When I purchase a new computer, how do I transfer my Stockbook program and data from my old computer to my new computer?
When you are transferring your Stockbook program and data from an old computer to a new one, there are a number of steps involved:
Step 1: Backing up your data
If you do not have access to the Practical Systems' Data Warehouse, you will need to backup your data to a USB stick or other external device.
NOTE: Please do not be concerned that an 'Error' message will be displayed if you do not have a disc inserted into the Drive "a" of your computer. Inset the disc and click 'OK' otherwise click 'Cancel' and choose another means to save your backup.
NOTE: If you chose to have your backup sent to the 'Data Warehouse' upon completion you will then be asked to sign into Data Warehouse and complete that backup process.
Step 2.: Install Stockbook onto your new computer
To ensure you are installing the most up to date version of Stockbook, it is best to install the program from our website.
Step 3: Register your program
If you have skipped this window by clicking on Go to Demo, you will need to register your program using the following steps:
Step 4: Restoring your Data
We will now restore the Backup from your old computer into your new Stockbook.
NOTE: Please do not be concerned that an 'Error' message will be displayed if you do not have a disc inserted into the Drive "a" of your computer. Inset the disc and click 'OK' otherwise click 'Cancel' and choose another means to save your restore.
Option 1: Restoring from Data Warehouse
Option 2: Restoring from a local folder ... (e.g. USB)