Hi All- When downloading a new copy of Satpc32 should all traces of the prior install be deleted?
73 Bob-W7LRD
Seattle
Bob,
In the SatPC32 manual it states to uninstall current version before installing new one. Also don't forget to run the data backup utility to save your current configuration.
Dave-KB1PVH
Sent from my Galaxy S7
On Mar 1, 2018 1:24 PM, "Bob- W7LRD" w7lrd@comcast.net wrote:
Hi All- When downloading a new copy of Satpc32 should all traces of the prior install be deleted?
73 Bob-W7LRD
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Bob,
Only if you want to start from scratch. If you want to migrate your settings and data, follow the instructions in the ZIP file.
73,
Alan WA4SCA
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Yes - Do the DataBackup first, then uninstall the previous version, then install the new version.
Before installing, run the DataBackup program. It is available from the Programs>>DataBackup link in the Menu Bar of the current SatPC32 installation. It is also in the same directory as the new install program. Run tha using the [Save Data] button.
Then, from Erich's download page, http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm, follow his instructions:
*To install SatPC32 on your PC proceed as follows: a*. Create a new folder on your HD (using the Windows File Explorer or another file manager) and name it (i.e.) SatSetup.
*b.* Download the appropriate program version using the links above.
*c.* Click on the 'Download' button of your browser (usually a blue down arrow). Windows will display the name of the downloaded ZIP file. Double click.on the file name. WinZip will now display the content of the ZIP file:
DataBackup.exe Readme.txt UpdateInstruction.txt What's New.txt setup.exe .
*Important: Don't try to run the setup program in thr WinZip window!* You will get the message during installation that you need administrator rights, even if you are the administrator.
Click on * 'Extract* *>* *On My PC'* instead. and in the window that opens navigate to the folder you created and extract the files.
*d.* If this is the *first *installation of SatPC32 *RIGHT click on *setup'* and from the list that opens choose *'Run as Administrator'*. Then follow the suggestions of the setup program.
*e. Updating of older program versions Program version 12.8d can be installed * into the same program folder that contains the older program version (12.8 ... 12.8c). Unfortunately, the older installation has to be removed first, however. Otherwise, the Installshield setup program of SatPC32 V.12.8d will refuse to install the update Your personal settings therefore will be lost. The program *'DataBackup.Exe' *allows you to easily save your settings via mouse click and then to restore them after the installation of V.12.8d is finished. The program 'DataBackup.Exe' can be started from menu 'Programs' of your previous version or in the SatSetup folder (see above)..
After V. 12.8d has been installed run DataBackup again either from the new SatPC32 menu 'Programs'.or in the SatSetup folder and restore your settings.
73
Rolf NR0T in EN34
On Mar 1, 2018 12:24 PM, "Bob- W7LRD" w7lrd@comcast.net wrote:
Hi All- When downloading a new copy of Satpc32 should all traces of the prior install be deleted?
73 Bob-W7LRD
Seattle _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Please change the very first line of my previous email to this: Yes - Do the DataBackup first, then uninstall the previous version, then install the new version, *then run DataBackup again, this time choosing the [Restore Data] button. Then Run SatPC32 and your license and settings/configurations should be restored.*
On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 12:34 PM, Rolf Krogstad rolf.krogstad@gmail.com wrote:
Yes - Do the DataBackup first, then uninstall the previous version, then install the new version.
Before installing, run the DataBackup program. It is available from the Programs>>DataBackup link in the Menu Bar of the current SatPC32 installation. It is also in the same directory as the new install program. Run tha using the [Save Data] button.
Then, from Erich's download page, http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm, follow his instructions:
*To install SatPC32 on your PC proceed as follows: a*. Create a new folder on your HD (using the Windows File Explorer or another file manager) and name it (i.e.) SatSetup.
*b.* Download the appropriate program version using the links above.
*c.* Click on the 'Download' button of your browser (usually a blue down arrow). Windows will display the name of the downloaded ZIP file. Double click.on the file name. WinZip will now display the content of the ZIP file:
DataBackup.exe Readme.txt UpdateInstruction.txt What's New.txt setup.exe .
*Important: Don't try to run the setup program in thr WinZip window!* You will get the message during installation that you need administrator rights, even if you are the administrator.
Click on * 'Extract* *>* *On My PC'* instead. and in the window that opens navigate to the folder you created and extract the files.
*d.* If this is the *first *installation of SatPC32 *RIGHT click on *setup'* and from the list that opens choose *'Run as Administrator'*. Then follow the suggestions of the setup program.
*e. Updating of older program versions Program version 12.8d can be installed * into the same program folder that contains the older program version (12.8 ... 12.8c). Unfortunately, the older installation has to be removed first, however. Otherwise, the Installshield setup program of SatPC32 V.12.8d will refuse to install the update Your personal settings therefore will be lost. The program *'DataBackup.Exe' *allows you to easily save your settings via mouse click and then to restore them after the installation of V.12.8d is finished. The program 'DataBackup.Exe' can be started from menu 'Programs' of your previous version or in the SatSetup folder (see above)..
After V. 12.8d has been installed run DataBackup again either from the new SatPC32 menu 'Programs'.or in the SatSetup folder and restore your settings.
73
Rolf NR0T in EN34
On Mar 1, 2018 12:24 PM, "Bob- W7LRD" w7lrd@comcast.net wrote:
Hi All- When downloading a new copy of Satpc32 should all traces of the prior install be deleted?
73 Bob-W7LRD
Seattle _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Bob, the reason why you have to un-install the previous program version: I use Installshield Express to generate the setup files. This tool doesn't generate "Updates" that can be applied to the current version. It requires to un-install the current version before it installs a new one. The Installshield professional versions generate such "Updates" but cost about 4 times as much as the Express version.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
Am 01.03.2018 um 19:21 schrieb Bob- W7LRD:
Hi All- When downloading a new copy of Satpc32 should all traces of the prior install be deleted?
73 Bob-W7LRD
Seattle _______________________________________________ Sent viaAMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings:http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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