When you first run LodgeDat ...

• If you already have MS Access, and have already enabled 'Sandbox Mode', you will be unable to run LodgeDat until you have recorded LodgeDat's Digital Certificate as described later.
• A security warning will (may) appear. This is not a function of LodgeDat; it's part of Microsoft Access. No-one would want their PC hi-jacked, so Access checks to see if you want to run the program. This warning can be disabled later once LodgeDat has been installed.
• At this stage, choose 'No' - you do not want to block unsafe expressions.
• A further security warning will appear telling you about Microsoft Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8. You can eliminate the warning for the future by doing the following steps.
• Choose 'Yes' - you want to open the file.

• You will receive a third security warning. This time, you will be told that the program has been digitally signed.
• To record the digital signature for later use, choose the 'Details' button. If you do not install the certificate, you will continue to receive Microsoft's security warnings.

• Select 'View Certificate' from the next dialog.

• Select 'Install Certificate' from the next dialog and follow the Certificate Import Wizard that appears, choosing the default settings at each stage.
• Yet another security warning will appear; select 'Yes' - you want to install the certificate.
• Exit from the certificate dialog by clicking 'OK' twice.
• Select 'Open' from the remaining security dialog.
• LodgeDat will now start, and you will be asked to add some settings to be used by LodgeDat. Do not skip this stage; you will be able to change them later, but it will be useful if you do them now.

• 
  - Your email address
  - The lodge you want to be used as your default - the one you want to open automatically
  (If your Lodge is not on the pre-supplied list, you will need to enter the details later - when the LodgeDat installation is complete - before you can set it as the default.)
  - If you have a preference, select the mapping system you prefer
  - Set the size of labels you usually use
  - Select your version of Office
  - Select Outlook or Outlook Express as your preferred email program
  (You can set a different program later)
  - Select your version of Windows
• When you have completed your selections, click 'Finish'.
• Start LodgeDat again ...

When you next run LodgeDat ...

• A security warning will appear. (See above.)
• This time, choose 'Yes' - you want to block unsafe expressions.
• You will be prompted to restart LodgeDat.
• Start LodgeDat again ...
• You will receive another security warning. Again, you will be told that the program has been digitally signed.
• Tick the box labeled 'Always trust files from this publisher ...'
• Select 'Open'.

• You will be reminded to register your copy of LodgeDat.
• This message will continue to appear until your copy is registered.
• Click 'OK'.
• The Main Menu will appear.
• If you have completed all the security stages correctly, you will not be bothered with security warnings again, but your PC will be safe.