How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:55:06 GMT

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How do I install DonorWise to get started?

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DonorWise is a Windows-based program. You install it into Windows using an installation program found here. It's not a web-based program, but web-based access to DonorWise can be achieved via Citrix or Remote Desktop technology.

DonorWise stores it's data in SQL Server. A free version of SQL Server (SQL Server Express) is offered in the installation program. You can install SQL Server onto the same computer as DonorWise. But if you plan on having multiple people in your office connect to DonorWise, you should install (or use an existing) SQL Server on an office computer/server that is always on and available to others on the network.

When you install SQL Server, be sure to remember the "sa" password. This is required when creating your database (next step). If you let DonorWise install SQL Server for you, this is where you would have entered it:

The first thing you'll need to do when you install DonorWise is create a new database. Under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. Note: You could create a test database to play with before creating your production database. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login. You can scroll down below to the After SQL Server Installation... section to see this explained further.

SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express.

Note: If you already installed SQL Server 2005 Express, you should uninstall it before proceeding.

Here's a link to download: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Express

Be sure to select "SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe". The "WT" part of that means it includes SQL Server Management Studio which is really helpful for troubleshooting.

Pay special attention to the Instance Name. If it won't allow "SQLExpress", maybe use "SQL2012" instead, so you can remember which instance is based on SQL Server 2012.

Pay attention to the installation when it comes time to choose your Authentication options. Be sure to:

allow "Mixed Mode"
set the "sa" password (and REMEMBER IT!!!).

After SQL Server Installation..DonorWise is installed...

Then, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:43:03 GMT

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How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Filed under: Installation

SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express.

Note: If you already installed SQL Server 2005 Express, you should uninstall it before proceeding.

Here's a link to download: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Express

Be sure to select "SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe". The "WT" part of that means it includes SQL Server Management Studio which is really helpful for troubleshooting.

Pay special attention to the Instance Name. If it won't allow "SQLExpress", maybe use "SQL2012" instead, so you can remember which instance is based on SQL Server 2012.

Pay attention to the installation when it comes time to choose your Authentication options. Be sure to:

allow "Mixed Mode"
set the "sa" password (and REMEMBER IT!!!).

After SQL Server Installation...

Then, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:58:16 GMT

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How do I install DonorWise to get started?

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SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express.

Note: If you already installed SQL Server 2005 Express, you should uninstall it before proceeding.

Here's a link to download: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Express

Be sure to select "SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe". The "WT" part of that means it includes SQL Server Management Studio which is really helpful for troubleshooting.

Pay special attention to the installation screenInstance Name. If it won't allow "SQLExpress", maybe use "SQL2012" instead, and make so you can remember which instance is based on SQL Server 2012.

Pay attention to the installation when it comes time to choose your Authentication options. Be sure to:

allow "Mixed AuthenticationMode"

and be sure to
set the "sa" password (and REMEMBER IT!!!).

After SQL Server Installation...

Then, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:55:13 GMT

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How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Filed under: Installation

SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express.

Note: If you already installed SQL Server 2005 Express, you should uninstall it before proceeding.

Pay attention to the installation screen, and make sure to:

allow "Mixed Authentication"
and be sure to set the "sa" password.

Here's a link to download: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Express

Be sure to select "SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe". The "WT" part of that means it includes SQL Server Management Studio which is really helpful for troubleshooting.

Pay attention to the installation screen, and make sure to:

allow "Mixed Authentication"
and be sure to set the "sa" password.

After SQL Server Installation...

Then, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:11:14 GMT

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How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Filed under: Installation

SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express.

Note: If you already installed SQL Server 2005 Express, you should uninstall it before proceeding.

Pay attention to the installation screen, and make sure to:

allow "Mixed Authentication"
and be sure to set the "sa" password.

Here's a link to download: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Express

Be sure to select "SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe". The "WT" part of that means it includes SQL Server Management Studio which is really helpful for troubleshooting.

After SQL Server Installation...

Then, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:21:35 GMT

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How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Filed under: Installation

SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express. Pay attention to the installation screen, and make sure to:

allow "Mixed Authentication"
and be sure to set the "sa" password.

Here's a link to download: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Express

Be sure to select "SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe". The "WT" part of that means it includes SQL Server Management Studio which is really helpful for troubleshooting.

After SQL Server Installation...

Then, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:29:23 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 12/11/2021 5:29:23 AM

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Filed under: Installation

SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express. Pay attention to the installation screen, and make sure to:

allow "Mixed Authentication"
and be sure to set the "sa" password.

Here's a link to download: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Express

Then, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:28:24 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 12/11/2021 5:28:24 AM

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Filed under: Installation

SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express. Pay attention to the installation screen, and make sure to:

allow "Mixed Authentication"
and be sure to set the "sa" password.

Than

Here's a link to download: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Express

Then, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 02:31:43 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 12/17/2020 2:31:43 AM

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Filed under: Installation

SQL Server 2012 Express

If you install SQL Server manually from the Microsoft website, it's recommended that you install SQL Server 2012 Express. Pay attention to the installation screen, and make sure to:

allow "Mixed Authentication"
and be sure to set the "sa" password.

Than, in DonorWise, under the "File" menu, click on "New" to get started. The first time you do this, you'll have to enter "sa" as the login.

How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:25:07 GMT

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How do I install DonorWise to get started?

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How do I install DonorWise to get started?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:57:19 GMT

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