I had a computer crash and reinstalled windows XP pro and all my software including Quickbooks 2003. It ran fine for about a month, and how it just "flashes" like it is going to start and then goes away completely. What can I do to get it back?
I tried running reboot.bat....no change
I tried running registry mechanic...did nothing
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This usually indicates that Windows is damaged. You can reinstall the software, then go to the program files folder, Intuit, Quickbooks 2008 and run the file called Reboot.
To use RDS to exchange information between Point of Sale and QuickBooks:
Print the RDS Guide to use as a reference while installing and configuring the RDS utilities. This guide includes screenshots of the process.
On the computer where QuickBooks and the QuickBooks data file resides, download the RDS Server Installer, saving it on your Windows desktop.
On the computer where Point of Sale is installed, download the RDS Client Installer, saving it on your Windows desktop.
Follow the instructions in the RDS Guide to install and configure the applications.
If it is a "new" computer, and Office 2003 and Adobe 7.0 Professional came "pre-installed" on your computer, then take everything back to where you bought the computer, and get them to assist you. If they are at all a "responsible" retailer, they will support the products that they have sold to you.
If you have your own copy of Office 2003, and you are trying to install it, then start Vista's "Program Compatibility Wizard", and select that you want to install an "XP" program, and select the CD-ROM as the "source" for the software that you want to install.
Vista will wrap an "envelope" around Office 2003, to emulate a Windows XP environment.
I think Intuit draws the support line at 3 years Even though you have probably registered your product, if there is any trouble with it and the new computer, you will be on your own. I think you would be putting yourself in unnecessary jeopardy to upgrade as you describe at this time. (Your business depends on your computer and software, to operate) You must also be aware of Vista troubles.
If you are in the market for a new computer, you may opt for the new Windows 7 OS and possibly upgrade your Quickbooks at the same time for maximum benefit.
If you have the Vista computer - you already have the Quickbooks, it costs nothing to give it a try. Presumably, you have a XP computer with Quickbooks on it now ... If the Vista - Quickbooks combo doesn't work out you could upgrade the Vista to Windows 7 ... you have nothing to loose in this senerio.
I hope I have provided a little insight for you to consider.
I had to reinstall Quickbooks 2008 on a Windows installation that never had it on there before (virtual machines are handy) and now it works again. I am staying far away from letting it upgrade to latest; that's how my troubles started. I also doubt I will ever shell out money for a more recent version; I upgraded from 2005 to 2008 and it took away the ability to do automatically do IRS 941 forms if you don't pay for monthly payroll services. There has to be better accounting software that doesn't leave users stranded at year-end.
QuickBooks Pro 2003 can run on Windows Vista. Right-click a shortcut to open Quickbooks (or qbw32.exe directly) and click on Properties. Select the Compatibility tab. Under Compatibility Mode, check the box and select Windows XP (Service Pack 2) from the list. Under privilege level, select "Run this program as an administrator." Select OK and everything will work.
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