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Install ProPay in AWS

This final step covers installing ProPay on your AWS EC2 server and configuring workstation access.

Prerequisites

  • EC2 instance running Windows Server
  • Administrator privileges on the EC2 server
  • ProPay installation files from Paysoft
  • VPN connection established (optional, for office network integration)

Important: Follow these steps in the exact order shown. If you encounter problems, verify you have not skipped any steps.

Step 1: Create the Payroll Folder

  1. Connect to your EC2 server via Remote Desktop.
  1. Open File Explorer.
  1. Navigate to your root drive (C:\ or D:\).
  1. Create a new folder named Payroll.

Example path: `C:\PAYROLL\` or `D:\PAYROLL\`

Step 2: Configure Sharing and Permissions

  1. Right-click the Payroll folder.
  1. Select Properties.
  1. Click the Sharing tab.
  1. Click Share.
  1. Add users or groups (e.g., Everyone).
  1. Set the permission level to Read/Write.
  1. Click Share to apply.
  1. Click the Security tab.
  1. Click Edit.
  1. Select the Everyone group.
  1. Remove Full Control permission (leave Modify, Read & Execute, List, Read, Write).
  1. Click OK.

Note: The goal is to grant MODIFY permissions (ability to edit and delete files) to network users without granting Full Control.

Step 3: Map the Network Drive

  1. Open File Explorer.
  1. In the address bar, type: `\\localhost`
  1. Press Enter.
  1. Right-click the Payroll folder.
  1. Select Map network drive.
  1. Choose a drive letter (e.g., P:).
  1. Click Finish.

Path Reference:

  • Server physical path: `C:\PAYROLL\PAYSOFT\PROPAY26\`
  • Mapped path: `P:\PAYSOFT\PROPAY26\`

Step 4: Install ProPay

For new installations

  1. Download the ProPay executable from Paysoft.
  1. Run the installer.
  1. When prompted for the installation location, select the mapped network drive (P:\).
  1. Complete the installation wizard.

For migrations from existing installation

  1. Copy the entire PAYSOFT folder from your old computer.
  1. Paste it into the Payroll folder on the server.
  1. Right-click the PAYSOFT folder and select Properties.
  1. Click the Security tab.
  1. Click Advanced.
  1. Check Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object.
  1. Click Apply and then OK.

Step 5: Modify FWAPP.INI

  1. Navigate to `C:\PAYROLL\PAYSOFT\PROPAY26\` (or your installation path).
  1. Locate and delete the file named FWAPP.INI.
  1. Run PAY2026.EXE (or your version's executable).
  1. This generates a new configuration file with correct paths.
  1. Exit the program.

Step 6: Activate Your License and Test

  1. Open File Explorer.
  1. Navigate to your mapped drive (P:\).
  1. Open PAYSOFT, then PROPAY26.
  1. Right-click PAY2026.EXE (or your version).
  1. Select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).
  1. Double-click the shortcut to launch ProPay.
  1. If this is a new installation, activate your software license. See Update Your Software License.
  1. Go to Utilities > Display License Information.
  1. Verify that your company information displays correctly.

Step 7: Configure Workstations

Repeat these steps on each workstation that needs access to ProPay:

  1. Open File Explorer on the workstation.
  1. In the address bar, type: `\\SERVERNAME` (replace with your actual server name or IP).
  1. Press Enter.
  1. Right-click the Payroll shared folder.
  1. Select Map network drive.
  1. Choose the same drive letter used on the server (e.g., P:).
  1. Check Reconnect at sign-in.
  1. Click Finish.
  1. Navigate to P:\PAYSOFT\PROPAY26\.
  1. Right-click PAY2026.EXE.
  1. Select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).
  1. Launch ProPay and verify license information displays correctly.

Step 8: Printer and Font Setup

Install printers and fonts on each workstation for proper report printing:

  1. Install any required printers on each workstation.
  1. Copy ProPay fonts to each workstation if needed.
  1. Configure default printer settings within ProPay.

Refer to the ProPay help topics on printer configuration for detailed instructions.

You Are All Set

You have successfully installed ProPay in AWS. Your system is now ready to use.

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