LodgeDat

... how to get started  

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How to Get Started - Step by Step

The simple way ...

  • Check that you have installed the .NET framework before you start (see below for more details)
  • Download the program
  • Run the main setup
  • Apply the update, if any, supplied with the installation files
  • Enter your preferences the first time you run the program and restart it
  • Choose to open the program when prompted by the MS security warning - To eliminate the warnings, see here
  • Register the program when prompted

If you want the details ... You can download a fully detailed description in PDF format from here

If you have already installed the .NET framework and all Windows updates and want to view the Microsoft Security Warning every time LodgeDat starts, you can stop reading now ...

Before You Start

Ensure ...

  • that you have downloaded and installed all Windows updates
  • that you have a fully functioning email account.
  • To take advantage of much of the automation, you will also need Microsoft Office 2000 or later.

.NET Framework

If necessary, install the Microsoft .NET Framework    How?

Jet 4.0 SP8

If necessary, download and install Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8   How?

Install LodgeDat

How?

Eliminate Security Warnings

How?