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5.   Where can I find my computers IP address?

6.   Does upgrading fix my file?

7.   What file format does Simply Accounting have this year?

8.   How do I share my files on a network?

9.   Why did Simply Accounting change databases?

10.   Why when I try to open my Simply Accounting I get “Some files are read-only”?

Simply Accounting Enterprise

a.   Serialized Inventory
b.   Role-based security settings (Advanced)
c.   You can have up to 10 users working at the same time

2.   This is because the sample company is stored on the local machine and is in a folder that everyone has permission to access. To open your company make sure that each machine including the server has a full typical install and that the below are allowed through the firewall: SimplyAccounting_upgradejet.exe and SimplyAccounting_conv150.exe

3.   If you are unsure which firewall program you are using, you should be able to determine this using one of the methods.

a.   Download and run our Security Application Scanner from the Knowledge Base Answer ID: 21514 Attachment area.

b.   Move your mouse pointer over each tray icon to display a tool-tip with the name of that application.  Look for Internet security or firewall software.

c.   Click Start, All Programs then look through your program list for Internet security or firewall software.

d.   Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and select Add or Remove Programs.  Look for Internet security or firewall software.

4.   You may need to manually start the service. This can be done by clicking on Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools then Services. Scroll down to Simply Accounting Database Connection Manager and double-click, then select Start.

5.   There are two methods.

Method #1

a.   Open the Windows Control Panel by clicking (Start, Settings, Control Panel or Start, Control Panel). Select Network Connections, Local Area Connection then select the Support tab and click the Details button.

b.   Click Start, Run, and type cmd and click OK. The DOS console appears. Type ipconfig /all.

6.   No you will have to fix your data before upgrading. Click Maintenance, Check Data Integrity. If balances are uneven then you will need to unlink the account and post to lower or higher the amount. If the database it’s self is damaged then you would need to get it repaired first.

7.   .SAI which is the data file of the MySql structure. .SAJ is the index folder that contains all the information entered into your “set of books”. .CAB is a compressed file that stores the .SAI and .SAJ so that you can safely transfer your “set of books” or preserve them. CAB is also the format the Accountant’s Copy is saved as.

8.   Create a new folder under the root directory C:\, share this folder to the network, and allow other users to modify the contents of it. Open your Simply Accounting by Sage data file, Go to the File menu on the main window and click on Save As Find the new folder under My Computer then C:\,  change the file name and click Save

Note: If you using Windows XP with Vista make sure the data is on the Windows XP machine.

9.   Addresses data problems with Windows and other security program updates that may occur when Simply Accounting is running. Better handles greater numbers of concurrent users accessing a company file without impacting performance.

10.   Your files are stored in a folder that does not have full permission to access. To fix this store your data in a folder directly under the root of C:\ or make sure the user that is logged in has full rights.