Install or reinstall Point of Sale on a single workstation

Version 3

There are two installation options you can use to install a single Point of Sale workstation. install reinstall installing, . The  Express install selects the installation location for you, while the Custom setup allows you to choose a  specific installation location. install reinstall installing, . Choose the option that best suits your needs.

Note: The Express install option is the best choice for most users.

Express install (installs to C:\Program Files\Intuit\QBPOS):

1. Insert the Point of Sale installation CD in your CD-ROM.
2. The installation should begin automatically. install reinstall installing, . If it does not:
   1. Click the Windows Start button and choose Run.
   2. Click Browse and select your CD-ROM from the Look in drop-down list.
   3. Double-click the file setup.exe.
   4. Click OK in the Run window.
3. The installation wizard will open. install reinstall installing, . Click Next.
4. Enter the Installation Key Code from the CD envelope, and then click Next.
5. Read the license agreement and select Yes to continue.
6. Select Express install, and then click Next.
7. Verify the installation information in the Start Copying Files window, and then click  Next to start installing Point of Sale.
8. Near the end of the process you will be asked if you want to create a desktop shortcut. install reinstall installing, . Click  Yes or No.
9. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
10. Restart your computer to ensure that all settings take effect.

Custom setup (installs to a location and program group you select):

1. Insert the Point of Sale installation CD in your CD-ROM.
2. The installation should begin automatically. install reinstall installing, . If it does not:
   1. Click the Windows Start button and choose Run.
   2. Click Browse and select your CD-ROM from the Look in drop-down list.
   3. Double-click the file setup.exe.
   4. Click OK in the Run window.
3. The installation wizard will open. install reinstall installing, . Click Next.
4. Enter the Installation Key Code from the CD envelope, and then click Next.
5. Read the license agreement and select Yes to continue.
6. Select Custom setup, and then click Next.
7. Click Browse to change the Destination Folder (installation location).
8. Navigate to the desired installation location through Directories (or you can type the  Path), click OK, and then click Next.
9. Select the program folder name from the list of existing folders, or enter a new name in the space  provided. install reinstall installing, . Click Next.
10. Verify the installation information in the Start Copying Files window, and then click  Next to start installing POS.
11. Near the end of the process you will be asked if you want to create a desktop shortcut. install reinstall installing, . Click  Yes or No.
12. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
13. Restart your computer to ensure that all settings take effect.

If this solution does not resolve the issue, you can read discussions and post messages and  questions relating to your issue on the Intuit QuickBooks Community site. install reinstall installing, . You can also  review other available QuickBooks Point of Sale  support options for additional guidance.

Version 4

To install Point of Sale as a single workstation:

1. Connect any hardware you will use on this computer.
2. Insert the Point of Sale installation CD in your CD-ROM. install reinstall installing, . If, at any time during the installation  process, you are prompted to open specific ports or allow Point of Sale access to ports, please do so.
3. The installation should begin automatically. install reinstall installing, . If it does not:
   1. Click the Windows Start button and choose Run.
   2. Click Browse and select your CD-ROM from the Look in drop-down list.
   3. Double-click the file setup.exe.
   4. Click OK in the Run window.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the program files to your computer:
   1. Enter the installation number from the CD holder.
   2. Read and accept the license agreement.
   3. Select SERVER as the Setup Type.
   
   Note: If you wish to specify the installation path and other setup options, select  CUSTOM as the Setup Type and then select SERVER in the Install Options window. install reinstall installing, . Accept the default installation folder  (recommended) or browse to an alternate location.
   
   
5. When the installation has finished, please restart your computer.

If this solution does not resolve the issue, you can read discussions and post messages and  questions relating to your issue on the Intuit QuickBooks Community site. install reinstall installing, . You can also  review other available QuickBooks Point of Sale  support options for additional guidance.

Version 5 and later

To install Point of Sale as a single workstation:

1. Insert the Point of Sale installation CD in your CD-ROM. install reinstall installing, . If, at any time during the installation  process, you are prompted to open specific ports or allow Point of Sale access to ports, please do so.
2. The installation should begin automatically. install reinstall installing, . If it does not:
   1. Click the Windows Start button and choose Run.
   2. Click Browse and select your CD-ROM from the Look in drop-down list.
   3. Double-click the file setup.exe.
   4. Click OK in the Run window.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the program files to your computer:
   1. Point of Sale requires that Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 be installed. install reinstall installing, . You will be  prompted to install this program if necessary. install reinstall installing, . When done, you may have to manually restart the Point of Sale installation from Step  2.
   2. Enter the license and product numbers from the CD holder or that you were given when you  purchased Point of Sale.
   3. Read and accept the license agreement.
   4. Select SERVER as the Setup Type.
      
      Note: If you wish to specify the installation path and other setup options, select  CUSTOM as the Setup Type and then select SERVER in the Install Options window. install reinstall installing, . Accept the default installation folder  (recommended) or browse to an alternate location.
      
      
4. When the installation has finished, please restart your computer.

Note: If you have purchased hardware to install to this workstation, do not launch Point of Sale at  this time.

If this solution does not resolve the issue, you can read discussions and post messages and  questions relating to your issue on the Intuit QuickBooks Community site. install reinstall installing, . You can also  review other available QuickBooks Point of Sale  support options for additional guidance.