How to Reinstall Tabs3 and PracticeMaster Software

Last reviewed: 06/09/2009
Article ID: R11010

The information in this article applies to:

SUMMARY

Occasionally it may be necessary to reinstall the Tabs3 and/or PracticeMaster software programs. Typically, reinstallation is required in the event of hardware problems. This article lists the files that will be affected and includes the procedures for:

If you want to install Version 14 over Version 12 or an earlier version, or you want to install Version 12 over an earlier version, please call our Technical Support Department for conversion instructions.

FILES AFFECTED DURING REINSTALLATION

The following files are affected during reinstallation of the software:

Reinstalling the software will not affect your data files, the STI.INI file, dictionary files, report definitions or Report Writer definitions. We recommend reinstalling all programs that your firm has installed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Installing

Tabs3 Remote, Cost Recovery Interface & DTE InHand Handheld Integration Note:  If you are reinstalling Tabs3 due to an upgrade, software license transfer, firm name change, etc. (i.e., you have a new Tabs3 serial number), make sure you merge any remote data files, cost recovery system data files, and handheld integration files before reinstalling Tabs3. Otherwise, the previously entered information cannot be imported.

PracticeMaster Briefcase Note:  If you are reinstalling PracticeMaster, make sure you check in any PracticeMaster Briefcase data before installing PracticeMaster. The installation program will not permit installation of program files unless all Briefcase data is checked in.

Tabs3 Palm Software Note:  It is not necessary to reinstall the Tabs3 Palm Application onto the Palm handheld.

Note:  When installing from a Windows XP/2000 workstation, you must have Administrator privileges.

Reinstalling the Software

To install the software on your hard disk:

  1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

  2. A CD Browser program will automatically start. (Note: If the Windows CD-ROM Autorun feature is disabled, click the Start button, and then click Run... Click the Browse button and navigate to the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the LAUNCH.EXE file. Click OK).

  3. Select the appropriate menu option depending on whether you are installing full working versions or trial versions.

    4. Note:   We recommend reinstalling all of the programs that your firm currently has installed.

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the selected software.

  5. Consider reinstalling the manuals and multimedia tutorials to make sure you have the most current files.

If you have any questions, please call our Technical Support Department at (402) 419-2210.

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