Terminal Server?
Terminal Server?
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I am looking to put Peachtree 2004 on a windows 2000 terminal server. I currently have 2003 working, although it is not support, has anyone figure out any reg hacks for 2004?
Bob Listen
A+ MCP CCA
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follow the steps in http://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/ts/peachtree.htm
Seems to work fine for me
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Running Peachtree 2004 in a Citrix Environment (unauthourized by Peachtree. Use at your own risk)
Please note, changing the HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\TSAppCompat registry key from 1 to 0 will allow peachtree to run, however, when you reboot, the server will come up in Remote Admin mode and render your Citrix / TS environment USELESS. The licensing issues reported above are a direct result of running your Terminal Server in Remote Admin mode which limits you to two users max. The following steps will allow you to run Peachtree and remain in Application Mode, thus preserving your Citrix Terminal Server Environment. This method does not require ANY registry modifications.
1. Copy the following files from the C:/winnt folder on your Citrix / Terminal Server to the the C:\Documents and
Settings\%username%\Windows folder:
pcw110.ini (this file may vary based on version)
bti.ini
2. Copy the following files from the \Peachw installation folder on your Citrix / Terminal Server to the C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Windows folder:
MKDEWE.TRN
MKDEMSG.LOG
3. Edit the BTI.ini file. Change the "trnfile=" value from the default to "%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%\WINDOWS\" without the quotes and save the file.
4. Verify that the %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%\WINDOWS\ path is correct by copying it to the run prompt and select "OK".
When the window opens up, it should be the windows directory for the specified user. If this does not display, then you will either need to modify the path to not use variables as shown above, or check to see if you are using a Home Directory in the user's profile as this will interfere with the ability to use variable data. The benefit of using the variable data is that you can copy the same BTI.ini file to all users without having to customize on a per user basis.
Good Luck.
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Can you share with us how you got peachtree 2003 to work on terminal server? I trying to do on my terminal server. Thanks.
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Bob Listen
A+ MCP CCA
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might as well use VNC or some other free gizmo!
my test so far:
-PT 2004 Compleate
-win2000 with TS in Remote Admin Mode
ALL based on the http://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/ts/peachtree.htm
results:
does NOT work but only for the ADMIN account and can NOT accept the additional (2nd and the last) concurrent admin OR user account as PT refuses to run while the other accunt is using it.
I will give it shoot in Application Mode....although I have my doubts......Citrix is a whole another deal.
Have any of you tried setting up "VPN mapped drive" to datasource on remote location!?
Thanx for sharing.......
the battle continues....as I grow more gray hair over PT
All the best!
> need more info?
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2nd round:
my test so far:
-PT 2004 Compleate
-win2000 server with TS in App Mode
ALL based on the http://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/ts/peachtree.htm
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2 concurrent users so far
1st test failed for the resons desicribed....voulme mounted to TS user folder was dropped upon reboot....
this was not the case for the TS in App Mode.
Running PT Semi-Live Updates from the TS Client did not work.
Now...the real question is WHY PT team does not make this a standard feature vs. tweaking the registry?
Sessions are no longer the issue.
The only other thing I can think of as a possible danger in data corruption is in WebSynch or TS sessions
Anyow, the link provided worked for PT2004 Compleate as well....all it is left is hope that PT some days develps this furter as they """Remote Data Access"""" over the web is a joke and offers only 5% of the functions that entire app has.
All the best!
> need more info?
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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
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It is a must!
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I have tested PCA 2004, but not in multi-user yet.
There is a compatiblity script in Win2k that sets up the W:\ drive for c:\doc..\username\windows (or something like that?)
Michael
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ALL based on the http://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/ts/peachtree.htm
make sure u install PT while in Install mode on TerminalServer...
> need more info?
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"There is a compatiblity script in Win2k that sets up the W:\ drive for c:\doc..\username\windows (or something like that?)"
yes,
"RootDrv2.cmd" file located in folder:
C:\WINNT\Application Compatibility Scripts\
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tracydfl
"And I read where I was supposed to copy the pcw110.ini file into the windows directory for the users. But when I check the directories, they don't have a windows directory. I'm sure I'm missing something. "
this sets Variables NOT the ACTUAL user's directory folder where one must copy the 'PWx.ini' file.
...this file still resides (needs to be copied to) in users default folder that is 'self-created' AFTER successful login into TS and BEFORE you even begin PT install from Admin account...which is:
c:\documents and settings\[login name]\windows
...THE SAME structure as if your users were just login into your Domain (server)
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http://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/ts/peachtree.htm
has all the steps but you ******MUST***** compleate every step in order....
All the best!
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ok,ok...I did shoot the deputy but he told me he was the sheriff!
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Tylan
- Who prohibits the use of an application on Terminal Server?!?!?
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ok,ok...I did shoot the deputy but he told me he was the sheriff!
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http://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/ts/peachtree.htm
This works for Peachtree Complete 2004 MULTI-USER on Windows 2003 / Citrix Metaframe XP SP3
Tylan - Are you getting a specific error?
mac
Michael Chase
Senior IS Manager
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We followed all the steps in this article:
http://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/ts/peachtree.htm
Are you sure this article allows peachtree to open for more than one terminal session at once? I couldn't even open peachtree before doing the steps in that article.
We eventually copied the peachtree folder to each users profiles, and pointed a few reg entries to the %userprofile% path for the program location. It works perfect now. Do you think we skipped a step?
I saw on an earlier post that pdisenso had the same problem.
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We recently upgraded from peachtree 2003 to 2005.
I have followed every step to make it so every terminal server client can logon. Although only 1 user can logon at a time.
Any suggestions to resolve this problem? I need to have about 5 users logged on at the same time. We even purchased the peachtree 2005 version for multiple users but I guess what is happening is the server thinks there is instances of peachtree allready running and will not start an additional one.
any help would be awesome.
Also I am running the terminal server in app mode
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Bob Listen
A+ MCP CCA
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http://dev.remotenetworktechnology.com/ts/peachtree.htm which are for version 8/9 ?
Thanks
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Bob Listen
A+ MCP CCA
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thanks
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Perhaps the difference between those of us who have multi-user working and those who continue to have only single user, is a local/domain user issue.
Any thoughts?
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Michael Chase
Senior IS Manager
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Bob Listen
A+ MCP CCA
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Here is the key that was our trouble maker. We were running PT2004, and now we are running PT2005. I'm not sure if this still key is still used.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Btrieve Technologies\Microkernel Workstation Engine\Version 6.15\Settings]
"Home Directory"="D:\\PROGRA~1\\PEACHT~1\\"
Our friend who helped us out made that key point to
%userporfile%\PT\. I don't think we used anything on the W: drive at all. The only issue with this method is that each TS user has to have a copy of PT in thier profile.
Our friend used regmon and filemon (from www.sysinternals.com) to see what reg key was causing problems. Then you can use a system variable to correct it.
Hope this helps.
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I have PT on a 2003 TS, works fine. I just cant figure out why it takes a while to close out our company (20 secs) if anyone else is in the company. If a TS user is the only person in, the company closes nice and quick! All the local LAN clients close fine no matter what.
Thanks Guys...