Wiki source code of Moving Payroll to a New Computer
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1 | To move your payroll program to a new computer you will need the download for the program to install on the new computer. | ||
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3 | * Contact Customer Support at **701-746-6017** or by email at [[support@aatrix.com>>mailto:support@aatrix.com]] to have an email sent to you with a link to the download. | ||
4 | * Download the program on the new computer to be used for payroll. | ||
5 | ** On the download screen, drag the **Aatrix Top Pay/Ultimate/Paycheck **folder to the **Applications** folder to the left to install the program. | ||
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7 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/3414/2351/6850/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_01.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer." height="478" width="579"]] | ||
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11 | * On the current computer used for payroll, open the program to your company. | ||
12 | * Once open, go to the **"File" **menu and select** "Backup"** to create a backup of the company. | ||
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14 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/9914/3836/3237/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_02_NEW.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer." height="703" width="745"]] | ||
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17 | * Once the backup has finished, quit out of the payroll program and open your **Hard Drive.** | ||
18 | * Go into your **Documents** folder. | ||
19 | * Go into the **Payroll Backups **folder located there. | ||
20 | ** Inside you will find a folder with your company name on it. | ||
21 | In there, sorted by the month first then the day and finally by the year, **click on the folder with the most current date** once to highlight it. | ||
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23 | * With the folder that has the most current date highlighted, go to the **File** menu and select **"Compress", **or it could say, **"Create Archive Of"** depending on what OS you are running. | ||
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25 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/1214/2351/6856/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_03.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer." height="202" width="678"]] | ||
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28 | * This will create an **Archive.zip **file and will be located either at the top or the bottom of the dated folders. | ||
29 | ** Using a flash drive, ethernet cord, or over a network, transfer the **Archive.zip** file to the desktop of the new computer to be used for payroll, then double click on it to place the dated folder on the desktop. | ||
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31 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/9014/2351/6858/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_04.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer." height="276" width="679"]] | ||
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34 | * Now that you have the current backup on the desktop of the new computer for payroll, open the payroll program. At the **Company Selection**, window click on **"Restore from Backup".** | ||
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36 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/8814/2351/6860/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_05.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer." height="308" width="471"]] | ||
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38 | **~ ** | ||
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40 | * Enter the **Company Name** that will display in the** Company Selection** Window. | ||
41 | ** Note that you are** limited to 22 characters **including spaces and punctuation for the name. | ||
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43 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/9614/2351/6863/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_06.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer." height="297" width="466"]] | ||
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45 | **~ ** | ||
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47 | * In the **Restore Payroll Files **window, from the **Backup Sources **dropdown menu, choose **"Restore from Other".** | ||
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49 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/8614/2351/6865/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_07.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer." height="479" width="608"]] | ||
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51 | **~ ** | ||
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53 | * In the window that opens, navigate to your desktop. | ||
54 | * Select the dated folder you placed there. | ||
55 | * Select the backup file inside the folder and click** "Open"**. | ||
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57 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/8714/2351/6867/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_08.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer." height="339" width="679"]] | ||
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60 | * You will be brought back to the **Restore Payroll Files **window. | ||
61 | * Click on the** "Mark All" **button across the bottom middle of the window to select all files listed. | ||
62 | * Click** "Restore" **to have your company information restored into the program. | ||
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64 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/files/4414/2351/6869/Moving_Payroll_to_New_Computer_09.png||alt="Read on what to do when moving your payroll program and database backup to a new computer."]] | ||
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68 | == Related Pages: == | ||
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70 | === [[Multiple User / Server Installation>>doc:Mac.Installing Updating .Installing.Multiple User Server Installation.WebHome]] === | ||
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72 | FAQ: Can the program be installed on a server or have multiple users that access the same database? | ||
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75 | === [[Initial Installation and Opening the Payroll Program>>doc:Mac.Installing Updating .Installing.Initial Installation and Opening the Payroll Program.WebHome]] === | ||
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77 | Learn how to install and run Aatrix Top Pay / Ultimate / Paycheck on your Mac. | ||
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80 | === [[Installing Upgrades; Reinstalling the Program>>doc:Mac.Installing Updating .Installing.Installing Upgrades; Reinstalling the Program.WebHome]] === | ||
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82 | Read on how to upgrade to newer versions / re-install our software. | ||
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85 | === [[Steps for Starting a "New Company">>doc:Mac.Installing Updating .Installing.Steps for Starting a "New Company".WebHome]] === | ||
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87 | Learn how to get started with the program by setting up a "New Company". |