TapeTrack Documentation

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====== Upgrading Checkpoint======

Upgrading Checkpoint is a simple process that maintains your server connection and user details during the uninstallation of your current version and installation of the new release.

===== Download Installer =====

As some firewalls or security settings within your network may prohibit access to downloading the TapeTrack executable, it is always best to download the TapeTrack file before uninstalling your current version to maintain TapeTrack access.

Download Checkpoint: \\
  * [[https://mirror-us.tapetrack.com/Windows-x64/checkpoint/setup.exe|Checkpoint 64 Bit]]
  * [[https://mirror-us.tapetrack.com/Windows-x86/checkpoint/setup.exe|Checkpoint 32 Bit]]

===== Remove Current Installation =====

The following instructions are the suggested method for Windows 10.

 If you are running another operating system, please follow the instructions for that system.

  * Open the ''Start'' menu.
  * Click ''Settings'' (Gear icon).
  * Click ''System'' on the Settings menu. 
  * Select ''Apps'' & features from the left pane to display a list of all installed apps. 
  * Select ''Checkpoint'' from the list by left clicking.
  * Click the ''Uninstall'' button that appears.
  * Click the ''Uninstall'' pop-up button to confirm.

===== Install New Release =====

Locate the executable you downloaded, ''setup.exe'', and double click to initiate the installation.

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Click ''Next >'' to start the Install Shield Wizard.

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After reading and agreeing to the License Agreement click ''I accept the terms in the license agreement'' and ''Next >'' to proceed.

==== Complete Installation ====

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Click ''Complete'' to install Checkpoint in the standard install directory ''C:\Program Files\TapeTrack\TapeTrack Checkpoint'' and ''Next'' to continue the installation.  Skip down to [[#Start Installation]].

If you wish to install in a custom directory follow instructions for Custom Installation.



==== Custom Installation ====

To install in an alternate directory, select ''Custom'' and click ''Next''.

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Click ''Change'' to select open the installation location window.

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Select the desired installation location and ''OK'' to close the window.

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Click ''Next'' to proceed.

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==== Start Installation ====

Click ''Install'' to begin the installation

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Click ''Finish'' to exit the installer.

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