You must be using Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP,or Windows Vista. If you have any problems at all installing it, please call us immediately and we will help you. Toll free 1-866-239-0469.

The downloads are both large, over 20 MB each, so if you don't have a highspeed connection, we would be happy to send you the trial version on CD. But before purchasing Open Dental, you should be aware that a highspeed internet connection is almost a requirement because that's how we provide quality support. The trial version is fully functional except that there is a 30 patient limit. The download includes a blank database which is identical to the one we normally distribute with the application and it also includes a demo database with a few patients in it.

Step 1: (Not necessary on Vista) Install Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1: WindowsInstaller31.exe (Select "Run" when given a choice).

Step 2a: (skip to step 2b if you are using Windows 2000)  Install the Microsoft dotNET framework version 3.5 SPI. (Select "Run" when given a choice).  If a window comes up with the choice to Repair or Uninstall, then that means you already have it installed on your system.  You can close that window and continue below.

Step 2b: (only if using Windows 2000 or if you have a slow connection)  Install the Microsoft dotNET framework version 2.0. (Select "Run" when given a choice). 

Step 3: Download the trial version by clicking here: TrialDownload-6-5-22.exe (run) (If using Vista, you will have to download first by rightclick, "Save Target As..."  Then right click on the downloaded file, and run as administrator). After downloading and running, the following window will come up (after a 5-10 second pause):

Step 4:  Click Install at the lower right.  Follow the directions carefully.

If you get an error message after the installation of MySQL: It's probably because you are on Vista. Carefully follow the instructions in step 3. But since you already successfully installed the first two items, you can uncheck those boxes along the left side before clicking Install.

Hints:

Remember to Right click, Run as Administrator if you're using Vista.

See the troubleshooting section if you are having problems or give us a call.

If you need to install to multiple computers, see the Installing on a Workstation section.

After installation... Getting Started

Trial Version Improvements