This Windows version of CppSim/VppSim is free for academic and commercial use, and the install file includes all files necessary to run CppSim/VppSim along with supporting programs such as NGspice and the PLL Design Assistant. However, it is also useful to separately install Octave or Matlab® in order to improve post-processing capability on the simulation results of CppSim/VppSim. No warranty or support is provided with this software.
Install file for Version 5 (Windows 7/Vista/Xp)
Read the CppSim/VppSim Primer found on the Manuals web page, and look through the FAQ page for additional information.
Some computers require installation of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) in order to run NGspice. This is a small set of DLL files, and is easily downloaded and installed directly from Microsoft's website at:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=29