Document Classes ⇒ Installing the Beamer class, please HELP.

[helllo]

Hi everyone ,

I am unable to install the Beamer class to do lateX presentations because I just don't find the file where I'm supposed to put all the files of Beamer (including beamer.cls).
(see page 12 here http://www.ctan.org/tex-archive/macr...ruserguide.pdf, the problem is that I don't find those texmf trees in my computer)
I have been trying to get this working for a while now , if someone could help, it'll be great
Thanks.

[josephwright]

Tell us what TeX system you are using.

[helllo]

Hi, if I understand what a "TeX system" is, then I'm using :
Texmaker.

[localghost]

Hi, if I understand what a "TeX system" is, then I'm using :
Texmaker.

No, you don't. That's your editor. The question was for your LaTeX distribution. Without that your editor won't work.


Best regards and welcome to the board
Thorsten

[helllo]

Hello, thanks for the reply.
I'm not sure what my "TeX system" is, but there is a file in Program files which is named MikTeX 2.6.
Is this my TeX system ? If no, can anyone explain how do I know what my teX system is ?
Thanks.

NB. I have tried to put the "beamer class" files in there but it didn't work.

[localghost]

This LaTeX system is outdated and the repositories are closed. Get the current version 2.8 from the MiKTeX Servers [1]. With the new version and its package manager you will be able to install very easy. Note that its better to use the tools in their »Admin« version.

[1] MiKTeX Project Page

[helllo]

Thanks a lot for the reply.
where is the "admin" version ?
Also I guess I should disinstall version 2.6 before installing version 2.8, right ?
thx !

[localghost]

Thanks a lot for the reply.
where is the "admin" version ? [...]

Where all the programs are located. In the »Start« menu (subfolder »MiKTeX 2.8«).

[...] Also I guess I should disinstall version 2.6 before installing version 2.8, right ? [...]

I'm not sure if you can incorporate the old 2.6 packages. If necessary, look at the documentation [1]. Of course you can also uninstall the old system. The final decision is up to you.

[1] MiKTeX 2.8 Manual

[helllo]

Hi,
well I uninstalled version 2.6 and installed the 2.8.
Problem is :
I've just tried to pdflatex a file that I had (and that worked before) but it stopped saying a file named natbib.sty is missing and that I could install it but then when I click install, it doesn't work. (it says that it cannot find some file).
hmm ... any idea how to fix this ?
Thanks.

[localghost]

Package installation on-the-fly depends on the MiKTeX settings [1]. Issues should only occur in conjunction with TeXnicCenter (TXC) [2]. If the problem persists, consider a full installation and keep your system up to date.

[1] View topic: on-the-fly package installation doesn't work
[2] MiKTeX 2.8 Issues