Instructions for users of The Groomer's Write Hand version 3.4 upgrading to Windows Vista.

 

The Groomer's Write Hand works with a separate GWH data backup program. Both programs must be installed in to the same folder for the backup program to work. The makers of Windows Vista have seen fit to force data files to be diverted to a  special place called a "Compatibly Folder". This folder is unique to each Vista user account. Therefore each user would  access a separate set of data files. This is not good. Trust me.

While this version of The Groomer's Write Hand works fine with Vista, the GWH data backup program will not, without this procedure. 

  1. Using Windows Explorer navigate to the folder containing The Groomer's Write Hand. (C:\Program_Files\The_Groomer's_Write_Hand).
  2.  When you get to this folder you will see a link in the menu bar named "Compatibly Files". Click it.
  3. You should see at least these four files, GROOM3P.MDB, GROOM3.MDB, GROOM.DAT, and ALTBREED.GWH. If you do not see all four of these files you may need to "Show Hidden" files.
  4. Now you need to "Copy Files". Copy ALL files in this folder and paste them to a separate folder or USB thumb drive for safe keeping.
  5. Now you need to uninstall The Groomer's Write Hand using the "Programs and Features" icon in the Control Panel.
  6. Next, using The Groomer's Write Hand install CD, reinstall the program but DO NOT let the installer put the program in the default folder (C:\Program Files\The Groomer's Write Hand).
  7. Make sure that you use (C:\Users\Public\The Groomer's Write Hand) as the path. It is critical that you use this path.
  8. Now reinstall the GWH data backup program from the CD. You must install to the same folder as The Groomer's Write Hand (step 7).
  9. Open the folder that you copied your files to in step 4. Copy ALL data files to the new The Groomer's Write Hand folder.
  10. Start The Groomer's Write Hand and make a backup using the GWH data backup program.

 

Note: These instructions are NOT for versions 3.03.00xx or lower. These lower versions are not compatible with Windows Vista.

 

All version of The Groomer's Write Hand are covered under our legal disclaimer. We are not responsible for any data loss for any reason.