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What do I need to install?

If you have purchased one or more of the following programs, you will need to use our Accountant Suite install, found on the CD, or downloaded from further down this page.  Once you have installed, you will usually need to register.  Instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

Download Link

Simply click the link above, and choose to either Run or Save. We recommend choosing Run in most cases, as this will start the installation for you. Allow the software to download, and to start (either automatically if you chose Run, or by double-clicking the download file if you chose Save).

 

Accountants Suite Install Guide

Your Accountants Suite software (Tax Professional, Corporation Tax, Accounts Production, Trusts & P11D) is ready to go with Windows 7. This guide will walk you through installing the software.

The steps you will need to take are:

What type of installation suits me?

There are two main types of installation:

• Standalone.
• Networked.

We recommend that all Windows Vista and Windows 7 users select the Networked option; this will give you easier access to your data, and supports multiple users and working from different computers (depending on your licence). If you are installing on Windows XP, you can use either type. Only choose the Standalone option if you are using the software on a single XP PC.

 

Where should I store my data?

Windows 7, like Windows Vista, has some technology that can alter where data is stored, to help protect users from accidental deletion. This is known as the User Account Control, or UAC. This can add an extra layer of complexity to using the software, so deciding where to store the data is important.

For most users, we would recommend storing the data in C:\KeytimeData (we'll create this during installation).

If you have multiple users, or will be accessing the software from multiple machines, you will want to store the data on your server (or a shared drive on a particular PC). This can be C:\KeytimeData on that PC, or another location. You will need to map a drive to this location on the other computers, once you have completed the first installation.

 

Running the installation

Whether you are installing from a CD we have sent you, or from the downloaded install file, the steps are the same.

The steps you will need to take are:

• Running as Administrator

If you are using a CD to install the software, go to My Computer, and browse to the CD (typically D:\). Right-click on Setup.exe, and choose Run as Administrator. Confirm that you wish to run as administrator.

If you are using the downloadable install, browse to the file you downloaded, right-click, and choose Run as Administrator. Confirm that you wish to run as Administrator.

In both cases, a blue screen will appear, and a few system files will be copied to your PC. You will then be asked where to install to, and which type of installation you would like.

• Choosing the Install Path

We recommend that you choose to install the software to C:\Program Files\Keytime. This is the default option, and you should only change the location if necessary. Click Next. Then, you will have to choose the type of installation. For the first PC, choose Network. For any other PCs, choose Client.

• Relax

The installer will now crack on with installing the software for you. This may take a moment or two, so enjoy the moment.

• Choosing the Data Path

Once the bulk of the installation has completed, you will be asked to choose where you want your data to be stored. Usually, you want this to be C:\KeytimeData, so type in C:\KeytimeData and press OK. You will then be prompted to create this directory; clicking OK will create the directory.

• Installing the Microsoft XML Parser

Once the Accountants Suite has finished setting up, you will be asked to install the Microsoft XML Parser. Accept the user licence, and click Next through the screens shown, and the installer will do this for you.
Once the installation has completed, we recommend you restart the computer, to ensure a clean installation.

Installing on Multiple Computers

Once you have installed the software on the first computer, installing on any additional PCs is straightforward. Ensure you have a mapped drive pointing to the data path on the first PC. As an example, you may have mapped drive K:\ to point to C:\KeytimeData on the first PC. Then, repeat the installation steps on page 2, choosing the Client installation option, until you come to the Choosing the Data Path step. Instead of creating C:\KeytimeData, select the mapped drive which points to C:\KeytimeData on the first PC (server). In our example, you would select K:\.

Troubleshooting

Most installations will complete first time by following the instructions above. Where difficulties occur, user permissions or firewall/antivirus software is usually the cause. Please contact your IT provider or Keytime support if you need any help.