Operating Systems

Operating Systems

ExpressMaintenance will run under Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP and 2003. However, certain requirements exist as outlined below. We recommend that you use Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional.

Important Requirements

·	Windows 95 - you must have revision B.

·	Windows 98 - you must have 2nd edition.

·	Windows NT - you must have at least service pack 4.

·	Windows 2000 - no special requirements.

·	Windows XP Professional Edition - no special requirements.

·	Windows XP Home edition, you must install the Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) available from our website - click here for downloads page.

·	Windows 2003 - you must use the newer version MSDE 2000 or SQL 2000 database engine, with service pack 3.

·	Windows ME - Cannot install the MSDE database engine but can run the client program.

·	Novell Netware - See heading below.

ExpressMaintenance will run under Citrix Software and Terminal Services as we have many clients using the software in those environments.

To see what version of Windows you are running, click on the Windows Start Button / Control Panel / System. The General tab should display the version of windows and any services packs or revisions.

To see what version of Windows you are running, click on the Windows Start Button / Control Panel / System. The General tab should display the version of windows and any services packs or revisions. The OpenGL screen savers have a terrible effect on server performance. When selecting a Windows screen saver for a server computer, we advise that you not install any screen savers. We recommend that you only use the "Blank Screen" screen saver or no screen saver at all. Screen savers consume memory and system resources.

If installing 2000 Server you will be prompted for the server setup, select Stand Alone Server. It is important that you do not make the system a Primary Domain Controller. Installing Windows 2000 Server as a Primary Domain Controller will decrease SQL Server performance. You will not have this option when installing 2000 Professional.

If installing Windows NT (not Windows2000 which is built on NT technology), you must install at least Service Pack 4 in order for Microsoft SQL Server to work properly.

Novell Netware Server
ExpressMaintenance will run fine on a Novell network and we have many customers using it in a Novell environment. However, you must install the database engine and application on a Windows based computer within the network. You cannot install directly on the Novell server. You will need to install the database engine on a Windows based computer but it does not have to be a dedicated server. Workstations are setup normally.

For the most current information, check the Technical Bulletins (FAQ) at our web site at: http://www.expresstechnology.com/TechBulletins/BulletinIndex.htm.