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 ===== Full Upgrade ===== ===== Full Upgrade =====
  
 +On occasion, it may be necessary to perform a full upgrade. These are normally required for major upgrade releases, as well as releases that have seen an upgrade to included third-party software or the directory structure.
  
 +In this case:
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 +  * Ensure that you make a backup copy of your entire installation - you can do this by selecting the installation folder and then copy-and-paste to another directory, or by performing a more formal backup (see your IT staff for assistance).
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 +  * To ensure that older files or files that are no longer required are removed, navigate to the installation folder (e.g. **c:/​program files/​pergamon**) and double-click the uninstall.exe file to uninstall the software. Note that files that have dynamically changed (such as the database) will not be removed by this process.
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 +  * If you have not already done so, download a new version of Pergamon (if an upgrade is required, you will normally be informed of this and provided with a download link, but you can also download the most recent software from the Esferico ltd. website).
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 +  * Unzip the downloaded **xxx_setup.zip** file to get access to the **xxx_setup.exe file** (xxx will be replaced with the software name and version number).
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 +  * Double-click the **xxx_setup.exe** file to start the installer. Please note that often the installation directory in organisations is protected - you may need suitably authorised member of your IT staff present to complete this part of the upgrade.
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 +  * Follow the on-screen instructions and select any on-screen options (if there are any) to perform the installation.
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 +  * You may now delete the **xxx_setup.zip** and **xxx_setup.exe** files, as they are no longer required.
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 +  * If you selected to install in the same directory as before, your database file and any other local configuration files will remain. If not, copy these back in from your backup.
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 +  * Start Pergamon - This will identify any database changes that are required by the new software and perform the necessary upgrade.
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 +  * Once you have successfully logged in without further messages, the upgrade is complete.
  
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