mcb39 Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 The first draft of the 2022 Max and other programs are ready for download. I was successful with one yesterday, although I have not had time to open it yet. The devil is getting that password figured out. It went smoother than last year though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Hudson Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 I did this yesterday and it would not install. Spent 40 minutes or so with tech support. He attempted to do it for me and asked some of his peers. "It is on a domain and we do not support domains". We have been on a ever since we first got a website. I think 2002 or 2003. I am not enthused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Curious - what does it mean, 'on a domain?' I thought there were only desktop or server choices. I have a 'domain name' for my site but, since ATX is not cloud-based, I'm having trouble understanding this situation. Would you explain for this simpleton? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Margaret CPA in OH said: Curious - what does it mean, 'on a domain?' I thought there were only desktop or server choices. I have a 'domain name' for my site but, since ATX is not cloud-based, I'm having trouble understanding this situation. Would you explain for this simpleton? Let's say that you have 3 computers but each one is a stand alone computer. Your password is checked by each computer independently. In most cases, you only need to have the computer you are using on and everything will work. On a domain, there is a server, and the other computers are workstations. When you log on to the workstation, the server verifies your user name and password. In the case of ATX, you install the server software for ATX on the server and most likely that server holds the clients' data. If the server is down, you don't have access to your clients data. The advantage is that everybody in the office uses the same data repository and everybody has access to all the clients (if needed). You don't need a domain to run ATX server but the computers need to be connected to each other and be using the same IP subnet, but having a domain is better when you a few computers. Technically, you can install the server portion on laptop running windows 10/11 and that becomes, NOT the server for the domain, but the server for ATX. Then you can connect other desktops, laptops or servers to that laptop and they are the subordinates of the laptop running the ATX server software. Keep in mind that the laptop still reports to the domain server (controller). Please ignore this last paragraph if needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Thanks - I think. At least it isn't something I need to worry about as I have just a single desktop and just me. It's always good to learn, or try to learn, more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted November 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Margaret CPA in OH said: Thanks - I think. At least it isn't something I need to worry about as I have just a single desktop and just me. It's always good to learn, or try to learn, more. I have three computers and use them all, but not necessarily all at once. I still install stand alone as one computer is off site and everything has to come through me for e-filing anyway. This was the easiest install I have had in a while, but I still HATE waiting for that code for the second password. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry D EA Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Margaret, What Pacun told you is a network type setup. After all of the years seeing you on this board, I don't remember you having employees or other workers in your office that would require a network setup. A domain is a work group where the admin of the domain sets various controls and is much more involved than you need I think. Your web domain is an address on the web. Your single desktop is a stand-alone installation and is all you need to be concerned about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Thanks, Terry. Over the years I have had several employees but I have been the single return preparer. I was asking about this just for education as the terminology (domain vs network) was new to me. No, I do not and never did need a network setup, just my single desktop! And with my license renewal last week, just 3 more years 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Margaret CPA in OH said: Thanks, Terry. Over the years I have had several employees but I have been the single return preparer. I was asking about this just for education as the terminology (domain vs network) was new to me. No, I do not and never did need a network setup, just my single desktop! And with my license renewal last week, just 3 more years And what a pleasure for all of us to have you with us for three more years; that is if we all last that long! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmabee Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 11/24/2022 at 6:55 AM, mcb39 said: I have three computers and use them all, but not necessarily all at once. I still install stand alone as one computer is off site and everything has to come through me for e-filing anyway. This was the easiest install I have had in a while, but I still HATE waiting for that code for the second password. What second password? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted December 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 You enter your created password to get into ATX support to download the program. Then you have to wait for ATX to send you a code to prove that you are who you say you are before they let you into support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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