Installing pc/MRP

2.1.1 Hardware Requirements

IBM compatible 486 or higher, minimum of 16 Megs of RAM for Windows 95 and 98.  32 Megs of RAM or higher for Windows NT, 2000, ME, and XP.

2.1.2 Initial Installation, (first time only)

• To install pc/MRP place the pc/MRP CD into your CD drive or locate the downloaded file.
• If you are using the CD wait a few seconds and the autorun should start. From the installation menu press Install. If the autorun does not start, select my computer and double click on your CD drive. Once the installation menu is on your screen press Install
• If you are installing pc/MRP from a downloaded file simply double click on that file.
• The installation program will prompt you to read the enduser agreement and select a suitable location for pc/MRP to be installed. Once the installation is complete pc/MRP can be accessed by either your Start and Programs menu or the shortcut created on your desktop.
• The first time you start pc/MRP, pc/MRP will require that you define a password for future access to the program and enter your company's name, address, and, phone and FAX number.
• If you are installing a single user version of pc/MRP you are finished with the installation and do not need to follow the instructions listed below.
• For the server you should:
• Double click on my computer
• Right click on the server's drive or folder that contain the pcmrp files.
• Select share, enter the name of the shared drive or folder
• Click on Permissions
• Provide all pc/MRP users Full Control or Change rights
• If you are installing pc/MRP onto a Windows 95 server, attribute the following files read only:
• config.fpw
• foxfont.fon
• foxtool.fll
• msg.dbf
• pcmrpw.exe
• vfp6r.dll (pc/MRP versions 7.43 and higher)
• vfp6renu.dll (pc/MRP versions 7.43 and higher)
• foxw2600.esl (pc/MRP versions 7.06 and lower)
• For every workstation, on the network that you want to run pc/MRP create an icon as follows:
• Double click on Network Neighborhood (In the open space on your desktop.)
• Double click on the server.  On Windows 2000 double click on “computers near me” and then the server.
• Double click on the server's drive containing pc/MRP.
• Double click on the folder containing pc/MRP.
• Right click on the pcrmpw.exe file and drag it to the desktop.
• Select Create Shortcut

2.1.3 Possible Installation Errors

• An "Error writing file" message usually indicates there is not enough room on the hard disk to install all of the files. Your hard disk should have a minimum of 50 meg of free space prior to installing pc/MRP.
• While installing pc/MRP from the CD or the downloaded file, the installation program asks you for Disk 2. The CD is not functioning correctly or the downloaded file is not complete. If the CD is not functioning correctly call Software Arts (408-226-7321.) If you have attempted to download the file, re-download the file and attempt to reinstall pc/MRP.
• While attempting to install pc/MRP from the CD, the CD fails to work. Call Software Arts.