Can I Close My P3 Party Remotely?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the logistics of closing a P3 party remotely, particularly when a consultant is away from their primary computer. Participants share their personal experiences and methods for backing up and restoring P3 data across different devices.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Technical explanation
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, discusses the possibility of closing a party from a different location by using a portable memory device to back up and restore P3 data.
  • Another participant shares their experience of emailing backup files to themselves to facilitate access on different computers.
  • Several users mention the use of external drives or flash drives for backing up P3 data, with one participant noting the affordability of flash drives at office supply stores.
  • One participant expresses frustration with technical issues related to loading P3 onto a laptop, seeking assistance from others in the thread.
  • Another participant highlights the importance of ensuring that the P3 disc is up to date and mentions potential issues that could arise from differences in computer systems.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best methods for backing up and restoring P3 data, with no clear consensus on a single approach. Participants share various techniques that have worked for them personally.

Contextual Notes

Participants appear to be sharing their individual experiences with P3 software and its functionality, particularly in relation to remote access and data management.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for consultants looking for practical solutions to manage their P3 parties while away from their primary devices.

chefshawna
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I am going back home to WV tomorrow and have one party that was supposed to close tonight, but she has been sick and wants to keep it open until Thursday, well I won't be here. Can I just take my P3 disc to my parents and download it onto their computer and close the party there?
 
Shawna~

(PLEASE correct me, if I am wrong everyone!)

If you are going to do that, I think you need to backup your P3 to a portable memory (that you can also plug into the computer you will have access to in WV) Then, load P3 and do a "restore" which will basically put all of your past orders, etc. onto that version of your P3. Close out your show there, and then backup AGAIN, which will include the new show and orders. When you get home, you will need to do the "restore" thing on your computer before you try to add anything else into P3 on that computer.

If there is an easier way, everyone, please chime in!! But really, I do that all of the time (I have a computer in the kitchen, but I can't print off of it. So, I need to go back and forth...so I do exactly like I typed above.)
 
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Could I burn it onto a CD, I don't have a zip drive. What do you use to back up yours?
 
I have P3 on my laptop and my desktop, so when I back up my laptop I e-mail the file to myself and upload it on my desktop. Then I just restore from there. Hope that makes sense. I would keep an external back up too just to be safe.
 
If you have laptop with the ppp installed on it wouldn't you be able to put in the rest of the show and find a place that has free wireless connection in order to send the order off, such as McDonald's, Borders Bookstore, etc.?? Never tried this myself but it may work.

Susan
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I don't have a laptop, but I hope to be getting one soon!!
 
KellyTheChef said:
Shawna~

(PLEASE correct me, if I am wrong everyone!)

If you are going to do that, I think you need to backup your P3 to a portable memory (that you can also plug into the computer you will have access to in WV) Then, load P3 and do a "restore" which will basically put all of your past orders, etc. onto that version of your P3. Close out your show there, and then backup AGAIN, which will include the new show and orders. When you get home, you will need to do the "restore" thing on your computer before you try to add anything else into P3 on that computer.

If there is an easier way, everyone, please chime in!! But really, I do that all of the time (I have a computer in the kitchen, but I can't print off of it. So, I need to go back and forth...so I do exactly like I typed above.)
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When changing computers for good do I do the same thing? Just back it up on a portable memory and put it on the new computer and restore it?
 
JAE said:
When changing computers for good do I do the same thing? Just back it up on a portable memory and put it on the new computer and restore it?
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Yep, that's it! I used to use my laptop for shows, then save PPP on a USB drive and then upload the file to my desktop. I'm switching to a new laptop (FINALLY - a better one that doesn't shut down on me!) this weekend, so I'll do the same thing.
 
Where is "restore" or should I ask how do we restore? My dh is doing this and my P3 is asking for my consultant # and password in the new computer. It won't take my actual # and password.
 
That's odd. It should work the same - once it's installed, you enter the program, go to "help" and select "restore from backup."
 
Can anyone help me- I can't even load S/S 08 PPP onto my laptop. I followed the instructions from CC and nothing is happening. I am so frustrated. Anyone else having this problem. I have tried all my drives but nothing is happening.
Thank you so much
Jane
 
How current is the P3 disc you are using. Keep in mind that it is going to need to install updates. I currently have P3 installed on a laptop and on my home desktop.
If you are somewhat computer savvy it should not be too difficult but depending on the differences in the PCs there could be problems, should't be, but could.
One thing you absolutely need to do is delete completely the temporary install that you are doing since it will store ALL of your customer information on that unit.
 
How do you restore from one computer to the other using a flash drive?
 
Never mind. I got it done!!!!! Very fast and easy!!!!!!
 
just an FYI...i got a flash drive at office depot for $10...its a 1 gb but i only put ppp on it so that i can go between my laptop and my desktop. plus if you use your pc office depot card its even cheaper. they also have larger ones too. just thought i would give you a heads up.
 
Thanks, Sandy. The one I have I am only going to use for P3 too just to keep that straight. I am thinking of getting another just to back up other files I have.
 
pamperedharriet said:
Never mind. I got it done!!!!! Very fast and easy!!!!!!
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Glad you were able to get it going. The flash drive I got has a built in encryption and password system so I don't have to worry about any information being taken off of it incase I lose it.
 
KimoMakano said:
Glad you were able to get it going. The flash drive I got has a built in encryption and password system so I don't have to worry about any information being taken off of it incase I lose it.
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Thanks so much and for the info about the encryption and password system!
 

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Can I Close My P3 Party Remotely?

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