You must be using Windows 2000, 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 One: Download the trial version by clicking here: TrialDownload-5-7-16.exe (If using Vista, you might 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:

Step Two: Select Unzip to save the files to the given location and to automatically run the installation program. If, for some reason, you need to run in again later, a copy will be on your harddrive at the specified location

Step Three: (only If the window above won't come up, and you instead get an error message)  If this is the case, then you are probably on an older computer.  You will need to install the Microsoft dotNET framework version 2.0. (Select "Open" when given a choice).  If the dotNET framework installer won't even run, then you will also need to first install Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1: WindowsInstaller31.exe (Select "Open" when given a choice).

Step Four: At the top of this window, select the 'New Server' option. The appropriate checkboxes will be marked. Click Install.  Follow the directions carefully.

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