Installation Steps - Option to Have DPC Install SQL Server Express

The version information for DPC depicted in these screens images is subject to change as new product releases occur. Therefore, Window Book's website may not reflect the version number displayed here.

If you are using PWC for Auto Validation, do not start the DPC service. Instead, it runs using the PWC service. However, in a server-with-workstation environment, if you have users who would like to use the Batch Validation feature of DPC, then install DPC on their workstations. You will also need to provision PWN on the workstations where DPC is installed.

  1. To download the installer, go to https://www.windowbook.com/Support/Downloads, click the DAT-PreCheck™ tile.

  2. The DAT-PreCheck™ Software Update 8.20.13.74 or newer screen will appear, click Download DAT-PreCheck™(64-bit).

  3. Close any open Window Book software application.

  4. After the download is complete, navigate to the downloaded file on the computer or server using File Explorer, right-click on the file and select Run as administrator.

  5. The Window Book InstallAware Wizard will run automatic system checks and confirm all software prerequisites are installed.

    If prerequisites have not been installed, a message will appear indicating they have not been installed. Click OK to close out the installer and go to the DPC download page to download and install prerequisite software - https://www.windowbook.com/Support/Downloads/DAT-PreCheck


  6. The Welcome to Setup Wizard for Window Book DAT-PreCheck (x64) will appear. Click Next to continue.

  7. When the Please exit all applications screen appears, select the I accept the terms of the License Agreement checkbox. Click Next to continue.

  8. When the Microsoft® SQL Server® Options screen displays, choose I need to install SQL Server Express on this Machine to let DPC install SQL Server Express.

  9. The Choose the application folder screen will display; click Next to continue.

    Window Book strongly recommends using the default provided. However, if installed on a server where program files are on a different drive changing the drive letter to match is okay, but please leave the path structure.

  10. The Choose Start Menu group screen will appear. It has the Start Menu group specified and provides other options to enable (for example, Create a Desktop Shortcut). When ready, click Next to continue.

  11. The Ready to update your system screen will appear. Click Next to continue.

  12. The Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express Setup screen will appear. Window Book strongly recommends using the defaults provided. Click Next to continue.

    Window Book strongly recommends using the default provided. However, if installed on a server where program files are on a different drive changing the drive letter to match is okay, but please leave the path structure.

    Please wait screen will display, and it will take a few moments to complete the setup. SQL Server Express is being downloaded and installed.

  13. The MS SQL Management Studio - Information dialog displays and indicates where you can find the SSMS installation files. Click OK to continue the installation of DPC.


    The Please wait while setup... screen will continue showing the progress of the installation of DPC

  14. The Window Book DAT-PreCheck (x64) Setup is complete screen will appear, click Finish.

  15. When DPC launches, it will show the Provisioning screen for PostalWeb (PWN). You will need to access your PWN site to retrieve the API Access ID and API Key. You can locate instructions on finding the ID and Key in the PWN for MSP: Step 4 - Provision Your PWN Site in DPC.

You will need to install SSMS. For installation steps, continue to Installing SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

In addition, to receive the DPC reports, refer to Enable the Service