OK, I needed to uncheck a mention about protection. When I right click on the "install.exe", I choose "execute as." (or something like that, since my system is in French, I don't know what it is in English) then uncheck the protection. It installs correctly then. This is wonderful for Terry who now can use his files on a new computer. The new very small 10 in. portables like EEE Pc are so light, full screen and full keyboard, I choose that for myself on the job for building the piano's history while writing the invoice. Allan Sutton www.pianotechniquemontreal.com _____ From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of paul bruesch Sent: 16 juin 2009 19:58 To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Download PTBiz as freeware 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 It was developed using Access 97, which is two releases outdated to the outdated Office XP version I have.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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.70/2177 - Release Date: 06/16/09 07:41:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.73/2180 - Release Date: 06/16/09 07:41:00 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20090617/bf4c2154/attachment.htm>
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