Q. Does Windows Vista make any difference
to CaRob applications?
A. It can. Vista will not allow changes
to be made to any file in the Program Files folders or the Windows folders.
SportsTrak, BookIt etc are database programs that require files to be
changed constantly.
Do not place our applications in the Program
Files folder, because they will not run.
Do not place any programs or data in the User
folders, because other users won't be able to find it when they
log on.
We suggest that applications be placed in: C:\SportsTrak,
C:\BookIt etc. SportsTrak's data folders of carnivals are best placed
inside this folder.
Since the July
4, 2007 version, SportsTrak places the .ini file SportsTrak.ini in the
SportsTrak folder now, not the Windows folder as previously. This file
contains information such as the current data path.
We suggest that if you have a version of SportsTrak
prior to July 2007, and you are going to run it on Vista, that you download
the latest.
If you are the only user on that machine, the earlier versions will
be fine keeping the above points in mind.
If you are running an older SportsTrak, Vista will force SportsTrak.ini
into C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Windows. Different
users will then experience different settings and potentially see different
data. An upgrade to SportsTrak 2100 is advised.
