How to install Tally.ERP 9 - Multi User on Client machine (Node Machine)

You can install Tally.ERP 9 using one of the following methods:

Method 1:

•        Double click the install.exe icon on the CD.

Method 2:

•        Click START from Windows.
•        Select RUN.
•        TYPE :\INSTALL.
•        Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions displayed on your screen to proceed with the installation of Tally.ERP 9.

1. The Tally.ERP 9 Setup Wizard screen is displayed as shown. 

Click Next to continue with the installation.

3. The Tally.ERP 9 Setup screen is displayed. 

-          In the Programs section, select Tally.ERP 9.

-          In the Tally.ERP 9 Setup section, you can accept the default directories as shown or click on the buttons provided adjacent to the respective text boxes to change the path of Application Directory, Data Directory, Configuration Directory, LanguageDirectory and License Directory.

•         Application Directory - The program files reside in this directory
•          Data Directory – by default Tally.ERP 9 data is stored in C:\Tally.ERP 9\Data. During the installation process, the wizard detects and retains the data path of the previously installed version of Tally.ERP 9.
•          Configuration Directory – by default the configuration files reside in the application directory. Specify the path in case you want the files to be saved elsewhere on your machine.
•       Language Directory – by default the Language files with the extension .dct are stored in the application directory.
•             In the License Details section, select Use License Server and provide the Name / IP Address of the Tally.ERP 9 License Server and port number in the Port field. This will enable the Tally.ERP 9 Client to establish a connection with the license server using the dedicated port.

Note: In case you are installing the License Server and Tally.ERP 9 application on the same computer then you may type Localhost inName/IP field and provide the Port Number in Port field.

5. Click Next.
6. In the Country/Language Selection screen, select Install Operating System Language Support to install Tally.ERP 9 with multi-lingual support.

Note: To use Tally.ERP 9 in English only, uncheck Install Operating Systems Language Support

6. By default, India/SAARC appears in the Country Selection. Select Others if you are not residing in India or any of the SAARCcountries. 

7. Click Install.

8. The Setup Status screen is displayed as shown.

9. You will be prompted for the language support files in the Files needed screen. Insert the operating systems CD in the drive or clickBrowse and select the i386 folder where the required language support files reside on your computer.

10. Click OK to install Language Support.

Note: In case you click Cancel or do not have the operating system CD, the language support will not be available.

11. In the installer screen click Finish to complete Tally.ERP 9 Setup.

On successful installation of Tally.ERP 9, double click on Tally.ERP 9 icon on the desktop to start Tally.ERP 9.