by Software Arts, Inc.

For product improvements and bug fixing, Software Arts, Inc provides free updates from time to time. These updates can be downloaded directly from our Web site. Please note that these free updates are for specific versions of pc/MRP only and are not intended for general updating purposes. Before downloading any files please read the instructions provided below.


  • Each update is for a specific version only.
  • Extreme care must be taken to prevent using the wrong update for your version.
    This may cause damage to your data base.
  • The instructions are written for users familiar with PC. If in doubt contact Software Arts, Inc.
  • Manual Updates in Red are Mandatory.

Updating Instructions

    (It is advisable to: [a] read the complete instructions first before updating, [b] print out the instructions so that they are available when you are performing the updating procedure (when you print this out select pages from 2 to 2), [c] follow the steps as they are listed below.)

    • On versions 7.50 and higher users can automatically update pc/MRP by selecting Configuration and Download/Install a new revision from any computer that has internet access or users can follow the instructions below. It is easier to automatically update. Though pc/MRP automatically creates an backup of the files it is replacing during this update, it is still best to make a full backup before applying the update.

    1. Make a backup copy of your pc/MRP directory. If you need help with this Click Here
    2. Download the Update into any folder that is easily accessible. To find the correct version look at the table above, find your version of pc/MRP, and, read the sentence. Your version can be updated to XXXYY?
    3. Check to make sure that you have downloaded the correct file:
      the name of the update file = manxxxyy.exe where
      xxx       is the version number which should be the same as your current pc/MRP version;
      yy (or y) is the revision letter which should be higher than your current pc/MRP letter.
    4. Once the download is complete you can get offline.
    5. If you have a multi-user copy of pc/MRP and are using Novell or Windows 95 you must unattribute (-r) the following files read only that currently reside in your pcmrpw directory: pcmrpw.exe, config.fpw, msg.dbf. To learn how to unattribute and attribute files Click Here
    6. Through Windows Explorer find the manxxxyy.exe and double click on that file. Read the instructions and press O.K.
    7. Select Browse to find the pcmrpw folder and then press Unzip.
    8. If you have a multi-user copy of pc/MRP and are using Novel or Windows 95 you must attribute (+r) the following files read only that currently reside in your pcmrpw directory: pcmrpw.exe, config.fpw, msg.dbf. To learn how to attribute files Click Here
    9. Activate pc/MRP and verify the version number and letter. To verify that you have the correct revision number after you have logged-in look at the top left-hand corner of you pc/MRP screen. It will say pc/MRP For Windows - Version X.XXYY. Make sure the revision letters are the same as the revision letters of the downloaded file. Also, from the drop down menu, select Configuration, and About pc/MRP. This screen should also have the correct revision letters. If either screen has the old revision letters the update was not successful, go back to step 8.
    10. If the update reports a Version mismatch error call Software Arts, Inc. You installed a manual update that did not match your version. Reinstall the update (whose main version number matches the main version number of your copy of pc/MRP). If that does not correct the problem, verify that your backup copy of pc/MRP works. If the backup copy works, delete all the files in your pc/MRP directory, copy the backup files back into your pc/MRP directory, and rerun the update with the correct version number.
    11. If the update reports an Unable to replace file error call Software Arts, Inc. Either a file was attributed read only, somebody was in pc/MRP during the update or there is a phantom lock on one of the files. Make sure all the files in the pcmrp directory and in your backup directory are unattributed, unlocked, and not in use. Make the copy of pc/MRP in your backup directory works. If the backup copy of pc/MRP works, delete all the files in your pc/MRP directory, copy all the files from the backup directory into your pc/MRP directory, and rerun the update.

Software Arts, Inc. requests all customers to update to the latest versions and / or revisions:

Check your pc/MRP to see whether your current version is on the following list. (The version number is shown on the first page in the title bar when pc/MRP comes up.) If a free update for your version is available, click on the link.

16 - Bit Versions
These versions are no longer supported!

  • 6.72A and older
  • 6.73A through 6.73BE
  • 6.74A through 6.79H
  • 6.80A through 6.80BA
  • 6.82A through 6.82AK
  • 6.85A through 7.00C
  • 7.01A through 7.01AD
  • 7.02A through 7.43C

    Please call Software Arts, Inc.,
    1-408-226-7321, to upgrade to the
    latest 32-bit version.

32 - Bit Versions
These versions are no longer supported!

For versions 8.00 and above, external programs requiring 'Read' access to pc/MRP's database files need to use the Visual Foxpro ODBC drivers from Microsoft. Instructions are here.

BETA VERSIONS!

  • 8.31A through 8.31J - can be upgraded to 8.31D

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