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Installation FAQs - Continued

Why am I getting 'Not a valid path' error when running the update?
This error usually occurs if you have altered the drive during the update Wizard, e.g. from c:\IRIS payroll professional to f:\IRIS payroll professional.  To correct the problem put a '\'at the end of the path, e.g. f:\IRIS payroll professional\

 

My pin number has expired, what do I do?
Call your Support Centre to be issued with a new pin.

 

What is the Directory for Data?
The Directory for Data is the drive or subdirectory name where you wish to store the company and employee details. It is not necessarily the same location as the program details.

 

What are the different types of installation for IRIS Payroll Professional?

Full (Typical)

Use this option to install a standalone installation. You should perform this installation from at least one PC if you are running a networked version of the software. 

 

Workstation

Use this option to set-up a workstation after IRIS Payroll Professional has been installed on a network. You will be asked to enter the location where the IRIS Payroll Professional program files have been installed. 

 

Update

Use this option to update a standalone installation. You should perform this installation from at least one PC if you are running a networked version of the software. This option does not overwrite the existing Crystal Runtime files. 

 

Workstation Update

Use this option to set-up a workstation after IRIS Payroll Professional has been updated on a network. You will be asked to enter the location where the IRIS Payroll Professional program files have been installed. This option does not overwrite the existing Crystal Runtime files. 

 

Custom

You may choose the options you wish to install. Recommended for advanced users.

 

How do I find out what the program location is in IRIS Payroll Professional?

Go to the Help menu and select About IRIS Payroll Professional. Click the button More Details and you will see the program.

 

Which CD do I use for a new installation?
Always use the latest CD you have received. All the updates are full working versions of the Software. 

 

How do I add a new workstation on IRIS Payroll Professional? Find where you run IRIS Payroll Professional from by checking the path of the program in Help & About IRIS Payroll Professional.  Run a workstation install on the new machine pointing it to the above location.  < Back

 

 
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