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A single computer setup is when you have TAS BOOKS installed on just one computer.
 
Normally you would keep your TAS BOOKS data on the same computer – this provides the best performance in speed and reliability – but you can store your data on a network server if you prefer. If you want to have TAS BOOKS installed on more than one computer, then you will need a workgroup or network edition.

Pop your TAS BOOKS v8 upgrade CD into your CD drive.  Most computers will run the CD automatically and display the TAS BOOKS menu. (If your CD doesn't start automatically, then if your CD drive is the d: drive, run d:\setup.exe from your Windows start menu.)
 
Choose Install Products from the menu.

Choose Upgrade TAS BOOKS from the menu.
 
The screenshots we've shown here are all from TAS BOOKS 3 v8, but the process is the same whether you have TAS BOOKS 2 or TAS BOOKS 3.

The TAS BOOKS installation wizard appears.
 
Click Next to start installing the TAS BOOKS v8 upgrade.

The TAS Software Licence Agreement appears.
 
You must accept the terms of this licence before installing TAS BOOKS v8. A printed copy of the licence is included in your TAS BOOKS v8 Upgrade guide.
 
Click Next to continue

The Pervasive Licence Agreement appears.
 
The Pervasive Summit database engine is incorporated as part of TAS BOOKS v8. You must accept the terms of this licence before installing TAS BOOKS v8.
 
Click Next to continue.

The wizard will start installing your TAS BOOKS v8 upgrade. This may take some time.

After the wizard has upgraded your TAS BOOKS, you must restart your computer to ensure that all your system files are updated correctly.
 
Choose 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now' and click Finish.

After you have restarted your computer, double-click on the TAS BOOKS icon on your Windows desktop.
 
The Company Manager window appears.
 
You will need to activate TAS BOOKS v8 before you can start using the program.
 
Select File > Activation from the menubar.

The TAS BOOKS activation wizard appears.
 
In the User Options section, choose 'I want to use TAS BOOKS on this computer only'.
 
In the Data Location section, choose 'My data is stored on this computer'.
 
Click Next to continue.

If you're upgrading from TAS BOOKS v7, your serial number and company name will be shown here. If you're upgrading from an earlier version of TAS BOOKS, you should enter your serial number and company name.
 
Click Next to continue.

Enter your TAS BOOKS v8 activation code.
 
If you don't have the new activation code to hand, you can email support@tassoftware.ie to obtain it.
 
Click Next to continue.

The Activation Wizard will display the details of your TAS BOOKS licence.
 
If the activation is unsuccessful, check you have entered your activation code, serial number and company name correctly. If you still need help, contact TAS Support on 1890 946 881 
Click Finish to close the Activation Wizard.

The first time you use TAS BOOKS after installing v8, TAS BOOKS will need to upgrade your data files.
 
From the Company Manager windows, double-click your TAS BOOKS company.

The upgrade window appears.
 
Click OK to continue.

If you did not take a backup of your data before installing the TAS BOOKS v8 upgrade, you MUST do so now.
 
If you have already taken a backup, click OK to continue; otherwise click Cancel.

TAS BOOKS will upgrade your data files to version 8 format.
 
If your TAS BOOKS data files are large, this may take some time.

When the upgrade has completed, you are now ready to use TAS BOOKS.
 
Click Yes to log into TAS BOOKS as normal.
 
If you have a multi-company edition of TAS BOOKS, you will need to complete Step 3 for each of your TAS BOOKS companies.
 
Don't forget to check your Upgrade guide for more details on the exciting new features included in TAS BOOKS v8.