Animal Waste Management Software

1. If you have a high speed internet connection you can download the AWMSetup.msi  installation file here or you can obtain it from the CCE Certified Software Download Site.  If you do not have a high speed internet connection, click here to request a CD containing the installation files. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number for prompt delivery.
2. Save the installation archive (AWMSetup.msi) file to a directory on your computer. Be aware that the file may show up as simply "AWMSetup” without the .msi extension. This is normal. You can save the installation archive to any directory, but you need to remember where you put it. You may want to create a temporary directory to store the installation archive, but this is not necessary.

Unzipping:

1. These documents require a zip utility.

Installing:

To install AWM you must have "administrator" privileges. This version of the AWM program can only be installed on a computer with Windows 2000 or Window XP operating systems.

1. Select Run from the Start menu.
2. Click on the Browse button.
3. Browse to the directory on your computer containing the installation file (AWMSetup.msi).
4. Either double click on the installation file (AWMSetup.msi) or select the file and click the Open button.
5. Click on the Okay button begin the installation process.
6. Follow instructions as prompted.

Downloading the Database File:

When AWM is installed it also installs a database containing animal, bedding, climate and separator data for each state. The current database should be downloaded and installed to ensure the most up-to-date data will be used in developing designs. Click here to download the current AWM database file from the NWCC website.