Acroprint Attendance Rx Server - Manual

07/23/12
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Instructions for Moving the Attendance Rx
Server/Standalone to a Different PC
Applies to the following products: Attendance Rx Software v2, ATRx ProxTime,
ATRx Secure PunchIn, ATRx Biometric 1000.
The instructions in this document for migrating any product in the Attendance
Rx Product Suite assume that the current ATRx release is installed and working
correctly with no data corruption issues. It is important to move to the same
version of software. Verify the version by double clicking on the Attendance Rx
icon in the lower right corner near the time on the desktop. or Go to
www.support.acroprint.com and select Attendance Rx (ATRx) Product Suite to
check for the current release version. If necessary download and install the
current release on the ATRx Server PC and
all ATRx Client PC’s (if applicable).
Note: A support fee may be charged for migration assistance.
A) From XP/Svr2003 to: Vista, Win 7, Server 2008 or 2008 R2
1) Backup your ATRx data:
a. On the PC where the ATRx Server is located go to:
C:\Program Files\Acroprint\Attendance Rx and copy the following
folders to a CD/DVD, flash drive or other external storage device:
Data, TQTemplates, TQLogs (note: some earlier versions of ATRx may
not have a TQTemplates or TQLogs folder)
b. Locate and write down your ATRx software version, serial number and
install key from your old PC. You can find the info at:
i. Double click the Attendance Rx icon in the Sys Tray
or
ii. Log into the ATRx Administrator and click on HELP on the main menu,
then click on About Attendance Rx.
Save the version, s/n & Install Key info in a safe place where you can find
them if you ever need to re-install the software.
c. Uninstall ATRx from the ATRx Server PC using Add or Remove
Programs. Note: you must uninstall Attendance Rx from your old PC if
you intend to leave the PC on your network….you can only have one
ATRx Server on your network!
2) On the New PC:
a. Click on Start
b. Go to your Control Panel and click on Folder Options.
c. Click on Show Hidden Files & Folders and uncheck the box for
Hide extensions for known file types. Click Apply and Ok.
d. Go to C:\ProgramData\ and create a folder named: Acroprint
Make sure you type the folder name exactly !
e. Create a sub-folder in the Acroprint folder named Attendance Rx, again
making sure you type the folder name exactly (the space between
Attendance and Rx is deliberate and must be included).