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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
License Agreement – Please Read ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Quick Start............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Software ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Minimum System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Installing the Applications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Accessing the Installed Applications...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Software Registration and Activation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Postponing Software Registration ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
What You Need to Register Your Software ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Step 1 - Serial Number ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Step 2 - Personal Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Step 3 - Online Registration and Activation....................................................................................................................................... 7
Explanation of Activation Errors ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Completing the Registration .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Uninstalling the Applications ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Display Problems With the Software ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Turn off Screen Savers ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Using Other Applications Along With the Program .............................................................................................................................. 10
Contact Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Support Center................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Customer Service ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Technical Support ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
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LICENSE AGREEMENT – PLEASE READ
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Programs in accordance with Becker’s refund policy as provided at http://www.becker.com/accounting/cpaexamreview/courses/CPAReview/policies-procedures.cfm.
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QUICK START
Below is a brief overview of what you need to do to install the software and prepare for the course.
PC:
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Mac:
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Install the software.
a. Insert the Startup Disc in your DVD drive.
b. Run BPEAutoLoader from the AutoPlay menu or navigate to your DVD drive and run setup.exe.
c. Select Start Software Installation and follow the instructions.
Register and activate your software.
View the Course Introduction video.
Install the software.
a. Insert the Startup Disc in your DVD drive.
b. Wait for the window to open and then click the “Install Becker’s CPA Exam Review” icon.
c. Follow the setup instructions.
Register and activate your software.
View the Course Introduction video.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
This section shows you how to install and activate the software and provides a brief description of what is installed.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC:
You will need a PC that meets the following minimum specifications to use the Becker applications:
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Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7
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1.5 GHz processor or faster
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1 GB RAM or greater (2 GB highly recommended)
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Hard drive with 500 MB or more free space (to copy optional homework files you will need an additional 500 MB of free
space)
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Video card capable of 1024 × 600 resolution and 32-bit color or more
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Sound card and speakers
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DVD drive
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To print the Performance Summary Report, a Windows-compatible printer is required
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Administrative-level access is required to activate and operate the software
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You must have access to the Internet at some point (not necessarily from this computer) to activate the software
* Support for Windows Millennium Edition (ME), and Windows 2000
Although Windows ME/2000 operating systems are no longer supported by Microsoft, the Becker applications normally run
successfully under these operating systems. However, we will not be able to provide support for running the software under
Windows ME, or Windows 2000.
Mac:
You will need a Mac that meets the following minimum specifications to use the Becker applications:
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Mac OS-X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or 10.7 (Lion)
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Intel x86 based processor*
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512 MB RAM or greater (1GB highly recommended)
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Hard drive with 500 MB or more free space (to copy optional homework files you will need an additional 500 MB of free
space)
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Video card capable of 1024 × 768 resolution and 32-bit color or more
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Sound card and speakers
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DVD drive
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To print the Performance Summary Report, a Mac-compatible printer is required
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Administrative-level access is required to activate and operate the software
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You must have access to the Internet at some point (not necessarily from this computer) to activate the software
*Support for PowerPC based Macs
All Becker native Mac applications have been designed to run on Intel x86 based Macintosh computers. The Becker native Mac
applications will not run on any PowerPC based Macintosh computers. We will not be able to provide support for running the
software on any PowerPC based Macintosh computer.
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INSTALLING THE APPLICATIONS
PC:
Please follow the steps below to install the applications.
1. Close all open windows and applications.
2. Insert the Startup Disc in your DVD drive and Run BPEAutoLoader from the AutoPlay menu.
3. If Setup does not start automatically, navigate to your DVD drive and run setup.exe.
4. The Setup program will take you through the installation process step by step. We recommend using the default options
during setup.
Mac:
Please follow the steps below to install the applications.
1. Close all open windows and applications.
2. Insert the Startup Disc in your DVD drive.
3. Wait for the window to open and then click the “Install Becker’s CPA Exam Review” icon.
4. The Setup program will take you through the installation process step by step. We recommend using the default options
during setup.
ACCESSING THE INSTALLED APPLICATIONS
PC:
You have the option to create a shortcut to the CPA Exam Review application on your desktop when the software is installed.
Additionally, the installation process creates a shortcut on your computer's Start menu for easy access. To launch the software, click
Start, Programs, and then the Becker’s CPA Exam Review – 2012 Edition program folder. You will see the CPA Exam Review
application as well as a link to the uninstaller.
Mac:
To launch the CPA Exam Review application browse to the Becker’s CPA Exam Review - 2012 Edition folder inside your
Applications folder. Once inside the Applications folder, click the icon titled Becker’s CPA Exam Review.
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SOFTWARE REGISTRATION AND ACTIVATION
Becker’s CPA Exam Review Course applications are copy-protected. The first time you start the CPA Exam Review application, you
will see the Software Registration Wizard screen.
The Software Registration Wizard will walk you through the registration and activation process step by step. Click Next to begin the
registration process.
Note: Please make sure the date in your computer is accurate before activating the software. Activating with an incorrect
date will result in improper activation of your software.
Postponing Software Registration
If you do not have the necessary information to register the product or encounter any difficulty in the process, you have the option of
postponing the registration process. To do so, click the Later button at any time during the registration process. You will be able to use
the CPA Exam Review Course software for fifteen (15) days, which will give you ample time to register your software. After this period,
you MUST register the software to continue using it.
What You Need to Register Your Software
You will need the following to register and activate your software:
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The software serial number
You will find the serial number on the back cover of the Becker’s CPA Exam Review Startup Disc package.
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Internet access
Internet access is required to verify your enrollment in the course and the validity of the serial number.
Please note that Internet access from the computer you are installing the software on is NOT necessary. This will be
explained in more detail later.
Step 1 - Serial Number
When you click Next from the welcome screen of the Software Registration Wizard, you will be asked to enter your 16-digit serial
number from the back cover of the Becker’s CPA Exam Review Startup Disc package. If you have entered the serial number
incorrectly, you will see an error message.
At this point, you can click Later to postpone the registration (see the Postponing the Software Registration section). You can also
click Cancel to terminate the application.
Step 2 - Personal Information
After your have successfully provided your serial number, you will see the Personal Information screen. To complete this step, please
enter the requested information on the screen. All the fields are required and must be completed in order to continue to the next step.
Please make sure to enter all the information accurately. The data you provide here will be verified via the Internet later in this process
and must match the information you provided when you registered for the course.
Furthermore, this data will be saved permanently with this serial number and must match EXACTLY every time you need to activate
your software. Therefore, please take special care and enter the information accurately.
Please note that the information you provide here will NOT be shared, nor will it be used for marketing purposes. It will be
used for the sole purpose of registering your software.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3 - Online Registration and Activation
In this step, the information you have provided thus far will be verified via the Internet. You have two options to complete this step:
1.
Automatic Activation
If you have an Internet connection from the computer you are activating, the wizard can perform this process automatically.
Click Automatic to start the process; you will see the Automatic Activation section on the following page.
2.
Manual Activation
If you do not have an Internet connection, or if you experience any difficulty using the Automatic option, you can activate your
software manually. Click Manual and skip to the section titled Manual Activation.
AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION
Once the automatic activation process is completed successfully, you will see the Software Registration Wizard Completed screen. If
you see this screen, skip to the Completing the Registration section.
If the activation process is not completed successfully, you will see a screen with a brief explanation of the problem. Please see the
Explanation of Activation Errors section for a detailed list of the possible errors you may encounter and suggestions on how to
correct them.
MANUAL ACTIVATION
Please follow the steps below to manually activate your software.
1.
If necessary, click Manual and make sure that the Manual Activation Instructions screen of the wizard is displayed.
2.
Click Print My Data and get a printout of the information you have provided here. If you don't have a printer, click this button
anyway. A print preview of the report is shown by default. Write down all the information that appears in the Activation
Preview window.
3.
Click Cancel to terminate the application. Optionally, if you need to use the software in the meantime, click Later to postpone
the registration process and start the software (see the Postponing the Registration Process section).
4.
From a computer that has an Internet connection, point your browser to the Web site address indicated in the printout you
received in Step 2.
5.
In this Web site, enter all the requested information EXACTLY as it appears in the printout and click Activate.
6.
If the Web site is able to verify the information you have provided, you will be given a 16-digit Activation Code. If you receive
an activation code, skip to Step 7. Otherwise, you will see a brief description of the problem encountered. Please see the
Explanation of Activation Errors section for a detailed list of the possible errors and how to fix them.
7.
Start the CPA Exam Review application. When you see the Software Registration Wizard, click Next until you see Step 3 of
the Software Registration Wizard and then click Manual.
8.
In the Manual Activation Instructions screen, click Next. You will see the Step 4 - Activate Software screen.
9.
Enter the 16-digit activation code you received in Step 6 in the space provided on this screen and click Activate.
10. If you have entered the activation code correctly, you will see the Software Registration Wizard Completed screen. Skip to
the Completing the Registration section.
11. If you see the Invalid Activation Code Error message it may be because of one of the following reasons:
A. You may have mistyped the activation code. Check your entry, make any necessary corrections, and try again.
B. The personal information and/or serial number you entered in the software does not match those you entered on the Web
site. Click Back and repeat the previous steps. The information you enter here MUST match what you enter on the Web
site EXACTLY. Otherwise, you will continue to see the Invalid Activation Code message.
Please note that there are no other reasons for receiving this error message other than the reasons mentioned
previously. As a result, technical support or customer service cannot correct the problem for you. Please follow steps
1 through 9 and make sure that the information you enter in the Web site is EXACTLY as it appears here.
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Explanation of Activation Errors
Following is a list of the possible errors or warnings you may receive during the activation process along with a detailed explanation of
how to address them.
UNABLE TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
If an error is encountered when you are attempting to connect to the Internet, you will see a message indicating that the wizard was
unable to connect to the Internet. When you click OK to close this message, you will see the Manual Activation Instructions screen. If
you wish to try the automatic process again, click Back to return to Step 3 of the wizard and click Automatic. Otherwise, return to the
Manual Activation section to activate your software manually.
INVALID SERIAL NUMBER
This error occurs when you have entered the serial number incorrectly. Click Continue and enter the 16-digit serial number exactly as it
appears on the back of the Startup Disc package.
MISMATCHED NAME
This error occurs when the serial number has been previously activated with a different name. The software can be activated on
multiple computers; however, it can only be registered and used by one student. The software license is nontransferable, and the
software can only be used by the person who purchased the course.
If you see this message, go back in the wizard (by clicking Back) and check to make sure you have correctly entered the serial number
(in Step 1 of the wizard) and your personal information (in Step 2 of the wizard). If you have confirmed that the information you have
provided is correct and you continue to see this message, follow the steps below:
1.
Click Cancel to terminate the application. If you need to use the software, click Later to postpone the registration process and
start the software (see the Postponing the Registration Process section).
2.
Send an e-mail to OnlineActivation@beckercpa.com. In the subject line of the e-mail enter "Activation Mismatched Name
Error," and in the body of the e-mail include the following information:
Your full name and address
The serial number of the software
Please note that this issue can only be resolved via e-mail. Please do not telephone customer service or technical
support for this issue.
3.
You will receive a reply with instructions on how to correct this issue within one week after the receipt of your email. Please
note that you can use the CPA Exam Review software during this period by clicking Later when the registration screen
appears.
EXPIRED LICENSE
This error occurs when a serial number is activated AFTER the license for that serial number has expired. If you see this message,
contact a customer service representative for information on how to purchase an upgrade.
MULTIPLE ACTIVATION WARNING
This warning message occurs when a serial number has been activated on three computers. Although the software is activated on
these three computers, you will not be able to activate the software on any additional computers. If you attempt to activate the software
again after seeing this message, you will receive the Unsuccessful Authentication error (described in the next section).
UNSUCCESSFUL AUTHENTICATION
This error occurs when the serial number has been activated more than the maximum activations allowed or when suspicious activity
has been detected on the serial number. If you see this message, you must contact a Becker customer service representative to
correct the issue.
Please note that this issue can only be resolved by the Becker customer service representatives. Please do not contact
technical support for this issue.
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Completing the Registration
Once you have activated the software, you must confirm your understanding of two important terms of the software license to complete
the registration process.
First, please note that the software is for the sole use of the individual who purchased it and is nontransferable. Therefore, the
first step to complete the registration process is to acknowledge that you are the authorized licensee to use this software. Click the
check box confirming this fact and click Finish.
Finally, you will see the Software License and Use Policy screen. Please note that the software is licensed to you for a limited
time, and the software will not function after the license has expired. This screen indicates how long the license is valid and when
your license expires. Once the software license expires you must reenroll to continue to use it. You must confirm your agreement to this
policy by clicking Agree. After you click Agree the software will be activated and the main screen will appear.
Uninstalling the Applications
PC:
Follow these steps to remove the software from your computer:
1.
Close all open windows and applications.
2.
Open the Windows Control Panel.
3.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall A Program applet.
4.
Click Becker’s CPA Exam Review – 2012 Edition icon.
5.
Click Uninstall. This button may have a different name depending on the version of Windows installed.
6.
Follow the instructions to remove the application.
Mac:
Follow these steps to remove the software from your computer:
1.
Close all open windows and applications.
2.
Open Finder from your dock and then select Applications from the Places heading.
3.
Drag the Becker’s CPA Exam Review – 2012 Edition folder from the Applications folder to the Trash bin.
4.
Remove any remaining Becker files. Open Finder and then open your user account. Open the Library folder, and then open
the Application Support folder. Delete the folder for the appropriate version of the software (e.g., Becker’s CPA Exam Review
– 2012 Edition). Return to the Library folder and open the Preferences folder. Locate any com.Becker files and delete them.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before contacting technical support for assistance, please check this section and apply the suggested system settings for the problem
you are experiencing. Following the suggestions made here will fix the problem in most cases.
DISPLAY PROBLEMS WITH THE SOFTWARE
In order to correctly use Becker’s CPA Exam Review software you must have your monitor display set for 32-bit color or higher and a
resolution of 1024 × 600 at a minimum. Although you can use the application with lower resolutions, many of the screens will be cut off.
The resolution at the actual exam will be 1024 × 768, so it is highly recommended that you use the same setting on your computer to
get familiar with the size.
The Large Font setting also results in the applications not displaying properly. Please turn off Large Font setting and make sure to use
the normal 96 DPI font size.
TURN OFF SCREEN SAVERS
Please disable the screen saver when viewing lectures. Although the lecture playback is in progress, the operating system may
conclude that your computer is idle and start the screen saver.
USING OTHER APPLICATIONS ALONG WITH THE PROGRAM
Switching to other applications while viewing a lecture does NOT stop the lecture presentation (it will continue to run in the background).
Exit the program first and then run the other application. Using other applications while the software is running is not recommended.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Support Center
The Becker Support Center (http://www.becker.com/accounting/cpaexamreview/support-center/) is your
source for software updates, errata, supplemental materials, customer service, technical support and unlimited
academic support. You can also access the site from www.becker.com.
Customer Service
Call 1-877-CPA-EXAM (Outside the U.S. 1-630-472-2213)
Technical Support
Self-Study: Call 1-877-784-1997 (Outside the U.S. 1-630-574-1997)
Online Course: Call 1-866-866-7053 or visit https://supportcenter.embanet.com/becker
Have your product, serial number, and computer available.
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