# Desktop TimeBiller Installation Readme

## Content

1. Minimum system requirements
2. Step by step instructions
3. Step by step instructions for Windows Vista
4. Are Windows 98, ME, or Windows NT supported?
5. Important notice to existing Pocket PC TimeBiller users
6. How to uninstall Desktop TimeBiller?

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## Minimum System Requirements

### Desktop PC

- Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4, Windows XP (Home or Professional) with SP2, or Windows Vista
- Administrative privilege required for installation
- Intel or AMD processor 500Mhz or faster
- 192 MB RAM or more (512 MB recommended)
- Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
- SQL Server Compact Edition (included in setup)
- Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 or later
- 98 MB of disk space
- Super VGA (800x600) 16-bit colour resolution or better
- Pointing device

### ActiveSync Provider Requirements

- Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 SE, Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC, or Windows Mobile 6 (Standard or Professional)
- Storage requirement: 60 KB

## Step By Step Instructions

1. Backup your data. Go to Tools->Backup->Create... to create a full backup. After backup is completed, type ctrl+q on the keyboard input panel to exit Pocket PC TimeBiller. Backup can also be created using Desktop TimeBiller. Select Tools->Backup->Create to create a backup file.
2. On Windows XP, it is recommended that you create a restore point. You can later restore this restore point to undo any system changes made with this installation.
3. Dock your Pocket PC and make sure ActiveSync has connected to it successfully.
4. Run Desktop TimeBiller setup program. Note the filename differences for different versions.
   - dTimeBillerFull.exe for full version
   - dTimeBillerFulls.exe for full version downloaded from our site
   - dTimeBillerDemo.exe for demo version
5. If some required components are not present, Setup will install them automatically.
6. Click Next to begin installation. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. If you plan to use a non-administrative account to run Desktop TimeBiller, please select Use another user ID and enter your desired Windows user ID on the database location selection page.
8. If your selection is not Desktop TimeBiller Only, the ActiveSync provider will be installed on both desktop and Pocket PC. Do not install ActiveSync provider on memory card. It will not work.
9. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
10. On Windows Vista, disconnect and connect the Pocket PC again to ensure smooth synchronization.

## Are Windows 98, ME, or Windows NT supported?

Unfortunately, Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, and Windows NT are not supported.

## Important Notice to Existing Pocket PC TimeBiller Users

Before you install the ActiveSync provider, please make a backup of your data using Tools->Backup->Create... in Pocket PC version of TimeBiller. After you installed Desktop TimeBiller and ActiveSync provider for the first time, please remove your Pocket PC from the dock. Once disconnected, dock your Pocket PC to begin synchronization. ActiveSync will automatically enable the provider to synchronize TimeBiller data. Depending on the volume of data, it may take a few minutes to complete synchronization.

## How to uninstall Desktop TimeBiller?

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Double click on Add/Remove Programs.
3. From the list of installed applications, select Desktop TimeBiller and click Change/Remove. This will also remove TimeBiller ActiveSync provider.
4. Follow the prompts to uninstall Desktop TimeBiller.
5. Repeat step 1 and 2, select Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition.
6. Click Remove.

## Create a restore point

1. Click Start menu and select Help and Support.
2. Locate System Restore and click on this link.
3. Click on Create a restore point and click Next.
4. Enter a description.
5. Click Create.
6. Click Close to exit.

## Restore a restore point

1. Click Start menu and select Help and Support.
2. Locate System Restore and click on this link.
3. Click Next.
4. Select the restore point created before installation.
5. Click Next.
6. Click Next to begin restore. It will prompt you to restart the computer.