V17 Windows Update Instructions

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Vital Signs 1.7.02 - Windows Update Instructions

These instructions are valid if you are upgrading from Version 1.6 or a previous 1.7 version. Contact Vital Soft support for assistance if you are upgrading from Version 1.5 or earlier.

Backup Existing Directories

  • Create a backup bin directory: X:\vitalsigns\bin_ccyymmdd
  • Copy all files (and sub-directories) from 'X:\vitalsigns\bin into the backup directory.
  • Delete any old bin backup directories that might have been created during a previous installation.
  • Create a backup config directory: X:\vitalsigns\CUNAME\data\config_ccyymmdd
  • Copy all files (do not copy the Campaigns sub-directory) from 'X:\vitalsigns\CUNAME\data\config into the backup directory.
  • Delete any old config backup directories that might have been created during a previous installation.

Install New Bin Files

We recommend that you right-click and choose "Download linked file as..." (or the equivalent option) as this should prevent your browser from automatically unzipping the file during the download.

  • Open the zip file and copy the bin and module files into X:\vitalsigns\bin

Install New Sample Config Files

We recommend that you right-click and choose "Download linked file as..." (or the equivalent option) as this option should prevent your browser from automatically unzipping the file during the download.

  • Download the v1.7.02 Sample Config files.
  • Open the zip file and copy the sample config files into X:\vitalsigns\CUNAME\data\config