Setup could not write to C:\windows\system\wininet.dll.  Another program must still be in use.  You may get this wininet.dll warning message when it seems that all programs are closed.

It is likely that you will get this message 2 times.  Once for a file called "wininet.dll" and another for 'urlmon.dll".  The files are used by your Windows Active Desktop so they are always in use, even when other programs are closed.  In both cases you can click on ignore and the program will install successfully.  (Note: Not all Windows 95 computers have Active Desktops).

It is likely that you have Norton Utilities, or Norton Anti Virus or another antivirus program. These programs will prevent the set up program from running successfully.  You must turn off your Norton programs.  (Double click on the Norton Logo on your task bar and select "close" or "exit").

If you have Office 2000 professional edition (with Access) loaded on your computer, when you try to run Teacher’s Partner, Access 2000 will try to convert the file to a new format. Because the file is a .mde file it will not be successful.

We have discussed this issue with Microsoft and they explained that there is only one solution (although it is not very convenient).  You need to uninstall Access 2000, install Teacher’s Partner, and then you can reinstall Access 2000.

It is essential that you install Teacher’s Partner to the default folder recommended by the setup program.  Although the setup program will allow you to change the location for installing the program, if you do not install the program to the default location a number of features in the program will not work correctly.  If, after you install the program to the default folder, you would like to install it again to a second location (perhaps for a second teacher) you may do so.  For more information about configuring your computer to work with multiple users see:

Set-up configurations for Standalone computers.

With Teacher's Partner 2000 you had 60 days or 60 uses of the program before you needed to register a code with Leading Education. (Teacher's Partner 3.0 only gave you 30 days or 30 uses).  This feature allowed you to have a trial of Teacher's Partner.  If you decided that you did not want the program you could send the CD back within 60 days for a full refund.

Teacher's Partner 2000 PLUS did not require a code.

Teacher's Partner V5 does not require a code.  However, this version will provide you with a reminder notice in June 2002 to check our website for upgrade availability.  

Yes.  Teacher's Partner has been used successfully on both Novell and Windows NT network systems. The way to do this is to install Teacher's Partner to the hard drive of each workstation and then create teacher files on the file server. Teacher's Partner can be configured so that when the program file is started it links to a teacher file on the server. This allows Teacher's Partner to work fast and effectively in a network environment with a minimum amount of network traffic.

A network environment allows any teacher to work at any computer.  When a teacher starts Teacher's Partner the program links to the teacher's personal data file.   

The school file is a place in a drive that all teachers have the right to use. Teachers will be able to send their report cards through the network to the school file.  When Teacher's Partner is started it automatically links to both the school file and the teacher file.  The school file exists primarily for 4 purposes: 

Structurally they are identical.  A school file is really just a copy of the teacherdata.mdb file placed in a location that all teachers have access to. 

The network login system looks after that.  When a teacher logs into the network, a drive (usually a G or H drive) is defined as that teacher's personal drive.  Each teacher has a file named teacherdata.mdb stored in their personal drive.  If Teacher’s Partner is set up as described above, when the program is launched it automatically links to the teacherdata.mdb file in the teacher's personal drive.  It also automatically links to school file on the shared drive. 

Load Teacher's Partner to the C drive of the workstation just as if you were going to use it as a stand-alone product.  Teacher’s Partner must be loaded to the C drive of each workstation that the program is used on.  Before a teacher can use the program in a network environment, each teacher will need to make a copy of the teacherdata.mdb file located in the TPartner folder and then paste it the teacher's personal drive (i.e. the G drive or H drive ). The first time you start Teacher's Partner you will be linked to the teacherdata.mdb file on the C drive.  Fill in the registration form.

The network login system looks after that.  When a teacher logs into the network, a drive (usually a G or H drive) is defined as that teacher's personal drive.  Each teacher has a file named teacherdata.mdb stored in their personal drive.  When Teacher's Partner is launched it automatically links to the teacherdata.mdb file in the teacher's personal drive.  

There are two methods for setting up so that two teachers can share a single computer.  The first method involves creating two copies of the Teacher’s Partner program file and then linking each one to different teacher files.  This is probably the best method and it is the most convenient in the long run.  However, it requires about 15 megabytes more space than Method 2.

Method 2 involves creating two teacher files but using only one program file. This method requires less disk space but means that each time a different teacher uses the program they have to link to a different file.

1. Install Teacher’s Partner to the Tpartner folder of your C drive (this is the default installation location and it is essential that you install here).

2. Start Teacher’s Partner by clicking on Start > Programs > Teacher’s Partner > Open Teacher’s Partner.

3. Register Teacher A with name, division, etc. 

4. Exit Teacher’s Partner.

5. Double click on My Computer.

6. Double click on the C drive.

7. Double click on the Tpartner folder.

8. Single click on the Tpartner.mde file (it looks like a key with a lock on it).

9. Click on the edit menu and then select copy.

10. Click on the edit menu again and select paste.

11. A file will appear somewhere in the folder called "Copy of Tpartner.mde".

12. Right click on "Copy of Tpartner.mde" and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

13. Close the Tpartner folder and go back to your desktop.

14. Double click on the "Copy of Tpartner" icon.  This will start the second copy of Teacher’s Partner program.  You will notice that as the program loads up that it is still linked to Teacher A’s teacher file.

15. When you get to the Start Screen with the large apple click on Other Tools > File Manager > Create a New Blank Teacher File.

16. Create a new blank teacher file using the examples as a guide (e.g. C:\Tpartner\Smith.mdb).

17. To link the copy of the program file to Teacher B’s teacher file, click on "Link to Files" in the File Manager.

18. Skip step one and go directly to step two. In step two, type in the name of Teacher B’s teacher file (e.g. in the bottom box where it says "C:\Tpartner\" type in "C:\Tpartner\smith.mdb").

19. Click on the "Link to Teacher File" button.

20. If you get a message that it could not find the file then you did not type in the file name correctly – it is not case sensitive but it must have the right characters, spaces, and punctuation.  It must also end with the extension .mdb.

21. After the file has been opened you will need to enter the registration information for Teacher B.

 

Now Teacher A will be able to access his/her file by Start > Programs > Teacher’s Partner > Open Teacher’s Partner. Teacher B will access his or her file by double clicking on "Copy of Teacher’s Partner".

1. Install Teacher’s Partner to the Tpartner folder of your C drive (this is the default installation location and it is essential that you install here).

2. Start Teacher’s Partner by clicking on Start > Programs > Teacher’s Partner > Open Teacher’s Partner.

3. Register Teacher A with name, division, etc. and enter pass code.

4. When you get to the Start Screen with the large apple click on Other Tools > File Manager > Create a New Blank Teacher File.

5. Create a new blank teacher file using the examples as a guide (e.g. C:\Tpartner\Smith.mdb).

6. To link the copy of the program file to Teacher B’s teacher file, click on "Link to Files" in the File Manager.

7. Skip step one and go directly to step two. In step two, type in the name of Teacher B’s teacher file (e.g. in the bottom box where it says "C:\Tpartner\" type in "C:\Tpartner\smith.mdb").

8. Click on the "Link to Teacher File" button.

9. If you get a message that it could not find the file then you did not type in the file name correctly – it is not case sensitive but it must have the right characters, spaces, and punctuation. It must also end with the extension .mdb.

10. After the file has been opened you will need to enter the registration information for Teacher B.

The above process allows two different teachers to use the same program file.  Each time Teacher’s Partner is started the user will need to check to see whose teacher file is linked to the program file.  (The teacher’s name will appear on the splash screen as the program loads).  If the program is linked to Teacher B’s teacher file and Teacher A wants to use the program, he/she will need to link back to his/her own teacher file by following steps 6,7,and 8.