How to Validate the Dental4Windows Database

Centaur has provided an easy to run Database Validation tool for all Dental4windows customers that is located on the desktop of the Server computer. It is recommended this is run once a week to maintain the integrity of the database.

1. Go to the Server computer Desktop

2. Stop the Database services from running, click here for instructions

3. Find the desktop icon named D4w DB Validation                                                                                

4. Right click the D4w DB Validation icon > click Run as administrator                             

5. Click Validate button, note the tool may become unresponsive during the process, however will resolve itself when the validation is complete                                                                                            

6. Once completed click Finish                                                                               

If the database validation tool produces any errors or fails please contact Centaur Support.