MULTI-USER VERSION

This CD-ROM contains W2 Pro™ 9.0 Multi-User software.

You will install using your unique Multi-User Activation Code found on your paid invoice.

Note: Your code must begin with F233…for the multi-user install.

This CD-ROM also includes the following:

· W2 Pro™ 9.0 Help Manual (MS Word Format) – also available within the software via the <F1> key.

· 1999 IRS Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3 (PDF Format)*.

*Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this publication. Download Acrobat Reader for FREE at

TO BEGIN MULTI-USER INSTALLATION:

  1. Decide where the shared W2 Pro data files will be located. Make sure the drive the data resides on is a mapped (eg.F:\) Windows or Novell drive that all subsequent workstations may access. If you wish you may create this directory prior to installation of the software. Each installation will refer to this directory via the "Database Path Name".
  2. Close all programs. We also recommend disabling any virus checkers.
  3. Insert CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive (or Disk 1 into floppy drive).
  4. In Windows 95/98/NT* click the Start button (located in the lower left corner of the desktop) and Run.
  5. Browse for SETUP.EXE on the appropriate drive. Click "OK" to begin the installation. The Wise Installation Wizard will prompt the user through the installation routine.
  6. When prompted enter your multi user Product ID. Make certain to check the box "Database Administration & Security".
  7. During the install allow the program files to reside on the local drive e.g. C:\Program Files\W2Pro9\.
  8. Indicate the "Database Path Name" when prompted for the Network Data Path. You may point to a shared/mapped drive/directory or create a unique name for the subdirectory during installation (e.g., F:\W2DATA\YR1999) where YR1999 might be your unique name to identify W2 Pro data for the year 1999.
  9. IMMEDIATELY click on the W2 Pro icon after steps 1 - 3 above and you will be prompted for a Password at the screen "Setup Password Options". Checking the "Disable Password Security" box will disable security until re-enabled (NOT RECOMMENDED). If a Password is entered it will be the System Administrator Password. Make a note of the password in a safe location should you misplace it and please keep in mind that passwords are case sensitive!
  10. The System Administrator should then execute the Security program in the W2 Pro group (Start, Programs, W2Pro99, Security) and add, delete, change or inactivate users. Click on "Browse Users" and then on "Browse the User Datafile". When in this screen the toolbar becomes active. Click on the "+" (big plus) to add a User Data record! The first tab in the “Adding a UserData Record” window is optional, the second allows the Administrator to add the usernames and passwords. Remember both names and passwords are case sensitive!
  11. If you enabled security, users will not be allowed access until the System Administrator has set up usernames & passwords. The Security program also allows the System Administrator to generate reports with usernames & passwords.
  12. *We strongly recommend NOT disabling "Password Security". When "Password Security" is disabled ANY USER ON ANY WORKSTATION can set the System Administrator Password by clicking on "File", "Preferences", "Password Options" even if "Database Administration & Security" was not installed on that particular workstation. The potential exists for a user to unwittingly set the System Administrator Password by accident, thereby locking out all users!
  13. Install the software to the various workstations. Check the box "Database Administration & Security" if you wish to be able to access the Security program from the particular workstation you are installing to. Be sure to allow the program files to install to the local hard drive e.g. c:\program files\W2pro9 and point to the "Database Path Name" for your data files that you set up when you performed the first install above. This way each workstation has the files it commonly uses and only transports the data across the network. That's all there is to it!

Note:Certain activities in the multi-user version require all users to log out of W2 Pro. These include importing, upload to Service Bureau, and mag media creation.

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Other Products / Services:

In addition to W2 Pro™ , this year 1099 Pro, Inc. introduces 1042-S Pro™. Please refer to

W2 Pro™ 9.0 users automatically qualify for a BONUS copy of Tax Pro® 9.0 for preparing Forms 1099 Misc/1099 Int to preprinted forms. 1099 Pro, Inc. also offers a Service Bureau for those preferring to outsource the job. For pricing and services offered please refer to

Contact 1099 Pro, Inc.:

1099 Pro, Inc. hours are Monday through Friday 7am-5pm PST with extended hours in Dec. and Jan. including Saturdays 8am-12pm PST. Contact Sales and Technical Support at 888-PRO-1099 (776-1099) or via . Hit the <F1> key from within the software to access our Online HELP Screens!

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