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Program - Backup Copy

The licensing agreement allows you to make a full "storage" backup copy of the program after purchasing and entering your unlock code. The backup copy will have the same serial number as the original and will not need an unlock code. We strongly advise you to make such a backup copy, to be used for a "reinstall" in case of computer malfunction or other technical difficulties. A backup copy will also be used if you need to put our program onto a new computer.

We recommend frequent backups (with your records) to prevent loss of data.

We offer no support since each media device may vary in its operation.

What Not To Copy

How To Copy

"Read Only" or "Not Modifiable" Errors

Note: When copying the program to another computer, click here for instructions.

What Not To Copy

Do not copy the Installer file, sometimes found on your desktop after the installation is complete. (If you were to re-install the program, it would generate a new, different serial number, which would require a different unlock code. A fee would be required for this new code.) You should delete this installer file if it is present, to prevent accidental re-installation

Do not copy the shortcut located on the desktop. This is not the entire program, and will not be an effective backup.

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How To Copy

Do not copy the installer file or the shortcut to it.

To make a copy of the program (with its records), you will need a form of external media that is large enough to hold several megabytes of data, such as a CD-R, Zip disk or USB key drive. A floppy disk drive will not be sufficient.

You can follow these steps:

On the Existing Computer:

1. The Program(s) in question can be found in the "Torgo, Inc." folder.
   (Version 7.3 or later) . . . . Go to: My Computer (or Computer) > Local Disk (C:) > Torgo, Inc.
   (Version 7.2 or earlier) . . . Go to: My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Torgo, Inc.
2. Copy the entire "Torgo, Inc" Folder to your backup location or device (CD-R, Zip disk or USB key drive, etc). The easiest way to copy is to:
   • Insert a blank CD-R or Zip disc, or connect the USB key drive (follow the manufacturer's instructions for preparing to copy)
   • Right-click the "Torgo, Inc" Folder and
   • Choose "Send To" your backup location (CD-R etc).
   • Alternatively, if you also have a window open that shows your backup location, you can drag-and-drop the "Torgo, Inc" Folder into your backup location.

Note: When moving the program to a new computer, click here for instructions.

To Verify your Backup:

1. Eject the backup disk or disconnect the backup device.
   Note: Follow all manufacturer's disconnect instructions.
2. Insert the backup disk or connect the backup device to the same or a different computer.
3. Open the "My Computer" or "Computer" window.
   You should be able to find this item through your Start menu, or as an icon on your desktop.
4. Open (double-click) the backup disk or device.
   Locating the "Torgo, Inc." Folder on your backup disk or device verifies a successful backup.

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"Read Only" or "Not Modifiable" Errors

An important Windows warning:

When copying files from a CD onto a new computer, Windows will sometimes cause the copied files to become Read-only. If you get "Read Only" or "This field is Not Modifiable" messages from our program (after trying to start a program you have just copied onto a new machine from a CD), you do not have to make another CD. Instead, follow these steps:

On the new machine:

1. Exit out of the program.
2. Eject the backup CD, if it is still in the new computer.
3. Open the folder which has the same name as the program.
4. Look for a file named "Proj_Man".
   (Depending on your system settings, there may or may not be a 3 letter extension following "Proj_Man".)
5. Right click the "Proj_Man" file and choose Properties from the menu that pops up.
6. At the bottom of the Properties window, the Attributes check box for Read-only may be checked. If it is, uncheck it.
7. Repeat this process for all files in this folder with the same file type or 3 letter extension as the "Proj_Man" file.

NOTE: You cannot run the program from the backup disc.

If this does not solve the problem, check your system settings or see your systems administrator.

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We recommend frequent backups to prevent loss of records.

We offer no support since each media device may vary in its operation.

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