Installing Saleculator on Windows

The following instructions are for installing Saleculator on Windows. You must have Java installed before installing Saleculator.

Before You Begin: System Requirements for Saleculator POS #

✅ Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit recommended)
✅ Administrator Rights: Required for Java, MySQL, and software installation
✅ Disk Space: Minimum 128GB recommended
✅ Memory: 4GB RAM or higher for optimal performance
✅ Display: 1366×768 resolution or higher

Step 1: Install Java (JDK 8 or later) #

1. Check if Java is installed:
   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.
   • In Command Prompt, type: java -version
   • If Java is installed, the version will appear. If not, proceed to install it.
2. Download & Install Java:
   • Download from: https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
   • Run the downloaded .exe file and follow the installer steps.
   • Leave all settings as default and complete the installation.

Step 2: Install MySQL Community Server 5.7 #

1. Download MySQL 5.7:
   • Link: https://downloads.mysql.com/archives/get/p/25/file/mysql-installer-community-5.7.33.0.msi
2. Run the Installer:
   • Double-click the downloaded .msi file.
   • Choose “Server Only” setup type → Click Next.
   • If prompted, install Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (required).
3. Complete Installation:
   • Click Execute → Wait for installation → Click Next.
   • In Configuration, select “Server Mode Only” → Click Next.
4. Set Root Password:
   • Under “Accounts and Roles”, enter:
     • Password: password (all lowercase)
     • Confirm Password: password
   • Click Next.
5. Finalize Setup:
   • Click Execute → Wait → Click Finish.
6. Create SALECULATOR Database:
   • Open MySQL 5.7 Command Line Client from Start Menu.
   • Enter password: password.
   • Run these commands: CREATE DATABASE SALECULATOR; for creating database
   • Run these commands: SHOW DATABASES; — Verify “SALECULATOR” appears exit

Step 3: Install Saleculator POS #

1. Download Saleculator:
   • Link: https://www.saleculator.com/download/Saleculator.zip
2. Extract Files:
   • Create a folder (e.g., C:\Saleculator).
   • Extract the ZIP file here. You’ll see:
     • lib (folder)
     • Saleculator.Jar
     • Saleculator.ICO
3. Create Desktop Shortcut:
   • Right-click Saleculator.Jar → Send to → Desktop (create shortcut).
4. Change Icon (Optional):
   • Right-click the shortcut → Properties → Change Icon → Browse to Saleculator.ICO → Select → Apply → OK.

Step 4: Activate Saleculator #

1. Run Saleculator:
   • Double-click the desktop shortcut (Saleculator.Jar).
   • When prompted “Do you want to create a database?”, click Yes.
2. Activation Window:
   • To get a trial key, click Trial → Fill in your details (name, email, etc.).
   • Check your email for the trial key → Copy-paste it into the activation window → Click Activate.
3. Login:
   • Use the default passwords:
     • Admin: 1111
     • Manager: 2222
     • Cashier: 3333