[pianotech] Download PTBiz as freeware

[paul bruesch]

Allan,

I successfully installed it on XP Pro SP3. Look in the install folder
(defaults to <c:\Program Files\Rapid Development Software, Inc\PTBiz 2005>)
and there should be a Piano.mdb file in there.

BTW, however, I would not recommend banking the business on this product. It
was developed using Access 97, which is two releases outdated to the
outdated Office XP version I have. I'm unable to convert the DB because of
user authorizations implemented by the developer. If anyone knows if anyone
is still "supporting" PTBiz to any extent, go for it... but I'll stay on my
home-grown system.

Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Allan <allan at sutton.net> wrote:

>  Unfortunately, it does not install on my system (Windows xp) I got a
> message that it could not find a .mdb file. Can someone provide a .mdb file
> ?
>
>
>
> Thank you for your interest.
>
>
>
> Allan Sutton
>
> www.pianotechniquemontreal.com
>   ------------------------------
>
> *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] *On
> Behalf Of *John Formsma
> *Sent:* 16 juin 2009 09:09
> *To:* Pianotech List
> *Subject:* [pianotech] Download PTBiz as freeware
>
>
>
> The version of PTBiz I'm using is now freeware. (Although I paid $150.00
> for it -- go figure. Thanks, Ed Winslow. <sarcasm>)
>
>
>
> This version doesn't use any install codes or a HASP. It will work on
> Windows XP or earlier Windows operating systems.
>
>
>
> Download at http://www.formsmapiano.com/PTBiz/ptbiz.zip
>
>
>
> If you are a current user of PTBiz, there were some specific instructions
> on how to install the new version so you don't delete your data.  If I
> recall correctly, what you do is basically this:
>
>    - Save your current piano.mdb file. (Save in a different location, like
>    a thumb drive or CD. Don't save in the PTBiz folder, as it will be deleted
>    in the next step.)
>    - Uninstall the current PTBiz program
>    - Reinstall the new PTBiz program, and start the program at least once
>    (not sure if starting the program is required -- it may be that you were not
>    supposed to start it.)
>    - Exit the PTBiz program.
>    - Copy your old piano.mdb file into the new PTBIz folder, overwriting
>    the one created in the new install.
>    - Next time you open PTBiz, the program now uses your existing data
>
>
>
> Proceed at your own risk. It's been
> 2-3 years since I've done the new install procedure, and I've lost the instructions that came with it.
>
>
>
> If you
> want a basic database program that also does accounting and scheduling, PTBiz is good for that. I've used it for 8-10 years, and it has served my needs well.
>
> --
> JF
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