Summary
Steps to swap the Bestsys database in the Premier edition.
Cause
If the bestsys database becomes corrupt it can cause the following issues or messages:
- 150 of 200 Deactivations
- Available Seats: Static
- Issues with attachments
- Unable to add Password Secuity
- Issues opening the database utlity
Resolution
Ensure you know the SA or Equivalent user's password before beginning the process below.
- Start, Run or Search, type Regedit.
- Open HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Best Software\MSBestsys (for a 32-bit system). Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\wow6432node\Best Software\MSBestsys (for a 64-bit system).
- Find LOGICALNAME and change the Logical Name to BESTSYS2 (or any value without space or special characters).
- Run As Administrator the Database Utility Premier Depreciation and Tracking.
- Login with the SA or Equivalent User.
- Click OK to create BESTSYS2 Database.
- Add the existing Premier asset database(s) to the Database Utility Premier Depreciation and Tracking.