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Free Trial installations are functional for 60 days. After 60 days, you will be unable to create new customers or repair orders.  You will have to buy a subscription to In Genius Shop Tools to continue using the product.  Trial installations don't allow multiple users.

Step 1: Checking System Requirements

In Genius Shop Tools is designed to run on Windows 2000 or XP. While In Genius Shop Tools will run on most Windows 95, 98, ME or NT 4 systems, there are some requirements for those systems. 

In Genius LLC no longer supports installing In Genius Shop Tools on Windows 95, 98 or ME.  These operating systems are extremely unreliable, are a huge security risk and are missing some key features that In Genius Shop Tools requires.

If you are using a computer for business, we really strongly recommend you use Windows 2000 or XP. Windows 98 or ME is a time-bomb waiting to happen.  Think about what would happen when your computer crashes and you can't access or recover your data.  Windows 2000/XP is a small investment for the added reliablity and security you get in return.

We also strongly recommend installing an anti-virus program (such as Mcafee, Norton or AVG) and keeping it current.  Just installing one isn't enough: YOU MUST UPDATE IT WEEKLY.  This is done by downloading virus definition files from the manufacturer's website.  New viruses are developed every day, only an updated virus scanner will protect you from the latest viruses.

Please see our information about system requirements  and important notes about Windows Operating Systems.

In Genius Shop Tools is a modern program and requires your computer to be up to some what modern standards. Another good reason to keep your computer updated with the latest service packs and browser: It helps prevent virus infection and privacy intrusions.
 

Service Pack Requirements
This is a required installation. Microsoft Service Packs solve many issues and should be installed when they are released.  Service Packs can be downloaded from  http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

  • Windows NT Service Pack 6a (or higher)
  • Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (or higher)
  • Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or higher)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher)
This is a required installation.  In Genius Shop Tools will not function correctly without Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.
We strongly recommend you upgrade to Internet Explorer 6.0.  There are many reasons to upgrade, the most obvious one is that fixes solves security holes that can cause your machine to become infected by a virus just by viewing a web page. Internet Explorer can be downloaded from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
 

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