R E C - T E C
ACCIDENT . . . . . RECONSTRUCTION . . . . . . SOFTWARE

"when performance counts"

Compatible with (32 and 64 bit) Windows 7

New - INSIDE R E C - T E C (companion Technical Manual and Workbook)
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Caution - If your license file is several years old, this download may require a (free) replacement license file.  
We will try to replace the file as soon as possible after you notify us that one is required. 
Download REC-TEC

All Versions now include Crash3, SMAC, and Drive3

Microsoft Vista or Windows 7

The download file (RTProVE.exe) may be "run" from the website, automatically starting the extraction process. 

With XP, Vista or Windows 7, the first time REC-TEC is run after "Unzipping" a new upgrade it will be necessary to Right Click on the program Icon on your desktop (or on the application file RECTEC.exe) and select "Run as Administrator".  It is not necessary to disable the Windows7 UAC with the latest W7 upgrades.

Note: In Windows explorer go to C:\Program Files\RECTEC and open the folder.  Place your cursor on RECTEC.exe (application with REC-TEC Icon) and right click.  Go to Properties.  Go to Compatibility.  Near the bottom you will find a checkbox for "Run as Administrator."  Check it, then Check OK. Close the window.

If WinZip generates a message that it is unable to create the output file, it means that a copy of REC-TEC is currently running.  It will be necessary to reboot your computer to terminate the running copy.

It may be necessary to manually allow REC-TEC through the Windows Firewall (see below).   

Helpful tip to show common file types:  In My Computer select the specific drive (C:)>Tools>Folder Options>View.  Uncheck the block "Hide extensions for known file types"

Download Alternate Language F1-Key Help Files

Click here for an important F1-Help file message 

Installation Instructions:

Important:  If this is a Single (or Dual) installation license the program MUST be run from the computer that will be hosting the program.

1. Download the file RTProVE.exe by clicking on "Download REC-TEC" above. It is recommended that you "Run" from the website as this will automatically start the extraction process. 
   
   

2. A WinZip dialog box will appear to let you "Unzip" the program to the correct location - C:\Program Files\RECTEC.  Click on "Unzip".  This should take only a few seconds.   It will be necessary to Right Click on the REC-TEC Icon or browse to the RECTEC.exe file in the program folder and Right Click on it to "Run as Administrator" the first time the program is run.
   
   (You may also save the file to disk.  This will let you save to a CD or other media allowing you to upgrade multiple computers from one download.  RTProVE.exe must be "Run" in order to extract the files to C:\Program Files\RECTEC or the location of your choice.  Please insure that all REC-TEC files are in a REC-TEC directory.)
   
   If installing to a USB (Flash) drive, the program should be installed to (Drive):\RECTEC.  A file in the folder (rectec.bat) when placed in the root directory of the USB drive will start the program without having to search the folder for the RECTEC.exe application file.  Right click on rectec.bat and "Run as Administrator" in Vista or W7 to start REC-TEC from the USB drive.
   
   

3. When the WinZip dialog box appears, All running copies of REC-TEC must be shutdown!  A warning message will appear as a reminder when REC-TEC must be shutdown.
   
   If WinZip generates a message that it is unable to create the output file, it means that a copy of REC-TEC is currently running.  It will be necessary to reboot your computer to terminate the running copy.

Licensing Instructions:  

1. Start the REC-TEC program on the computer that will host the program.  
   

   • If you are licensing a USB drive, the program must be installed on and run from the USB drive.  The program should be installed in the RECTEC folder on the USB drive.  If you have a dual install license, the USB drive must be plugged into the computer on which the licensed REC-TEC program will be installed.  Start the program from the USB drive and complete the License Application Form as described in Step 2. This will generate the correct information for both the computer and the USB drive on the same License Application form.
     
     

2. Select and complete the License Data Information (Email) form.  The Trial copy will have a button on the lower right-hand corner of the information screen that will appear after you click on the big green Select button on the configuration Screen.  You may also get to it using the Help button on the top of the REC-TEC screen.  Remember to include the requested information, including the License name to be displayed on the program and an email address not on a government firewall. 
   
   

3. Send your completed License Information to REC-TEC LLC using the email form.  If there is a problem with REC-TEC trying to initiate your email, the information is also saved to the Windows Clipboard.  Please manually initiate an email to REC-TEC@REC-TEC.com and "Paste" the stored information into the email.  
   
   

4. When you receive your licensing file (Sentinel.rtx) it must be placed in the C:\Program Files\RECTEC folder of the computer (\RECTEC folder on the USB drive).  This file is normally sent to you via email.  

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• If WinZip generates a message that it is unable to create the output file, it may mean that a copy of REC-TEC is currently running.  It will be necessary to restart your computer to terminate the running copy.  If you are using Vista or Windows 7 - See above for Vista and Windows 7 instructions.
  

• Error "...not a valid Win32 application" occurs when you open a downloaded file.