Downloading and Installing Stockbook for the First Time or onto a New Computer

How do I download and install Stockbook from the Practical Systems website for the first time or onto a new computer?

Downloading for the first time

IMPORTANT

Please close any Practical Systems software that you may have open. If Practical Systems software is left open when trying to download/upgrade the process will NOT work.

Step 1

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

Step 2

• Hover mouse over Client Support.
• Click on Client Downloads.

 

Step 3

• Enter your Practical Systems Client ID.
• Enter your Password.

Step 4

• Click on the blue link e.g. Stockbook 2020.3.0
• Double click on the download file when it appears at the bottom left hand side of the screen to open.

Step 5

• The software will now download. This process will differ depending upon the different internet browsers, versions of Windows and which anti-virus software is being used. Once the software has downloaded a prompt should appear asking if you would like to Run the file Select Run.

NOTE: If the prompt does not appear automatically, go to your internet downloads page and double click on the software download to continue the upgrade process

• Click Yes to the User Acount Control message: 'Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?'
• Click on the Next button.

 

• Click on the I accept the agreement radio dial.
• Click on the Next button.

 

• Click on the Next button.

 

• Click on the Next button.

 

• Click on the Install button.

 

• Click OK to the following Information message:

 

• Click Finish to end.

 

• Stockbook should now be installed onto your computer. If any problems occur, please contact Practical Systems.

 

Step 6: Register your program 

• When the Stockbook installation is complete, double click on the Stockbook icon on your Desktop

• The Register Now window will appear:
  • Enter your Client ID and Password.
  • Click on the Register Now button.

If you have skipped this window by clicking on Go to Demo, you will need to register your program using the following steps:

• Note: You can not register your program if you are in Demonstration. Click on File > Other Databases > Default Database menu option.)
• Click on the File > Registration menu option.
• Enter your Client Id.
• Click on Register NOW!

 

• Click on the Yes button to the Confirm message:

 

• In the Website Password window, enter your password (usually your first name).
• Click on the OK button.