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=== BudgetLink Folder Guidelines ===
=== BudgetLink Folder Guidelines ===


* The default path is the C:\BudgetLink (Version Number). From a support point of view, we suggest that use this folder unless you want multiple people to use the solution and you have a server or you are a service provider and you will be using BudgetLink for multiple Clients.
* The default path is the C:\BudgetLink. From a support point of view, we suggest that use this folder unless you want multiple people to use the solution and you have a server or you are a service provider and you will be using BudgetLink for multiple Clients.


* If browsing to a folder location other than the default we suggest that you ensure that the installation path ends in a folder name with the naming convention 'BudgetLink v[Version Number]'. This will assist with identifying the BudgetLink version
* If browsing to a folder location other than the default we suggest that you ensure that the installation path ends in a folder named 'BudgetLink'. A subfolder named the version number will be added to this folder


* If installing [[Multiple BudgetLink Intances]], then we suggest that you ensure that the installation path ends in a folder name with the naming convention 'BudgetLink v[Version Number] -[Instance Name ie Company]'. The Instance Name should help you identify the purpose of the different instance.
* If you are sharing BudgetLink with multiple users then either choose a folder on your file server or in a Dropbox folder or in a OneDrive folder.  


* If BudgetLink is installed on a network location, you will need to ensure that users have the correct permissions to the BudgetLink folder in order to use the application. Please see [[Troubleshooting folder permissions]] for more information.
* If BudgetLink is installed on a file server (network location), you will need to ensure that users have the correct permissions to the BudgetLink folder in order to use the application. Please see [[Troubleshooting folder permissions]] for more information.


* If upgrading, do not change the path to override the existing installation. All the budget data and reports stored in that folder are required during the upgrade process
* If upgrading, do not change the path to override an existing installation. All the budget data and reports stored in that folder are required during the upgrade process


=== Related ===
=== Related ===
[[Installing BudgetLink]]
[[Installing BudgetLink]]
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