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Computerized Personal Accountant
Exporting DOS Data
Before exporting your data, you must install the DOS update included in
your CPA for Windows packet. This disk will upgrade your current CPA
program to version 12. After the upgrade, an additional menu item, Export
CPA Data for Windows, will be added to the File Management menu.
1. Launch the DOS version of CPA. This is the version you are currently
using.
2. Insert the Version 12 Update disk in the floppy drive.
3. At the Main menu, choose 42 File Management—41 Update. When
prompted, press C to Continue. When the update is complete, you
will be returned to the Windows desktop.
4. Open the DOS version of CPA again. At the opening screen, verify
that the version number is 12.0; then press any key to continue.
5. From the Main menu, choose 42 File Management Menu—20
Export CPA Data for Windows. When prompted, “Are you Sure?”
Type Y for Yes. As soon as you press the ENTER key, the computer
will begin the export process. This will create a file on the hard drive
in your CPA directory.
6. Exit the CPA program.
7. Remove the Version 12 Update disk from the floppy drive.
You are now ready to install the CPA for Windows program. Close all
running programs before continuing.
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