AX2008 is usually shipped in a ZIP archive. This is because many companies have virus scanning software that will not allow .exe file attachments. You will need to extract the installation program from the Zip archive.
You will then locate and double-click the installer icon ("ax2008.exe").
When the first Installer wizard appears, proceed through the wizard panes and do the following:
You will then need to authorize the program. This is a two step process:
Run the program. This will display the Authorization Splash Screen. The Authorization Screen allows you to try the software or authorize a purchased copy. To authorize a purchased copy: