BCSS is compatible with Vista and Windows 7.

Vista/Win7 have 'UAC' (User Account Control) which is responsible for 'nagging' everytime you attempt to change something on your computer (like installing software). UAC was intended to provide additional security on computers which are used by more than one person. Unfortunately it's a radical change from the simplicity of installing software on XP machines. UAC is complex, confusing and very annoying. You can disable it in Control Panel, User Accounts. (Click Start, Help, search for 'Administrator' to learn more.)

If you are the only person using the computer, or trust others who are using it, there is nothing to protect against. If you have employees, BCSS Diamond or Virtual will provide the means to block them from accessing information you don't wish for them to access.

About Windows Vista/Win7

To install software on a Vista or Win7 machine you must be logged into Windows as 'Administrator'.

When a software installation file is executed, UAC should prompt you to run the installation as Administrator. If you don't see the 'consent prompt' then right click on the installation file and choose 'Run as Administrator'.

Installing BCSS on Vista/Win7 Computers

Do These Things First:

• Copy these instructions to Notepad or Wordpad, or leave this window open while downloading and installing BCSS.
• Download BCSS using one of these links:

  http://www.resell4.me/bcss-DELUXE.exe
  http://www.resell4.me/bcss-DIAMOND.exe
  http://www.resell4.me/bcss-INTRO.exe
  http://www.resell4.me/bcss-VIRTUAL.exe

• Choose 'Save' (not 'Run') and save the installation file (named bcss-diamond.exe for example) to the Desktop where it can be easily found later. It is important not to run the BCSS installation from the download window.
• After downloading BCSS, close the screen asking if you wish to run the installation.
• Go to the Desktop and RIGHT click on the BCSS installation file.
• Select Properties.
• Click 'Unblock' if the file is blocked.

Then For Vista:

1. Click on the Compatibility tab.
2. Check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:'
3. Use the drop-down menu and select Windows XP (Service Pack 2) (or Service Pack 3 if available).
4. Click OK.
5. Double click on bcss-diamond.exe (for example) to install BCSS.
6. After installation, on the Desktop, RIGHT click on the BCSS icon.
7. Select Properties.
8. Click Compatibility and set to run as Administrator.
9. Click Apply, OK then double click the BCSS icon to run BCSS.

Or For Windows 7:

1. In Properties, check 'Run as administrator' and click OK.
2. Double click on bcss-diamond.exe (for example) to install BCSS.
3. After installation, on the Desktop, RIGHT click on the BCSS icon.
4. Select Properties.
5. Click Compatibility and check to run as Administrator.
6. Click on the All Users tab and set to Always Run as Administrator.
7. Click Apply, OK then double click the BCSS icon to run BCSS.
8. If a difficulty remains, uninstall BCSS, RIGHT click on the installation file, click on Compatibility and set to run as XP (SP3) compatible.

If you experience difficulty in installing software on a Vista or Win7 machine, you have lots of company. Please feel free to email support for help. We can access your PC remotely and install the software for you while you watch, free of charge.

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Glossary:

The Administrator is a person or group of people who have complete and unrestricted access to create, delete and modify files, folders and settings on a computer.

An Administrator Account is used to make system-wide changes to the computer such as creating or deleting user accounts, creating passwords for other users, and installing software.

Windows 7 and Vista include a feature called User Access Control, which prompts for the administrator account name and password before actions requiring administrative rights when logged into a less-privileged account. User Access Control is enabled by default and can be turned off in Control Panel > User Accounts.