Installing Simply Accounting Program on Windows Vista Help and Support
I was trying to install Simply Accounting Premium 2009 by Sage Software onto Windows Vista last week and couldn't get it to install properly. At the beginning of the setup process, it told me that Windows Vista or an anti-virus program was wanting to upgrade and that I should restart my computer.
It was basically having firewall problems and the firewall was not letting me install certain files.
I tried restarting it several times and it didn't work. I also updated Windows Vista, which took a few hours, and it still didn't work. Exasperated, I decided I'd downgrade to Windows XP. That's a long story that I won't share, but suffice it to say, Acer computers won't let you downgrade. I tried going online to find some Windows Vista help or Windows Vista support.
Anyways, what was the final solution? I just turned off my McAffee Antivirus program, which immediately solves the firewall problem, ran the installation of Simply Accounting Premium 2009 onto Windows Vista, then turned the McAffee program back on. It worked!!
I couldn't find anyone with the solution on the internet, so I thought I'd post it in case it could help someone out.
If you find someone on a Windows Vista help or Windows Vista support page or forum that has this problem feel free to share or send them this article. Also feel free to post a comment below to let me know if this worked for you or if you have any other problems with Simply Accounting products.
Sage is a great company but they charge for technical support and it could inhibit some from getting the technical support they need for this product.
