This section covers the following topics:
Version 1.1 of the .Net Framework
Active-Sync Version 3.7.1 or greater
PDA running Pocket PC 2000 or greater
.Net Compact Framework (For Pocket PC 2000)
Minimum CPU required: IBM Compatible 200 MHz Pentium
Minimum screen resolution: Recommended 800x600 or higher
Minimum hard drive space required: 30 MB
Minimum memory required: 128 MB
Operating system versions: Windows 98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP
Small Business Accounting Version 1.0 or greater *
Note: Before installing Pocket Inventory, shut down all running programs. Make sure to have the device connected and Active-Sync running if you wish to install to the device as well.
If installing from a CD, insert the CD into your disk drive. Then from Add/Remove Programs, select Add from CD. If you are installing from a download, double-click the installation file (e.g. PocketInvSetup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
Follow the instructions on the Pocket Inventory Installation wizard. If installing to the device make sure to install Pocket Inventory to the default location on the device.
Double-Click the Pocket Inventory icon on the desktop to open Pocket Inventory for the first time. Go to the file menu and select "Setup" to choose the back-end you want to work with. For more information see the Pocket Inventory Welcome guide.
To install Pocket Inventory to multiple devices, or to install Pocket Inventor to the desktop only and then to a device at a later time follow these steps:
Install Pocket Inventory to the desktop by following the guidelines set above.
Connect the new device to the desktop via Active Sync.
Open Active-Sync and click the Tools menu. Select Add/Remove Programs and place a checkmark next to Pocket Inventory to install it on the connected device. Un-check the box to un-install Pocket Inventory. Make sure the "Install program into the default installation folder" checkbox is checked.
*Applies to Small Business Accounting users only