THE ISSUE:
When installing Expedite Bid, a Windows registry entry is set which tells
Expedite where to submit bid information. The registry entry points to a
script name at the end of a URL. Older versions of Expedite (prior to
version 5) use the script name "expedite.pl". Newer versions of Expedite
Bid (starting with version 5) use the script name "expedite". The
"expedite.pl" script name is no longer valid due to recent updates to our
servers.
This issue impacts contractors who have had a version of Expedite Bid
installed on their computer which is prior to version 5. Upgrading to a newer
version of Bid does not change the old registry entry. When a contractor who has
had a version of Expedite Bid prior to version 5 installed on their computer tries to
submit a bid, they get an "Error 500" message. This error occurs even when the
contractor is submitting the bid with a newer version of Expedite Bid.
In order to fix this issue, the existing registry entry needs to be modified to
reflect the new script name.
THE SOLUTION:
A tool has been created called "Expedite.REG".
This tool modifies the Windows registry entry for Expedite Bid to reflect the new
script name.
To use the tool, simply download it to your desktop and double click it.
You'll only need to follow these steps once. This fix is permanent
in nature and does not need to be repeated before each Expedite use.
Thank you for your attention and understanding.
If you have any questions please contact Bid Express support.
Bid Express Support
(352) 381-4888