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  • Can't drag desktop shortcut to taskbar

    When you install an update or reinstall software any existing shortcuts for that app are removed but a placeholder may remain in the taskbar. That placeholder icon will appear as a blank white rectang...

  • Retail Realm database conflict error

    Your Retail Realm add-in and RMS database connections must match the original configuration. See Store Operations Administrator, File, Configuration, Server name. The server name must match the entry ...

  • Windows installer message appears when POS or Manager starts

    RMS install log in the Windows Installer is corrupt. You will need to remove RMS using Control Panel then reinstall RMS using the base installer (2.0 CD installer files not MSI download installer) fol...

  • Tool ID already exists

    If you are receiving the error Tool ID already exists in Store Ops or HQ Manager after installing RMS Toolkit, Bicycle Bundle, Hobby Bundle, or DRS Reports/Templates, it means you already have a repor...

  • Problem not listed

    Before you engage our support team for further assistance -- Did you click Help (F1) and read any context-sensitive instructions within the software? Have you searched our Knowledgebase (KB) for an an...

  • POS starts (login successful), but POS screen does not display or is incorrect size

    You have enabled resizable POS screen (not recommended) and restarted the PC whiile POS screen was minimized or PC restarted in middle of the night due to Windows Update or power outage. The first thi...

  • POS does not start (no error); if this does not help see next article

    Make sure all peripheral devices are operating properly (receipt printer, cash drawer, pole display, etc.). Press Ctrl-Alt-Del to view or start Task Manager. Under Applications, locate and highlight S...

  • Error while updating database

    Run Store Operations Administrator, File, Connect, enter your SQL Server password, and click OK. Select Database, Reindex. This should only take a few minutes and other PCs can continue to run RMS whi...

  • Problem printing receipt or opening cash drawer (error 425)

    Most cash drawers connect to the back of the receipt printer. POS tries to pop the drawer first before printing a receipt. If the receipt printer is not functioning, the cash drawer won't open. Verify...

  • Integrated credit card processing problem

    Socket error processing with EMV device. This error indicates the EMV gateway service is not running in background. To start the service, click the NETePay shortcut button on the Windows desktop. You ...