DVC-Program Download Directions
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Download Directions   (Note substitute the actual Program Name any place you see NameHere)

1.  Download the self-extracting ZIP file (named DVC-NameHereZIP.exe) by clicking on the download link located directly above.  You will be asked whether you want to  SAVE the download to your computer, or to OPEN it directly. (If you save it on your computer, keep track of what directory you saved it in.)

2-A.  If you OPENED it as part of the download process, then the extraction process will automatically start upon download completeion.

2-B.  If you SAVED it as part of the download, then you will need to launch (run) the extraction program.  Do this by using your MyComputer or Windows Explore file directory program to navigate to the drive/directory where you saved the downloaded file.  There simply select the file DVC-NameHereZIP.exe and run it.  (Either double-click on the filename or right click on the filename and select OPEN from the pop-up window.

3.  The Zip file you downloaded will say it's ready to Extract the installation program.  Click the EXTRACT button to continue.  The actual program installation will automatically start after extraction is completed.

4.  During installation the program will put a shortcut on your desktop and another shortcut in your Start/Programs directory under the folder DVC Planner and a filename of DVC-NameHere by Caskbill.
Special note for the DVC-Planner program, if you are upgrading from a previous version then you may want to transfer any saved vacation plans or contract information you previously entered and put it into the new program.  See the README file in the installation directory for instructions on how to move saved vacation plans and contracts from the old directory to the new directory.

Additional Information   

Your computer security is important to me.  I certify all DVC programs by Caskbill are free of any adware, spyware, or viruses of any kind.
DVC Programs by Caskbill are for Windows PC's only.  Windows 98 (SR2 or newer.) Sorry, there are no versions for the Mac.

All programs are copyrighted (see below) and all rights are reserved.

DVC Programs by Caskbill all use Windows Installer 2.0 which should already be on your computer.  If you haven't installed any new programs in the last 5-years, and don't use Window's Update feature, then you may still have an old version of Windows Installer.  Your computer will notify you if you need to update your installer.  If you need to update your installer program, you can download the latest version at Microsoft. If you're running XP, then you already have Windows Installer version 2.0

Now the legal stuff:  DVC Programs by Caskbill are distributed as either freeware or shareware.  The basic DVC-Tracker program is available as freeware, however upgrades are available for purchase.  For all programs, users are restricted to downloading for their own personal use only.  No commercial use of any program is allowed.  Upgrades for DVC-Tracker are for one program and it's single associated database, located on one computer only.  No program may be distributed by any outside parties without the written consent of the developer.  (C) 2002 - 2008.  All rights reserved.