Executive 07 on Windows 7

The 07 Version of Executive uses the C:/Program Files/Executive folder, which is different in Windows 7 than in XP due to virtualization in Windows 7. Also, if it is Windows 7 64 bit instead of 32 bit, the Store Setup Report Path and desktop shortcut will need to have (x86) added to the path after Program Files (as in C:/Program Files (x86)/...)

You should be able to run it on Windows 7 by moving the MDB files from C:/Program Files/Executive to C:/Executive and relinking them. Here are the revised installation instructions for installing Executive 07 on a Windows 7 workstation.

If you are using the 08 Version of Executive, or are running Windows XP, please see Adding Workstations for installation instructions.

On the Existing Workstation

• Navigate to the local C:/ folder (C:/Program Files/ for the 2007 Version).
• Find the Executive folder. Right Click and Copy it.
• Navigate to your shared folder in My Computer (generally the X:\ drive).
• Right click and create a New Folder, and name it todays date (so it's easy to find later on).
• Open the new folder, and Right Click and Paste. The Executive folder should copy itself over.
• From the Desktop, Right Click and Copy the Executive Shortcut. Paste it into the today's date folder as well.
• Open My Computer and make note of your shared drive's details.
  • For Example, if it says Executive on Server1 (X:\), the shared folder's name is Executive, the server's name is Server1, and the drive is mapped as X:
  • Write this information down, as you will need it for mapping the shared drive on the new workstation.

On the New Workstation

Mapping the Shared Drive

• Right Click on _My Computer_ and choose _Map Network Drive_
• Choose the same drive letter that the old workstation used.
• You can either browse for the correct server and shared folder, or you can enter it manually.
  • To enter it manually, type: \\SERVERNAME\SHAREDFOLDER using the mapping information from the old workstation.
  • For Example, if the old workstation said Executive on Server1 (X:\), you would type \\Server1\Executive

Copying the Executive Folder

• Once the shared drive is mapped, it generally opens in a new window (you can manually open it from My Computer otherwise)
• Find the today's date folder, and open it.
• Right Click on the Executive Shortcut file and copy it. Paste it to the Desktop. Return to the today's date folder.
• Right Click on the Executive folder and Copy it.
• Navigate to the local C:/ folder (C:/Program Files/ for the 2007 Version).
• Right Click and Paste. This should create a new Executive Folder.

Extra Steps for Executive07 on Windows7

• Open C:/ and create a new folder as C:/Executive
• Open C:/Program Files/Executive and copy Executive.mdb, ExecutiveSetup.mdb, ExecutivePrinterSetup.mdb, ExecutiveReports.mdb
• Open C:/Executive and paste these files here.
• Right click on the desktop shortcut, click Properties, and change the target path to C:/Executive/Executive.mdb instead of C:/Program Files/Executive/Executive.mdb. (adding x86 to path if running Windows 7 64bit)

Installing Access Runtime

• Click File:2003Runtime.exe to download the Access Runtime installer. Save it to your Desktop.
• When it is finished downloading, Double Click the file and choose Install. This will create a new 2003Runtime folder on the Desktop.
• Open the new 2003Runtime folder.
• Double click ACCESSRT.MSI (it will look like this: )
• Follow the Access Installer Wizard, until it is finished.

Linking Data Paths for Executive07 on Windows 7

• Run Executive, and go to Maintenance->System->Link Data
• Remove Program Files from the paths of ExecutiveSetup.mdb, ExecutiveReports.mdb, and ExecutivePrinterSetup.mdb and press ok to relink.
• Go to Maintenance->System->Store Setup and change the Reports Path to C:/Executive/Executive.mdb instead of C:/Program Files/Executive/Executive.mdb. (adding x86 to path if running Windows 7 64bit).
• Open up reports, and go to Maintenance->Link Data and remove Program Files from the path of ExecutiveSetup.mdb and press ok to relink.

Testing Executive

• Now that everything is set up, double click on the Executive Shortcut from the Desktop to launch Executive.
  • The first time you launch the program, you will need to click Yes when prompted to 'Block Unsafe Expressions'. This is only required on the first startup.
  • If using 64 bit Windows, the shortcut path and Reports Startup path will need to be updated to include (x86) in the Program Files section for MS Access. See Opening Reports for details on the required path for various versions.
• If Executive loads without any error messages, try finding a Sale to make sure the data is being found.
• Printers must be installed, and Printer Setup will need to be completed unless everything is the exact same as the old workstation's printers.
• If Microsoft Office isn't installed, Graphic Filters might need to be installed before being able to view images. See Graphic Filters for help installing these using the File:Grphflt.exe installer.
• Download File:MemCpy.dll from Downloads and place it in your C:/Windows/System32 folder (this enables file browsing, such as for images).