required operating systems, supported Excel versions, and the order of installation for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis programs.
The document walks through preparing the system, installing Qualitative Analysis, installing Quantitative Analysis, configuring Excel, verifying MassHunter add‑ins, and optionally installing the DA Reprocessor for LC/MS data. Each step includes screenshots, cautions, and notes on service packs and system requirements.
What's inside
- Step 1. Prepare for installation
- Step 2. Install the Qualitative Analysis program
- Step 3. Install the Quantitative Analysis program
- Step 4. Install and configure Excel
- Step 7. Check Excel for MassHunter Reporting Add‑Ins
- Step 8. Install the DA Reprocessor – Offline Utilities (LC/MS only)
- Caution
Specifications
| Supported OS for Qualitative Analysis | 64‑bit Windows 7 Professional |
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| Supported OS for Quantitative Analysis | 64‑bit Windows 7 Professional, 32‑bit Windows Vista SP2, 32‑bit Windows XP SP3 |
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| Supported Excel versions (Qualitative only) | Excel 2010 or Office 2010 (64‑bit Windows 7 Professional) |
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| Supported Excel versions (Quantitative) | Excel 2007, Office 2007, Excel 2010, Office 2010 (32‑bit Windows Vista/SP2 or XP/SP3) |
Frequently asked questions
Which operating systems are required for installing MassHunter Qualitative Analysis?
Qualitative Analysis requires a 64‑bit Windows 7 Professional system.
How can I verify that the MassHunter add‑ins are enabled in Excel?
Open Excel, go to Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings, and ensure the “Trust access to the VBA project object model” box is checked, then confirm the MassHunter add‑ins are checked in the Add‑Ins dialog.