Download/Install Cashbook

How do I download/install Cashbook from the Practical Systems website?

IMPORTANT

We recommend that you close any Practical Systems software that you currently have open.

Step 1

• Go to the Practical Systems website via your web browser; or click on the following link:
• www.practicalsystems.com.au, 

Step 2

• Once on the Practical System website, select Client Support > Client Downloads. 

Step 3

• This will take you to the Client Login page. 
  • Enter your Client ID (Practical Systems will have given you this.)
  • Enter your Password (This is your first name) (These are not case-sensitive.) 
  • Click on the Login button. 
  • If you have forgotten your password, it can be reset using the Forgotten your login details? link underneath the login button or by contacting Practical Systems on 1800 624 688. 

Step 4

• Once the Software Downloads page has loaded click on the download link which is located below the relevant PS Cashbook icon.
  • Cashbook Platinum. e.g. PS Cashbook Platinum V2020.2.1.6
  • Cashbook Connect. e.g. PS Cahsbook Connect V2020.1.1.5

Step 5

• The requested installation software will now download on to your computer. 
• NOTE: This process will differ slightly depending upon which internet browser you use, which version of Windows your computer is operating on and perhaps on which anti-virus software you are utilising.
• If prompted with an option to Save File, select that option. This will save the software to the downloads folder of your computer. 
• If only prompted to Run, click the relevant button to continue.

NOTE: If, after saving the  file, you are not prompted to Run the installation, go to your internet downloads folder and double-click on the relevant download to continue the installation/upgrade process.

Step 6

• Follow the prompts and select the appropriate options to install the software.
• Select Yes if asked 'Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?'
• Follow prompts as follows:

Step 7

• Once the software has been installed, you have clicked Finish and exit the installation window, you will be able to open Cashbook and begin setting it up for use.
• Double click on the Cashbook icon on your desktop to open Cashbook.
• For details on how to set up a new company, click on on of the following links:
  • Cashbook Connect please click on the following link: https://support.practicalsystems.com.au/Problems?id=930
  • Cashbook Platinum please click on the following link: https://support.practicalsystems.com.au/Problems?id=802