peachtree-software peachtree complete accounting 7.0 Quick Setup Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
your computer.
2
Insert the Peachtree Accounting compact disc in your CD-ROM drive; or,
insert Peachtree Diskette #1 in the diskette drive.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
on if you are a new or previous user.
5
Select the Network setup type.
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