1.6. Installation
The installation procedure will install Equity program and utility files and Sample company data files. Once completed the installation program will start the New Company registration utility.
1.6.1. Installation of Equity Program files
Copy the Equity installer EA3.EXE to a directory somewhere on your hard disk. Once there simply run it and follow the prompts. The installer will now load and the installation screen will be displayed
Click 'Setup' or press [Enter] for the installer to begin. Once the files have been extracted you will be presented with the following screen.
Note : The installation procedure will create the directory if it doesn't already exist.
Next, enter the drive where the CONFIG.SYS file can be found. This is usually on drive C as this is the main boot drive. If CONFIG.SYS doesn't exist the install program will create one, however if it does exist it will check for the files= setting and adjust it if necessary. No other lines in your config.sys file will be altered.
If you are happy with the above information press [Enter] and the Equity program files and Sample Company data files will be installed in the chosen directory on your hard disk. If you wish to abort the installation enter [N] and press [Enter].
When the installation is completed you will be prompted to press any key to exit the install program. The Equity New Company Registration utility program will be started automatically. You have the option to register your company immediately or press [Esc] to exit.
1.6.2. Company Registration
If you are installing for the first time the installation program will automatically start the Company Registration program for you.
If you are installing an extra company you will need to get into the directory where Equity is installed by typing CD \EQUITY from the DOS prompt. You will then need to start the New Company Registration utility by typing TOOLS\NEWCOMP. Press [Enter].
Note : If, when you originally installed Equity, you didn't accepted the default directory you will need to get into the directory where you installed Equity.
The New Company Registration program displays a list of all currently installed companies. If this is a new installation only the Sample Company will be on this list.
To register a new company press [Ins]. The company details screen will be displayed.
Enter your Company Name as it is to appear on all invoices, statements and reports and press [Enter].
Note : Letter case and punctuation are important.
You will now need to contact Microshare for your serial and registration numbers. You can contact us via phone or e-mail. If calling please call within normal office hours. You will be asked your Company Name as you have entered it and the Serial Number as displayed on the bottom line of the screen. You will then be given your Registration Number. Once the Registration Number has been entered your new company name will appear on the list. Jot down your Registration Number in a safe place.
Note : If the computer beeps when you enter your registration number the Company Name or Serial Number you entered differs from that given over the phone in some way. You will need to ring back to rectify the problem.
Press [Esc] to exit. This completes the new company registration procedure.
Enter your Company Name as it is to appear on all invoices, statements and reports and press [Enter].
Note : Letter case and punctuation are important.
You will now need to ring for your registration number - the number will be displayed on screen. (Please ring within normal office hours.) You will be asked your Company Name as you have entered it and the Serial Number as displayed on the bottom line of the screen. You will then be given your Registration Number. Once the Registration Number has been entered your new company name will appear on the list. Jot down your Registration Number in the Notes section on page 16 of this chapter.
Note : If the computer beeps when you enter your registration number the Company Name or Serial Number you entered differs from that given over the phone in some way. You will need to ring back to rectify the problem.
Press [Esc] to return to DOS. This completes the new company registration procedure.