Vista Configuration and Issues

Vista and Windows 7 have more security features than Windows XP, and these can cause problems for Deskflow.

•In Windows XP, Deskflow can automatically launch Outlook without breaching security.

•In Vista and Windows 7, Deskflow cannot launch Outlook automatically because the operating system does not recognize Deskflow and makes the assumption that an unknown program is trying to use Outlook. Since so many virus programs propagate themselves via email, the operating system does not respond to the Deskflow launch command.

•Deskflow will not start correctly from the Deskflow shortcut the first time it is installed on a PC.

•A special procedure is required to uninstall Deskflow on a Vista or Windows 7 PC.

•Use the Vista wizard to configure Deskflow to run on Vista. This tool is essential when Deskflow is being installed on a Vista-based PC.

•Deskflow can archive Vista and Windows 7 documents with 4-character extensions.

•Deskflow cannot import Resumes/CVs from Outlook attachments, because Vista currently lacks the IFILTER utility provided with XP. This utility may become available in future. This utility converts document content into Text format.

To Configure Deskflow with the Vista Wizard:

1.Open the Control Panel

2.Ensure that view is in Home mode not Classic mode

3.Click Programs

4.Click Programs and Features

5.Click Use an older program with this version of Windows

6.Click Program Compatibility Wizard

7.Click I want to choose from a list of programs

8.Select one of more of the following Deskflow programs:

a.DFEServerMain.exe  (if Deskflow Application Server is to be used on Vista)

b.SCKTSRVR.EXE   (if Deskflow Application Server is to be used on Vista)

c.Deskflow Client (DFE.EXE)

d.Deskflow Administrator (Administrator.exe) (if Deskflow Administrator is to be used on Vista)

e.Outlook

7.To select a Compatibility Mode:

8.To select the display setting for the program:

9.Select Run as Administrator

To Start Deskflow from Vista or Windows 7 the First Time:

1.Right-click on the Deskflow shortcut icon

2.Select Run as Administrator

To Uninstall Deskflow from Vista or Windows 7:

1.Open the Control Panel

2.Click on Programs and Software

3.Highlight the program to be removed

4.Select Uninstall

To Run Vista or Windows 7 Outlook with Deskflow:

1.Ensure that all Windows updates are complete. Service pack 1 for Vista is essential. To check what service pack is installed, click Start > Control Panel > Help > About Windows

2.Start Outlook

3.Right click on the Deskflow icon and chose the option: Run as Administrator

4.After Deskflow opens (it may download a new version), close it.

5.Restart Deskflow by clicking on the icon

6.Click the Outlook Email icon in Deskflow main menu. This will bind Outlook to Deskflow.

To Fix a Vista or Windows 7 Outlook Problem:

1.If you launch Outlook from Deskflow and get these messages:

ERROR on Create Outlook Application

and/or ERROR on Get Name Space

2.Then exit Outlook and exit Deskflow

3.Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete then search for and delete any memory-resident copy of Outlook.

4.Start Outlook

5.Start Deskflow

6.Click the Outlook Email icon in Deskflow main menu. This will bind Outlook to Deskflow.