How Total Access Startup Simplifies Access

• Total Access Startup always launches the correct version of Access with your database regardless of how many versions of Access are installed or what Windows considers the default for MDB files. Many environments require multiple versions of Access because the cost of converting old Access databases to the latest version of Access is unnecessary. With Total Access Startup, you can maintain your investment while easily supporting new Access versions. It knows how to find the correct version of Access even if it’s installed in a different directory on every machine.
• If the user doesn’t have the right version of Access installed on their machine, Total Access Startup displays a customized message showing the error along with your contact information. This gracefully handles the problem and prevents the user from inadvertently converting the database because the wrong version of Access is started.
• If your users are running your application for the first time, Total Access Startup installs the database for them. If there are other files required, you can also launch a batch file or setup program.
• When you update your database, your user’s local copy is automatically updated the next time they launch it. You can also launch a batch file or setup program if additional files need to be installed (different from what you run for the initial installation).

Everything is centrally stored so you can deploy your database consistently across all your users and easily manage it over time.

How Total Access Startup Works

Administrator Program -- lets you specify the Access version and database you want your users to use.

A Wizard lets you specify how your Access database is started and managed. You can specify:

• The Access version to run (e.g. Access 95, 97, 2000, 2002/XP, or 2003) including runtime versions.
• The database to run and the startup macro (if any).
• The location of the “master” database on the network.
• The location of the “local” database installed on the user’s machine (if desired).
• The name of the field in the database that identifies its version (ensures that the local database is always in sync with the master).
• The setup program or batch file to run when the database is created on the local machine (useful the first time the launches the application).
• The program or batch file to run when the local copy is updated (in case you need to install other files, such as ActiveX controls).
• Your contact information if your user can’t start the program.

When you complete the Wizard, Total Access Startup creates a small INI file and shortcut link in the network location you specify. The INI file includes your specifications, and the shortcut launches your database using these specifications.

Startup Program -- A small executable (TAStart.exe) that that launches your database with the specifications selected in the Administrative program.

The shortcut, INI file, and Launcher reside on your network for your users to use. This Startup program has no dependencies and does not require your users to have anything installed on their machine other than a copy of Access.

Cost Effective, Powerful Solution
One copy of Total Access Startup supports an unlimited number of databases and users across your entire network. Simply create a separate INI file for each database you deploy. Easily support local copies on each user's machine for optimal performance, and manage it centrally.

Non-Network Use of Total Access Startup
Total Access Startup is also useful if you are not on a network and want to ensure your user always runs the correct version of Access with your database even if they install new versions of Access in the future. This is ideal for laptop computer users and distributed applications. Volume pricing options available.

Enterprise Ready
Total Access Startup was independently tested by VeriTest and awarded the "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98" logo from Microsoft. Total Access Startup is the first application designed exclusively for Access to receive this award.

With VeriTest's rigorous testing and verification, you can be assured that Total Access Startup supports the challenging environment of your enterprise to ensure your Access applications and versions are deployed correctly every time!

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