Installing
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Vista users please read this FAQ before installing: http://www.oncenter.com/support/faq/WebHelp/Installation/Vista_Installation_Error.htm
On Center Software recommends that if you have bids due that you wait to install any upgrade until you have sufficient time. It is also a good idea to make an archival backup of your database files before installing any upgrade.
Note: Your data files will not be affected until they are accessed in this version of Quick Bid. Once accessed in 4.8, your databases will be upgraded to the new format and will no longer be accessible in previous versions. Users accessing a SHARED database must upgrade at the same time in order to retain access to the database. If you are sharing a database, it is best to contact your IT Department so they can coordinate the installation.
You must have Administrator priviliges on the machine on which you are installing Quick Bid to complete the installation process.
NEW Installation of Quick Bid 4.8 (no previous version)
Step 1 - Double click the QB480xSetup.exe file to begin the installation wizard
Step 2 - Follow the instructions within the Installation Wizard to install the application
Step 3 – Download and install the Security Device Driver - http://www.oncenter.com/support/sentinel.html
Step 4 – Open the application and click FILE>Check Authorization
Step 5 – Enter your Client ID and click REAUTHORIZE
You should see est in the bottom right corner of your application – this indicates you are fully authorized and ready to use the application.
Upgrading from Quick Bid 4.5 and newer
VERIFY that you are eligible for the upgrade BEFORE installing Quick Bid 4.8. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for the upgrade, contact your Account Manager 866.627.6246.
Step 1 - Double click the QB480xSetup.exe file to begin the installation wizard
Step 2 - Follow the instructions within the Installation Wizard to install the application (this installer will first uninstall your current version, then install 4.8. Your DATA will not be modified during the installation process).
Step 3 – Open the application, you will be prompted to upgrade all open databases, choose Yes (if you are 100 % sure you are eligible for this upgrade AND all other users in a shared environment are ready to upgrade).
Step 4 - Click FILE>Check Authorization
Step 5 – Verify your Client ID and click REAUTHORIZE
You should see est in the bottom right corner of your application – this indicates you are fully authorized and ready to use the application.
Upgrading from Quick Bid 4.4 and older
- 1.) Upgrade to Quick Bid 4.6.1 http://www.oncenter.com/downloads/qb461_download.asp Follow the downloading instructions above and then double click to install Quick Bid 4.6.1
- 2.) Open ALL databases you are going to access in Quick Bid 4.8 in Quick Bid 4.6.1 to upgrade them to the 4.6 version.
Once you have upgraded all of your accessible databases to the 4.6.1 version, you can follow the instructions above for upgrading Quick Bid 4.6 to Quick Bid 4.8.
Uninstalling
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To uninstall Quick Bid 4.8, open the Windows Control Panel
Located Add/Remove Programs
Select Quick Bid 4 from the list
Choose "Remove" from the options list
NOTE: uninstalling Quick Bid does not affect your data files. Any database opened in 4.8 will no longer be accessible in previous versions.
FAQ
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Q. I receive the following an error message indicating the "ENGINE" is not installed. What do I do?
A. Download the newest MSI Engine here MSI3 and follow Microsoft's instructions for installation.
Q. After installation, all my databases appear to be in Read Only mode.
A. You more than likely need to re-authorize your application. Click FILE>Check Authorization, then click "Reauthorize". If you are using a Floating License, you will need to contact your System Administrator to ensure the OCS License Manager server is reauthorized before attempting to use Quick Bid 4.8.
Q. How to I get to the Training Videos and the User Guide?
A. Click START>Programs>On Center Software>Quick Bid 4
