Considering installing Windows 7? Or, thinking about buying a new computer? Here's what you need to know about PCArchiver.

First, understand the effect of '32-bit' versus '64-bit:'

• The program you now have, PCArchiver10 with Scan9 or Scan10, is designed for 32-bit Windows computers.

• Many software programs, possibly including your practice management software, function only on 32-bit Windows computers.

• Windows 7 upgrades to existing XP and Vista computers come in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

• New computers with Windows 7 are sold with ONLY the 64-bit version. Only XP and Vista have 32-bit versions of Windows.

• PCArchiver has developed a new version (PCArchiver12) which works in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments; we will also continue to fully support the existing 32-bit version (PCArchiver10). 

If you plan to keep PCArchiver10 and a 32-bit system, you're all set. You may disregard the rest of this email.

If you are considering a switch to Windows 7 64-bit (on either existing or new computers), or want to see the new features in PCArchiver12, please read on!

Know your choices:

• If you are upgrading your existing computer:
  
  Purchase the Windows 7 retail upgrade package, which includes both a 32-bit and a 64-bit option.  Install the 32-bit version, and your PCArchiver10 will continue to work as normal.  (To verify that your existing computer can accept Windows 7, go to the ‘Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor’). Alternatively, if you like the new features in PCArchiver12, purchase it, and upgrade to any Windows version.

• If you are purchasing a new computer:
  
  First, check to see that your practice management programs, and other critical programs, will work in a 64-bit environment. All new computers sold by Dell, HP, and discount stores with Windows 7 come with only the 64-bit version preinstalled.

  If the rest of your important programs WILL NOT function under the Windows 7 64-bit operating system, and you want to continue to use those programs, purchase a new computer with Windows XP 32-bit preinstalled. You may have to pay an upgrade fee to the dealer. This is the only option that allows you to purchase a new computer and continue to use all your 32-bit Windows programs, including PCArchiver10 with Scan9 or Scan10.

  If the rest of your important programs WILL function under the Windows 7 64-bit operating system, and you decide to buy a 64-bit computer, you may purchase the new version of the PCArchiver programs at a discount.  PCArchiver12 and Scan12 are specifically designed to work in a 64-bit environment, but work with 32-bit as well. These are completely new programs, not just upgrades of what you have now.  They will give you compatibility going forward, although (due to a Microsoft wrinkle) they do require you to convert your existing database to the new format.  This conversion is straight forward with complete instructions in the PCArchiver12 User Manual.

  Prices: Present users: $499 (New users: $1,299).

  To see new features of PCArchiver12 and Scan12, click HERE.

  Free trial of PCArchiver12 and Scan12, click HERE.

Further questions? Contact the PCArchiver Support Desk!
We will be glad to help.