WinRest™ Online User Manual
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Many people have computers that come installed with WinRest™ so they may never have to install it. However, you may need to install WinRest™ if :
* You've replaced your hard disk drive with a new hard disk drive that does not have WinRest™ installed
* You are reinstalling WinRest™ on a computer because you want to clean off your hard drive
* You've purchased a point of sale system without WinRest™
* You are adding another point of sale station
Before you begin the installation process, use this pre-installation checklist:
* You have installed an activated your version of Windows XP®, Windows 7®, etc.* You have access to your WinRest™ .lic file, or your WinRest™ license code
* Your computer hardware is set up
* You have removed removed any and all Microsoft Frameworks
* You have installed Microsoft Frameworks® 3.5
* You have installed Firebird® SQL 2.0 on the Server (System hosting the database)
Installing WinRest™ for the first time
Installing WinRest™ is quick and easy and the process takes as little as 10 minutes. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started with WinRest™ right away.
1. Download WinRest
installer to
your computer.
Activating WinRest™ via the Internet
2. Run the "setup.exe"
file within the installer package.
3.
Once installed, run the "WinRest.exe"
desktop shortcut.
4. When prompted to
connect to database, press "create."
Installing WinRest™
on Windows 7®, 8 Pro®, 8.1Pro®, 10 Pro®
1. Download WinRest
installer to
your computer.
2. Run the "setup.exe"
file within the installer package.
3.
Once installed, access the desktop shortcut
icon properties.
4. On the compatibility
tab and select select Windows XP SP3.
5.
Also, select disbale visual themes, desktop
composition
6. Also, select run this
program as an administrator
7. Run
WinRest.exe and when prompted to connect to
database, press "create."
or watch
this video
Upgrading to the
latest version of WinRest™
1.
IMPORTANT* Backup your original WinRest™
program file directory.
2. Download the
latest WinRest™
installer to
your computer.
3. Run the "setup.exe"
file within the installer package.
4.
Once installed, run the "WinRest.exe"
desktop shortcut.
5. When prompted to
connect to database, press "create."
6. Copy your database file from the original
WinRest database folder.
7. Paste your
original database file into the new database
folder.
8. Run WinRest™.
License and Activation
1. Access the Options
Screen from within
WinRest™.
2. Go to the System Settings
utility.
3. In the bottom left corner,
press the License Button.
4. Enter in your
license code and press 'update'.
Activating WinRest™ with your license file
1. Access and download your "License.lic"
file from
www.winrestsoftware.com
2. Go to the WinRest™ program file directory.
3.
Overwrite/replace the "License.lic"
in the folder.
4.
Start WinRest™.
Post Installation
After installing WinRest™ and creating a new
database, one will have to add devices, create
menu groups, items, modifiers, create/edit the room
layouts and buttons using the built in utilities
like Global Settings, the Button Library and
Room Settings utilities. Explore the User Manual
to learn how to utilize each feature that will
be needed.
For more information, please refer to
the
user manual.
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Need more help?
Help from your authorized WinRest™ reseller
If you require more help with installing,
upgrading, or activating your copy of
WinRest™, please contact your WinRest™
Authorized reseller today.
Help from
a WinRest™ Expert Advisor
If you do not have a
authorized reseller, contact us today to
find out how to get started.
System Requirements
Supported operating systems
Windows POS Ready
2009
Windows XP SP2
and above
Windows 7 SP1 (x86
and x64)
Windows 8.1 (x86
and x64)
Windows 10 (x86
and x64)
Supported architectures
32-bit (x86)
64-bit (x64)
Hardware requirements
1 GHz or faster processor
1 GB of RAM (1.5 Ghz if running on a virtual machine)
1 GB of available hard disk space
600 MB of available hard disk space (language pack)
5400 RPM hard drive
DirectX 9-capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution.
Magnetic Card Reader
(Optional)
Barcode Scanner
(Optional)
Scale
(Optional)
Pin
Pad for accepting payments with WinAuthorize™
(Optional)
Software requirements
Microsoft .NET Frameworks
3.5
Firebird SQL 2.5
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