Self-Extracting Beta Download/Install Instructions
How to download and Install CleanOpsStaff Beta Files in Self-Extracting EXE Format
Note: The Beta Release is intended for users who want to take early advantage of enhancements and issue resolution and provide feedback to shape future enhancements. Beta releases will become the Production Release when Hunter consulting and Training is satisified that enhancements and issue resolution have proven out. Users can always re-download the Production Release after using the Beta Release if they choose to do so and then download the Beta Release when they want to test new enhancements - this cycle can be repeated as ofen as desired. CleanOpsStaff has been tested with Microsoft Internet Explorer and the following Operating System/Office Version combinations and works best in 1280 x 768 or 1024 x 768 screen resolution:
Windows XP/Excel 2003
Windows Vista/Excel 2007
Windows XP/Excel 2007
CleanOpsStaff requires Windows XP or Windows Vista and Excel 2003 or Excel 2007 to run. It runs best at 1280 x 768 screen resolution.
Note: You will NOT need the Windows UnZip program. The EXE format will self-extract and automatically set up CleanOpsStaff. It is recommended that you print this page before starting your download and Installation. CleanOpsStaff requires Windows XP or Windows Vista and Excel 2003 or Excel 2007 to run. It runs best at 1280 x 768 screen resolution.
2. Click Run.
3. Click Run again at the Unknow Publisher Security Warning box.
4. Click Extract. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use the Browse button. Do not change the "Extract to:" input box. Accept the default extract location of "C:\".
5. Click OK at the Extraction Complete box
6. Now use the normal Windows Explorer to open the C:\CleanOpsStaff Program Files folder. You can also open this folder by (a) click Windows START button in lower left of your screen; (b) click RUN; (c) type or paste into C:\CleanOpsStaff Program Files into the input box; (d) click OK.
7. Double click "Setup.exe" and if your computer already has Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 installed, Setup will begin to install CleanOpsStaff and you can skip to step 9.
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8. CleanOpsStaff requires Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 to run, If your computer does not already have Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 installed: a. You will be asked to download it.
b. The CleanOpsStaff-V1.0 Setup dialog box will appear asking you to accept the Microsoft License Agreement for .NET Framework 3.5
c. Click "Accept"
d. Depending on your security package you may be asked to allow access to the internet. Select "Automatically create firewall rule" or allow always and click OK
e. The download progress box will appear while .NET Framework 3.5 is downloading
This might take as long as 10 to 45 minutes depending on the current configuration of your computer. You may be asked to allow internet access again. If so respond as in step d. There will be time when your computer will seem inactive while .Net Framework 3.5 configures itself . Please be patience and do not cancel or abort this process!!! -- go get a cup of coffee. Many other programs require .Net Framework 3.5 but you will only have to install it once for the first program you install that needs it and you will never have to install it again.
b. When .Net Framework finish configuration, your computer might need to be rebooted. If reboot is required, the installation will resume at step 9 after the re-boot.
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9. Depending on your security package the Application Install - Security Warning dialog box will appear informing you that the "Publisher cannot be verified. Are you sure you want to install this application?" Click "Install"
10. CleanOpsStaff will be installed and the CleanOpsStaff Program Manager will be launched.
11. Depending on your Security Package you may be asked to allow CleanOpsStaff access to the internet. Select Allow Always and click OK.
12. You may now run CleanOpsStaff in Demo mode if you have not purchased a product code
13. If you have purchased a product code you may request an Activation Key so that you can run CleanOpsStaff in full feature mode. You can obtain a Product Code from APPA bookstore by purchasing APPA's Custodial Staffing Guidelines for Educational Facilities Second Edition/CleanOpsStaff Package.
14. A shortcut to CleanOpsStaff will be added to your Start button under Hunter Consulting and Training. To run CleanOpsStaff in the future click Start, click Hunter Consulting and Training and then click CleanOpsStaff. Or double click CleanOpsStaff-V1.0.Application in the CleanOpsStaff Program Files folder. You may also place a shortcut of CleanOpsStaff on your desktop if you wish.