Installation Instructions

Software Updates: Installation Instructions


	1. If you have not done so, create a user login by selecting to "Register". This process will allow you to get the "Installation Secure Registration Code" you will need during the update/upgrade process by selecting " Activation (Installation Secure Registration Code)" on the page above.

	2. Locate where DentalWriter is loaded on your computer by pressing the "Start" button, then select "Search", Select "Files or Folders", Select "All files and folders", Enter "dw.exe" on the name of the file to search for. Press Search and wait for the search to complete. Make a note of the location of the "DentalWriter" Folder.... OR Right click on the DentalWriter ICON, select the "Properties". Make a note of the "Target Location".

	3. Create a backup of DentalWriter. Start DentalWriter, click File Menu from the top toolbar. Select Backup Datafiles. Run backup.

	4. Insert Dental Writer Update CD in the CD drive. If running on a network, make sure you update the "Server". If you have downloaded the software make sure you are in the "Server", then double click the downloaded icon.

	5. During the installation process, the system will ask you to select the folder to install DentalWriter. Enter the location from Step 2 above and follow the on screen instructions.

	6. Start DentalWriter. The program will ask you for your Activation Key (found in your original welcome document), enter the activation key. The program will then ask for the Secure Code. The secure code can be found by selecting "Activation (Installation Secure Registration Code" from the screen menu on this page. Make a note of the code and enter on this step.

	7. To print or view the DentalWriter documentation manual, go into DentalWriter, click on "Manuals" on the top toolbar. Click on DentalWriter Manual. It will display a PDF of the manual which can be printed to your local printer.

	8. To Install the Crosscode CD update. Follow the step 2 above to locate the location of the Crosscode software. Make a note of the location.

	9. Insert the Crosscode Update CD in the CD drive on the computer that contains the Crosscode installation as found in Step 8. Start the install. The system will ask you to select the folder to install Crosscode. Click on the Change Folder option, enter the Crosscode location as found in Step 8. Continue with the installation process.