I think I fixed it.
I had 2003 pt running on ms server 2003, network setup as peer to peer. Other 3 computers used it, however, only one person could use at a time if using the app on server. App on workstations and data path to server there were no problems.
I just got in multiuser peachtree complete 2004. Followed all the instructions. It worked fine but only when "open peachtree" was selected at end of install. Once peachtree closed I could not open again. "Peachtree could not detect the status of peachtree ini."
Several removes, reinstalls, and following every thread in pt knowledge base and this thread plus links I couldn't get it to open no matter what I did.
Finally, I did a search for pcw*.ini and found that the 2003 version pcw100.ini was located in the windows root AND the Administrator/Documents and settings/windows folder. So I copied the pcw110.ini (2004 version) from the windows root into the same folder as the pcw100 in admin and it worked!
Don't know if there will be other issues later since I wanted to install and get it to work on server first. Then I'll load on work stations. Seems this ini file may need to be copied into each users windows folder.
Will post more and certainly ask more if other problems develop. I'm not a programmer or much of a tech person. I own my business and have a systems admin help with tech problems. Usually he fixes what I mess up

But I do follow logical analysis to trace problems and find solutions which at least get me functional until it's fixed tight or I stumble upon a "right" fix. I'd be happy to answer any questions but just remember I am not REAL up on a lot of nomenclature you real techs might use. THANKS FOR THIS THREAD! It was information in here on similar issues that helped me find the solution for pt2004 and ms windows server 2003 enterprise edition.