Microsoft Service Pack Installation Walkthrough:
If you want to build your own Strategic Plans it is essential that every computer is checked for the latest Microsoft Service Packs.

1. Please check for free Microsoft Windows Service Packs:

• Right click on Computer and choose Properties, this will show the Windows Operating System and Service Pack.
  • Here is an Win-XP Example Screen
• For Windows XP, Service Pack 2 is absolutely essential.
  • WinXP-SP2 is free but there is a CD media-only cost.
  • You can borrow or copy it either from a friend or a repair shop.
• For Windows 2000, Service Pack 4 is required. Download
• For Windows 2003, Service Pack 1 is required. Download

2. Check for free Microsoft Data Access Library Sevice Pack 2.8:

• Check or Install MDAC 2.8
• -> Choose [Download] and then [Run].
• -> This Screen Message shows that MDAC 2.8 is Already Installed

3. Check for free Microsoft Jet Database Engine Service Pack 8:

• If your windows version is Vista, or XP with SP2, or Windows 2008 then you already have the latest version installed.
• Download & Check for dbJet SP 8... Windows-XP (SP1) users   or   Windows-2000 users   or   Windows-2003 users
• -> Choose [Download] and then [Run].
• -> This Screen Message shows that dbJet Service Pack 8 is Already Installed
• Here is the dbJet Information Web Page

4. Install free Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (or higher) (normally provided free with Vista or XP-SP2):

• Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 Download from Here (recommended)
• Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 Download from Microsoft
• ...This "Maintenance Mode" Screen Message means Framework 2.0 is Already Installed

5. Install our free Strategy Map Balanced Scorecard Software:

• You can Download the latest version here
• The software should install automatically without problems
• Do NOT change the default Installation Folder.
  • It must be installed into the default location on C: Drive
  • This default Installation Folder will be the equivalent of "Program Files" but in your own language.
  • View English Language Install Screen -   Vista
  • View English Language Install Folder -    Vista
  • - If you need to upgrade to the Professional license later, we just email you a license file.
  • - The software detects the license file and switches into Pro or SQL modes.
• If you did not install the .Net Framework above, this will be installed automatically, but the install will appear to take much longer.

6. Install your License and Owner-Logo files - Professional or SQL Licenses:

• We email you these small files which will unlock the Personal Version restrictions.
• Just save or copy these files to a folder on your computers.
  • This would typically be your "My Documents" folder or perhaps a remote shared area.
• Start the software, login and go to the License Tab.
• If saved to My Documents or the Desktop simply ask the software to locate the file.
  • If elsewhere then use the browse button to locate the license file.
  • If you are using the OwnerLogo file then it will be found as well.
• Restart the Strategy Map software.

7. To run the Licensed Software in Concurrent-Multi-User mode: (Licensed Multi-User Mode Only)

• Locate a copy of the database files on a remote shared drive (example F:\StrategyMapData\)
• There are two database files StrategyMap.mdb and StrategyLog.mdb
• Change the Database Configuration to suit the remote file location.
  • The Configuration screen shows in the License Tab when the software is licensed.
  • If you make an error, the software will not find the database files.
  • You can also display and manually edit the database locations in the file...
  • C:\Program Files\AppliedPC\StrategyMapScorecard\StrategyMapConfig.xml
• It is possible to also locate the Executable files on a remote shared drive.
  • Please contact us if you need assistance here.
  • The remote share will need a full trust relationship.

8. If you want to work with files, you should enable Explorer Filename Extension display:

• Read our Windows XP Explorer Settings page
• or our Vista Explorer Settings page

9. Problems with Screen Settings:

• Please read our Screen problems PDF page
• If you are using a small Netbook style computer you may have problems viewing the entire screen, and we recommend that you connect it to an external screen.