EZ-DepositSlip Backup, Restore and Copy Instructions - Single User

 General Installation Information

 The default EZ-DepositSlip installation path is: C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip. This folder contains about 20 files and two sub folders \backup and \sounds.

The executable file, often referred to as the engine or compile, is Deposit.exe.There are 3 databases for storing information in the application. The main database is DepositDB.mdb. This holds all of the information about your accounts, payers and payees, and the deposit transactions. The parms.mdb holds data about the application such as paths, user defined info and date of install. Finally the sec.mdb contains security information.

The backup folder can contain up to the last 10 copies of the main database (DepositDB.mdb) with each copy referencing the date of backup in the file name (i.e. DEPOSIT_BACKUP12212009.mdb). The backup function automatically backup your current data when you exit the program.

Copy from an old computer to a new computer (Windows XP, 2000)

1. Install EZ-DepositSlip to the new PC.  We recommend downloading and installing using the latest demo installation package http://www.ezdepositslip.com/cgi/dl2.cgi  see instructions on this page.
2. When prompted for your name and keycode enter it as provided from you jewel case or email notification.  Make sure that there were no errors during the installation.
3. After confirming your new EZ-DepositSlip installation on the new PC exit out of the application.
4. Copy the file DepositDB.mdb from the old PC to the new PC.
1. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\DepositDB.mdb to C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\ on the new PC.
2. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\sec.mdb to C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\ on the new PC.
3. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\parms.mdb to C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\ on the new PC.
4. You will be prompted with a warning that a file with the same name exists, do you wish to replace the old version with the new version. Select Yes.
5. Open the new PC installation normally and verify that your account and deposit information is intact. Maintenance-Deposits.
6. Exit the application by selecting from the File->Exit menu at the top of the application.  You can reenter the application.

Copy from an old computer to a new computer (Windows 7, Vista)

1. Install EZ-DepositSlip to the new PC.  We recommend downloading and installing using the latest demo installation package http://www.ezdepositslip.com/cgi/dl2.cgi  see instructions on this page.
2. When prompted for your name and keycode enter it as provided from you jewel case or email notification.  Make sure that there were no errors during the installation.
3. After confirming your new EZ-DepositSlip installation on the new PC exit out of the application.
4. Copy these files:
1. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\DepositDB.mdb to C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\ on the new PC.
2. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\sec.mdb to C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\ on the new PC.
3. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\parms.mdb to C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\ on the new PC.
4. You will be prompted with a warning that a file with the same name exists, do you wish to replace the old version with the new version. Select Yes.

5. With Windows 7 or Windows Vista you must also replace these same files to the virtual folder assigned to the username your logged in as. Copy these files:
1. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\DepositDB.mdb to C:\users\username\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\EZ-Depositslip\ DepositDB.mdb (where username is the login username) on the new PC.
2. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\sec.mdb to C:\users\username\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\EZ-Depositslip\sec.mdb (where username is the login username) on the new PC.
3. From old pc C:\Program Files\EZ-DepositSlip\parms.mdb to C:\users\username\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\EZ-Depositslip\parms.mdb on the new PC.
4. You will be prompted with a warning that a file with the same name exists, do you wish to replace the old version with the new version. Select Yes.

6. Open the new PC installation normally and verify that your account and deposit information is intact. Maintenance-Deposits.
7. Exit the application by selecting from the File->Exit menu at the top of the application.  You can reenter the application.

Restore from an old installation

If you are trying to restore or repair a corrupted main database (DepositDB.mdb) you will need to copy and rename the most current backup file in the \backup folder to the application folder.