Cashbook on Multiple Computers.

Cashbook on Multiple Computers.


If you want to install Cashbook on a new (second) computer, remember that it will initially install as a demonstration version and it will need to be registered within 30 days. This is not normally a problem, but if in doubt, please contact Practical Systems to see where you stand with regards to multiple installations.

Step 1. Backup your Existing Data

Note: That for each option discussed below, you can backup to a local folder and then choose the  Backup to Practical Systems Data Warehouse  option to make the restore process on the new computer simpler.

A. Cashbook Plus

Backup Individual Companies

  • On the current computer do a backup of each company and years that you wish to load on to the new computer. Click on the  File > Backup Data Files  menu option.

  • You will then be prompted to select all the years which you would like data to be available on the new computer for the current company. Ensure that the file which is set as  Backup to file  is correct and, if not backing up to the Data Warehouse,  will be accessible from the new computer(e.g. the USB stick)
  • Click on the  OK  button and wait for the backup to complete.

Backup Multiple Companies

  • On the current computer click on the  File > Multi-Company   Backup  menu option
  • Select which you companies you wish to transfer to the new computer
  • Ensure that the file which is set as  Backup to file  is correct and, if not backing up to the Data Warehouse,  will be accessible from the new computer(e.g. the USB stick)
  • Click on the  OK  button and wait for the backup to complete

Step 2. Install Cashbook on another computer

Step 3. Load your data into the new Cashbook installation

For each backup file created in Step 1 , restore the data into the new Cashbook installation.
If you are restoring company by company, ensure that you have each company already created, ready to receive the data.
If you have done a multi-company backup, ensure you use the multi-company restore option.
 
If you have any problems or questions please contact Practical Systems on 1800 624 688.

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