ChurchTrax Version 1.9.1 is available via CD (only) and is intended for new ChurchTrax users running Windows 98 or Windows ME computers.

Existing ChurchTrax users of editions older than Version 1.9.1 should probably not consider upgrading to Version 1.9.1 as this software is quite old and, although still available, will not likely be of any significant added value.

All users of hardware and software this old should consider upgrading to a more current environment.

Only the latest edition of ChurchTrax represents an up-to-date edition.  Even though ChurchTrax Version 1.9.1 is made available, please note that it has not been modified since it was originally published in May 2007.  ChurchTrax Version 1.9.1 is "frozen" and will receive no enhancements or new features.

ChurchTrax Version 1.9.1 availability ends December 31, 2010.

The only support offered users of these older editions will be to assist with an upgrade to the latest edition of ChurchTrax.  Other than this, no support is offered.

Upgrade support (per the above) will be offered only if you are able to fulfill Your Initial Responsibility as follows:

• reading the available documentation as contained on this web site, in the ChurchTrax Installation Guide, in the ChurchTrax Administrators Guide, and in the ChurchTrax Users Guide;
  


• being knowledgable of various Microsoft Windows capabilities (including Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer) and possessing other basic computer technical skills.
  

Database sharing between unlike editions of ChurchTrax is not permitted.  The ChurchTrax database may only be shared with other computers running the identical edition of ChurchTrax.

• All three digits of the ChurchTrax version number (x.x.x) are examined when applying this above rule.

Upgrading to the latest ChurchTrax edition from any prior edition has always been supported and is a relatively simple task.  The only requirement is that your computer has the appropriate hardware and Windows version supported by the latest ChurchTrax edition.

Due to a change that occurred in ChurchTrax Version 2.2.0 regarding which folders are used by the ChurchTrax system, upgrading from an edition earlier than Version 2.2.0 to the latest edition is a bit more complicated than most other ChurchTrax version upgrades … fortunately, this transition will only occur once.  To upgrade from a version of ChurchTrax prior to Version 2.2.0, you'll need pay special attention to the instructions in Section Nine of the ChurchTrax Installation Guide to download and install the latest ChurchTrax edition as if you were a first time user while preserving your church's ChurchTrax database through the transition.

If your computer does not have the appropriate version of Microsoft Access installed to support the latest ChurchTrax edition, "Microsoft Office Access 2003 Runtime" and "Microsoft Office Access 2007 Runtime" are made available by us (at no cost).  Either may be installed (depending upon your installed versiopn of Windows) along with the latest ChurchTrax edition.

When employing ChurchTrax in a Multi-User / Shared Database environment, please note that the ChurchTrax database may only be shared amongst computers running the identical edition of ChurchTrax … database sharing between unlike editions of ChurchTrax is not permitted.  All three digits of the ChurchTrax version number (x.x.x) are examined when applying this rule.

If you're not yet ready to obtain ChurchTrax but wish to review its documentation to help you make that decision, this option is just for you!  The following will download just the Installation Guide, the Users Guide (*) and the Administrators Guide (*).

[This step is not required if you plan to obtain ChurchTrax since these documents are included in your installation package.]

[* Your computer will require PDF viewing software (such as the Adobe Acrobat Reader) in order to read these two documents.]

• When prompted, click "Run" (or "Open") to proceed with the download.
• Click here to start the download.
  
• When the download completes, the unzip program will automatically begin.
• Respond to its prompts to unzip the documentation into your "My Documents" folder.

These instructions describe the processes necessary to order a ChurchTrax Version 1.9.1 CD, guide you to the ChurchTrax Installation Guide found in the CD's root folder, and get you started with the ChurchTrax installation process.

With a ChurchTrax CD …

• ChurchTrax is free;
• via PayPal, you pay the $10.00 for shipping & handling;
• you receive all the documentation.

1. Order the ChurchTrax CD:
   
   • The ordering process will take you two screens to complete:  the first screen allows you to enter the shipping information (it's sent to us via email);  the second screen takes you to PayPal and allows you to enter the payment information (PayPal sends us a confirmation email).
   • We'll confirm your order with an email.
   • We'll fulfill your CD order right away.
   • We'll confirm the shipment with another email.
   • We'll automatically add you to the ChurchTrax Newsletter mailing list so that we may inform you of new versions, etc.
2. While waiting for the CD to arrive:
• If the mailing address you specify is your church's address, please advise the person receiving the church's mail to be on the lookout for a CD mailed to your attention.
3. When your CD arrives, review the ChurchTrax Installation Guide for instructions on how to install (or upgrade) ChurchTrax:
   
   • Open the CD's root folder with Windows Explorer.
   • Double-click the "Installation Guide.html" file.
4. Install (or upgrade) ChurchTrax:
   
   • Ensure that you perform this phase while logged on to Windows with an ID that bears Windows Administrator privledges.
   • Open the CD's root folder with Windows Explorer.
   • Double-click the "setup.exe" file.
   • Carefully follow all on-screen prompts and read all on-screen messages.