How do I install the software?
Last Updated on Sunday, 08 January 2012 11:32
The software program install file downloaded from the website will be an "exe" file - that simply means that the file name ends in ".exe". Regardless whether you're installing the program for the first time or updating one that's already installed, the same install file is used. Save it to your hard drive. Doesn't matter where you save it, just remember where. You may want to create a special folder that contains software install files that you've downloaded.
Even though the installation process for a new install is the same as for updating an existing system, the data file will not be harmed during the update install process ... but you do plan to first back it up before updating, don't you?
After the install file is downloaded, exit the website and all other programs that are open, then using Windows Explorer find and double click the "exe" file. It will begin the installation by displaying a welcome screen, followed by the software usage license agreement, followed by a short explanation of what will take place during the installation process. You can exit if you disagree with the license or the install process description.
During a new install, the install program will create the necessary folders, copy files into them, make an entry in the Windows start menu, and place a shortcut startup icon on the desktop. During an update, existing program and help files will be replaced with a later version ... the data file will not be disturbed.
All JwSoftworks programs run on Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7. They also require Microsoft’s Access 2007 or 2010 program or either version’s free runtime. The Microsoft website link for downloading free runtimes is given in the forum (see topic on Microsoft Access Runtime).
The Secretary
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 20:37
Updated September, 2011
The Secretary is a freeware program written for the congregation secretary. It accepts entry of all three date formats – USA (m/d/y), Euro (d/m/y), and Other (y/m/d). It manages all necessary publisher contact and activity information; provides for entry, reporting, summary, and analysis of monthly field service activity.
It contains many screen displays and printed reports. Special reports are designed for Pioneers, Servants, CO visits, End-of-month, End-of-year, HLC, and DPA’s. Batch reporting capability for end-of-month, end-of-year, and CO visits. Creates address lists, phone lists, email lists, emergency contact lists, etc., all grouped by congregation or by service groups.
Exported publisher contact and card information can be used for mail merge, printing labels, etc. Tracks 28 areas of publisher activity using simple check boxes.
The Overseer
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 August 2011 11:22
Updated June, 2011
The Overseer is freeware designed to assist elders and group overseers with up-to-date publisher contact information. Seven screens display simple contact information grouped in logical categories. A newly added section in this release tracks shepherding appointments and activity.
Publisher Contact Information
The source of publisher contact information is contained in a special file generated by congregation secretaries who already use the software program called The Secretary.
Printed Reports & Labels
Contact lists, phone lists, and labels can be created for the congregation or for your group. Labels are for those who like to use them when distributing monthly KM’s and WT’s.
The Assigner
Last Updated on Sunday, 10 July 2011 16:51
Updated March, 2010
The Assigner is freeware designed to assist congregation elders or ministerial servants with the scheduling of groups and brothers for Kingdom Hall maintenance and meeting attendant duty.
Very little keyboard data entry is necessary – about 30 names.
The Scheduler
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 August 2011 11:22
Updated December, 2010
The Scheduler is freeware that manages all public talk schedule arrangements, stores other congregation's contacts and meeting time information, prints reports suitable for posting, also for distribution to elders, to incoming and outgoing speakers, to congregation members, and to other congregation’s talk coordinators. The program has 25 help files including an Appendix Cross Reference Listing.
This update will create a new installation or update an existing one.