Attention MCE Customers!   Verify that your current computer system meets the minimum system requirements to install and use MCE 3.2.2.  Your computer system must meet these system requirements, at a minimum, in order to upgrade to MCE 3.2.2.   Existing MCE users should follow the upgrade instructions in order to retain information from previous versions.

TYPE	REQUIREMENT
Operating System	Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP (Windows NT is NOT supported.)  NO Network!
Microprocessor	Pentium 100 or higher
Conventional Memory (RAM)	Minimum of 64MB
Hard Disk Space	Minimum of 100MB
Connection/Modem Type	Dial-up Modem supporting Hayes Z Protocol.  (Cable and DSL Modems are not compatible.
Printer	Any fully IBM compatible

Anti-Virus Software

Generally, Anti-Virus Software places itself between Windows and applications and is logged into the Windows registry.  There can be severe conflicts with the MCE and some Anti-Virus Software programs on the market today and most products publish a warning message with their software.  The conflicts are a result of the impact the Anti-Virus Software has on the MCE Databases, which were programmed using Paradox software.  If you experience such a conflict between MCE and your Anti-Virus software, please contact your Anti-Virus Software vendor for assistance.

Installation Procedures

CD Installation Steps: Installing or Upgrading MCE 3.2.2 in Windows 98, 2000, XP, ME
 From CD

1. Complete Step 1 before proceeding, if you have not done so already.
2. Place the CD in the CD ROM Drive. 
3. Click on the “Start” button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
4. Click on “Run.”
5. Type D:setup.exe (depending on the CD ROM drive) if it does not automatically appear. Click on “OK.”
6. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the installation process.
7. After the installation process is complete, setup MCE 3.2.2 using the “Setup Instructions for MCE 3.2.2.”  (NOTE:  MCE 3.2.2 is contained on one CD.  Please keep the CD should you need to uninstall and reinstall MCE 3.2.2 in the future.)
8. After upgrading MCE, you must change the Test/Production indicator to “Production” BEFORE you perform the “Create Electronic Claims” function or your claims will not be received for processing consideration.  The Test/Production indicator is in the “Workday Wrap-Up” Screen.

Downloaded File Installation: Installing or Upgrading MCE 3.2.2 in Windows 98, 2000, XP, ME From Internet Download

1. Download by clicking on the download link below. The installation file is 12.9mb.
2. Choose Run or Open from the File Download box.  The file will automatically save to C:\MCEINSTALL.
3. Navigate to the location where the file was downloaded.  C:\MCEINSTALL\setup.exe
4. Double-click the file named setup.exe - this will extract the necessary installation files into the default directory  C:\PROGRAM FILES\ Medicare
5. Click OK
6. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the installation process.
7. After upgrading MCE, you must change the Test/Production indicator to “Production” BEFORE you perform the “Create Electronic Claims” function or your claims will not be received for processing consideration.  The Test/Production indicator is in the “Workday Wrap-Up” Screen.

Once the above steps are followed, an MCE icon will be placed on your desktop.  Double-click on the icon and begin your office setup.