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Installing Peachtree Accounting on a Network
Installing on a Peer-to-Peer Network
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Installing on a Peer-to-Peer Network
 
You must first install the software on the computer where data files will be 
located. This is probably the network administrator’s computer (the primary 
server). Then install Peachtree Accounting on each workstation, specifying the 
network administrator’s computer as the location for data files, and a local 
drive (usually C:) for the program files.
Before beginning this procedure, it is assumed that you have at least one 
shared drive established (possibly on an administrators computer) and that 
workstations are mapped to this drive.
Installing on the Network Administrator’s Machine
 
Follow these steps to install Peachtree Accounting on the network 
administrator’s computer, or the primary server, before installing on any 
workstations. The network administrator’s computer is where the data files 
will be located.
1
Exit all programs and disable virus-protection and screen saver programs on 
your computer.
2
Insert the Peachtree Accounting compact disc in your CD-ROM drive; or, 
insert Peachtree Diskette #1 in the diskette drive.
If you are installing from CD-ROM and the Welcome menu displays, 
click Install Peachtree Accounting and continue with the next step.
If you are installing from diskettes or the Welcome menu does not 
display onscreen, do the following: Select Start, then Run. Type 
A:SETUP and select OK. (Substitute the appropriate drive letter for your 
diskette or CD-ROM drive.)
3
Follow the onscreen instructions until the Peachtree Accounting Setup 
window displays. Review the installation instructions and select Next.
4
Read the Licensing Agreement and select Yes if you accept the terms.
The Select Setup Type window offers up to four setup choices depending 
on if you are a new or previous user. 
5
Select the Network setup type.
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