AccountMate 6.5 for MSDE (Build MD606a, Service Pack 1) Release Notes

July 15, 2005

Installation File Contents

The AccountMate 6.5 for MSDE, Build MD606a, Service Pack 1 contains the following components:

· System Manager Executable Files

· AccountMate Online Help File

Installation Guide

The installation process is self-explanatory. Follow the InstallShield wizard which will guide you through the process.

IMPORTANT:

The AccountMate 6.5 for MSDE, Build MD606a, Service Pack 1 Setup will NOT continue if the following conditions are present:

The computer where you wish to install AccountMate 6.5 for MSDE, Build MD606a, Service Pack 1 does not have an existing AccountMate 6.5 for MSDE, Build MD606a installation or
AccountMate 6.5 for MSDE, Build MD606a program is running.

AccountMate 6.5 for LAN (Build LN601, Service Pack 1) Release Notes

Important Changes

This Service Pack addresses only one(1) issue. Refer to Control # 10007903 on the AccountMate Knowledge Base at http://www.accountmate.com/businesspartner/websearch/ for more details.

Resolving Conflict With Microsoft Windows Security Update (KB896358).

After installing Microsoft Windows Security Update (KB896358), pressing the <F1> key will bring up the AccountMate Online Help but the topic page displays the following message:

Action canceled

Internet Explorer was unable to link to the Web page you requested. The page might be temporarily unavailable.

This issue is encountered when the AccountMate program is accessed from the File Server across the network. The following OS versions are affected: Windows 98, ME, 2000, 2003 and XP. Refer to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896358 on the Microsoft website for more details.

To correct this behavior, the AccountMate Online Help file (AMW.CHM) will now be installed on the local workstation. AccountMate will open the local copy of the Online Help when a user presses the <F1> key.

How to Determine If You Need This Service Pack

1. Access the Add or Remove Programs function from the Control Panel.

2. Mark the "Show Updates" checkbox as shown below.

3. Scroll down the list of programs and updates and locate Security Update for Windows (KB896358) under the Windows Software Updates group.

If you find Security Update for Windows (KB896358) among your Windows Software Updates, you need to install this Service Pack.

AccountMate 6.5 for MSDE (Build MD606a) Release Notes

Hardware/Software Requirements

Database Server Requirements

CPU¹	Pentium III 733MHz
Memory¹	256MB
Hard Drive¹	1.0 GB Free Space
Operating System	Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition or Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition or Windows 2000 Server (SP3) or Windows 2000 Advanced Server (SP3)
Database	Microsoft MSDE 2000

Application Server Requirements (Optional)

CPU¹	Pentium III 733MHz
Memory¹	256MB
Hard Drive¹	500 MB Free Space
Operating System	Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition or Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition or Windows XP Professional (SP2)* or Windows 2000 Server (SP3) or Windows 2000 Advanced Server (SP3) or Windows 2000 Professional (SP3)

Workstation Requirements

CPU¹	Pentium II
Memory¹	128MB
Hard Drive¹	500MB Free Space
Operating System	Windows XP Professional (SP2)* or Windows 2000 Professional (SP3) or Windows 98 SE (not recommended)

¹ Denotes Minimum Hardware Requirements
*For XP SP2 users only: If you have enabled Windows Firewall, contact your IT administrator for proper configuration to enable incoming network connections.

Important: For an updated system requirements list, always visit our website at http://www.accountmate.com/am65/msde_systemreq.asp. Please consult your AccountMate Reseller to confirm the optimal configuration to suit your specific needs.

Additional Software Requirements for Modification (Optional)

Visual FoxPro 8.0 (SP1)

Crystal Reports 8.5 (SP1)

Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 or 2000 Utilities