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To avoid Data loss and slow access to data files on Networks and Singe User System XP - Windows7 - Window8 - Windows10
Be sure User Access Control is Turned OFF - Click Start > Help and Support and type Turn Off User access Control in the search box for instuctions on how to turn it off. Windows7/8
Run the ISAM utilites program in Processing > File > File Utilities > ISAM Registry Settings. You have to be logged in as Administrator to change the settings. Do this for ALL Computers. Be Sure all setting say "OK, Will Not Change". Reboot Computers after Change,
Be sure the TGPFILES folder is put in the Exceptions List of your AntiVirus Program
Run MSCONFIG from the Run Box DO NOT use Google Updater. If you see Google Updater or anything having to do with Google Update in Processes or Services, DISABLE it IMMEDIATELY
ATI Catalyst Control Center (CCC.EXE) will definetly cause problems with Garage Partner To fix Click Start > Run > MSConfig and checking the Startup tab for a program called StartCCC.exe or Catalist Control Center and Uncheck the Startup Item Box. You will need to look around.
Google Chrome has been known to step on Garage Partner Memory space. It is recommended that you DO NOT use Google Chrome.
Be sure to Turn OFF write Caching. See more here Turn of Write Cache
Always run Garage Partner Programs as Administrator to avoid other permission problems. Change Shortcuts to reflect this. See Set Shortcut Permissions for more. Do this for ALL shortcuts Be sure to click the button - Change Settings for ALL users
Networked or Single User Computers, be sure set permissions for anyone using Garage Partner
Setting Permissions for Auto Updates: You may also have to set the permissions to Administrator on AutoNet.EXE located in your TGPFILES folder on each computer including the Server. Locate the AutoNet.EXE file. Highlight and Right Click on the AutoNet.EXE file and Select Properties from the List.
Click on the Compatibility TAB and Check the "Run as Administrator" Box. Then Click on the Change Setting for All Users Button.
Check the "Run This Program as an Administrator" Box Then Click Apply > Ok > Apply > Ok/
If your are using a Local Area Network to tie in your computers and someone has installed a Wireless network, take them out back and shoot them and install a wired network between your computers. Wireless is fine for home computing, but does not lend itself well to business computing. |