Vista Overview with MetriQ Time Tracking Software

How does MetriQ differ in Microsoft Vista?

Running MetriQ in the Microsoft operating system 'Vista', requires a number of minor changes, detailed below:

1. MetriQ can only be run as an elevated application.
Because MetriQ integrates into the operating system, key functionality can only be achieved if MetriQ is run as an elevated program. This means that if you are a standard user, then you will be prompted for the credentials of an Administrator. If you are an Administrator, then MetriQ will prompt you for consent before the program runs. However, in both scenarios, icons launched from the MetriQ desktop will not require either credentials or consent prompting.

2. MetriQ can no longer drag and drop directly from explorer or the windows Desktop. Instead, a new 'portal' window has been created onto which you can drag your icons. The portal will communicate with MetriQ and add the icons that you have dragged onto the portal.

To open the Drag/Drop Portal press the button shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Drag/Drop Portal Button.

The Drag/Drop Portal will then open as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Drag/Drop Portal window.

You many now drag/drop your icons onto this portal window, and MetriQ will automatically incorporate them into the selected User Folder.

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