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ACT! 2008

By Don Wixom

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID

December 23, 2007 01:28 PM

I recently bought a new laptop computer because my graphics card was failing on my old machine. Not knowing then what I know now, I purchased a 64-bit processor AND a 64-bit operating system with Windows Vista.

When I tried loading the latest version of ACT! Database & contact manager software, it didn't work. After being on the phone to India several times, I found out that ACT! will not run on a 64-bit operating system. I considered changing software or just using Outlook or something, but I was so used to ACT! 2006 and I wanted to keep it simple.. So I thought.

well, I ended up purchasing the new OS 32-bit version of Windows Vista and completely wiped clean my hard rive & re-installed the new OS.

I'm happy to say that I am up and running with the new ACT! 2008 on my new (5 months old now) lap top with a 64-bit processor & a 32-bit Operating System.

Just a "bit" of warning if you plan to make any computer changes this new year...

all my best,

always looking out for your next move on Idaho Real Estate

Don wixom RE/MAX Advantage Nampa Idaho

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Gesine Weller-Jett

Hello Don,

that sounds like a nightmare. I would like to know how you like your ACT software. I am in the process of finding a good database management software to use. Please let me know what you think about ACT. Thanks Gesine

Dec 31, 2007 11:47 AM

Don Wixom

RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID

"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Hi Gesine, I love ACT! I have been using it for about 6 years & the new version (2008) is taking just a little to get used to, but all the basic functions are the same. You can creat Activity Series, such as checklist items on a new listing or sale and have it notify you via an on-screen alarm to send a certain letter on day 7 for instance. I think you will ove it! I don't use the real estate specific version, just the basic ACT!

I hope that helps! Al my best in 2008!

Don from Idaho

Jan 01, 2008 04:16 AM

Dana Casey

Bridge Realty Inc. - Forest Lake, MN

Twin Cities

Don,

I am dealing with Vista issues on my laptop, considering going back to XP 32. The version of Act I had used on my old XP machine requires a seperate SQL install. Have you dealt with anything like this since you posted this blog post?

Dana

Mar 04, 2013 03:29 AM

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