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What are the system requirements?
I don't have .NET Framework 1.1 or 2.0. How can I install it?
What do I get when I purchase the ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component?
Why I can't see the results for all ZIP Codes or Postal Codes?
May I know the distance between two ZIP/Postal Code?
Can I find all ZIP Codes or Postal Codes within a given radius from another ZIP code or Postal Code?
How is the ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component licensed?
Can I resell or redistribute your database in our client application?
How can I upgrade from one data package to another?
How do I install the database?
Do I need to pay for the upgrade in future versions?
How many records are in this evaluation version?
Does the ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component work without an Internet connection?
I already have data subscription from ZIPCodeWorld.com. Can I use this ZIPCodeWorld Desktop?
 

 
Q: What are the system requirements?
A:The ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component requires:
  • Windows 98SE / NT4.0 / 2000 / Me / XP / Server 2003
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 or higher
  • 10 MB additional free disk space with optional US ZIP code data
  • 50 MB additional free disk space with optional Canadian postal code data
 
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Q: I don't have .NET Framework 1.1 or 2.0. How can I install it?
A: 1. Download .NET Framework 1.1 at http://www.zipcodeworld.com/download/dotnetfx.exe 
         Or 
         Download .NET Framework 2.0 at http://www.zipcodeworld.com/download/dotnetfx2.0.exe 
     2. Do one of the following:

  • To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location. Follow the instructions until setup is complete.
  • To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk. Run dotnetfx.exe and follow the instructions until setup is complete.
 
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Q: What do I get when I purchase the ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component?
A:
You will receive a license key file which removes the random delay in the component. You will also receive a download account to access the latest monthly update for the ZIPCodeWorld database.
 
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Q: Why I can't see the results for all ZIP Codes or Postal Codes?
A: The ZIPCodeWorld Desktop comes with sample database files with minimal records for evaluation purposes. Please register and subscribe to the US ZIP Code or Canada Postal Code for a complete set of results.
 
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Q: May I know the distance between two ZIP/Postal Code?
A: Yes.The ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component provides a distance calculation service. The distance calculator is able to calculate the distance between two ZIP/Postal Code in miles.
 
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Q: Can I find all ZIP Codes or Postal Codes within a given radius from another ZIP code or Postal Code?
A: Yes. The ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component makes this very easy. You just pass in the source ZIP/Postal code and the radius in miles, and you will get a complete list of ZIP Codes or Postal Codes.
 
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Q: How is the ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component licensed?
A: Upon purchase, you will receive a license key which will allow you to download SDK updates and database updates for a period of one year. You are licensed for the use of the .NET component and the database per physical machine. Multiple licenses are required if you distribute the software to more than one machine. If you are using this component in a server application, only one license is required per server.

 
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Q: Can I resell or redistribute your database in our client application?
A: You can resell our product provided there are separate licenses for each client. A single license cannot be sold to multiple parties.

 
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Q: How can I upgrade from one data package to another?
A: If you are upgrading within a year of your original purchase, then you will only need to pay for the difference in price.
Step 1. Login to ZIPCodeWorld.
Step 2. Select the license you wish to upgrade.
Step 3. Click on the upgrade button.
Step 4. Select the product you wish to upgrade to.
Step 5. Click on the upgrade button.
Step 6. Fill in all the required fields.
Step 7. Click on the Submit button.
 
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Q: How do I install the database?
A: For Microsoft(r) Access user, you need to download the database in Microsoft(r) Access format from our web site. Then unzip and replace the existing database.  For Microsoft(r) SQL Server and MySQL user, you need to download the database in CSV format from our web site. Then execute the import script that we have provided.

 
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Q: Do I need to pay for the upgrade in future versions?
A: If you have already purchased the ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component, there is NO charge for any upgrades for version 1.x. Simply install any future 1.x release on top of the current version.
 
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Q: How many records are in this evaluation version?
A: There are only 100 records of US ZIP Code and Canada Postal Code in the evaluation version.
 
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Q: Does the ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component work without an Internet connection?
A: Yes. The ZIPCodeWorld data file is being installed in your local drive. You will only require an Internet connection when you need to update your ZIPCodeWorld database.
 
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Q: I already have data subscription from ZIPCodeWorld.com. Can I use this ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component?
A: Yes. You just need to register the ZIPCodeWorld Utility .NET Component and enjoy the full benefits of this program.
 
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