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--- technote:upgrade_tapemaster [2020/07/29 22:56] – [Download Installer] Scott Cunliffe
+++ technote:upgrade_tapemaster [2025/02/05 01:29] (current) – Scott Cunliffe
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 These instructions are for upgrading TapeMaster only, such as a stand alone install that accesses a Framework Server on a remote connection.
+The TapeMaster Configuration file is not removed when TapeMaster is uninstalled. This ensures any modifications to this file will remain and will be used for the next installation, provided it is installed in the same location.
 ===== Download Installer =====
-Before uninstalling the current version of TapeMaster you have installed, download the latest release of TapeMaster to ensure you have internet access and the ability to download the executable.
+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 the TapeMaster executable:
-  * [[http://mirror-us.tapetrack.com/Windows-x64/master/setup.exe|TapeMaster 64 Bit]]
+  * [[https://mirror-us.tapetrack.com/Windows-x64/master/setup.exe|TapeMaster 64 Bit]]
-  * [[http://mirror-us.tapetrack.com/Windows-x86/master/setup.exe|TapeMaster 32 Bit]]
 ===== Remove Current Installation =====
-The following instructions are the suggested method for Windows 10.
+<note important>Ensure you have the system permissions required to install the new executable before uninstalling TapeMaster.</note>
-If you are running another operating system, please follow the instructions for that system.
+The following instructions are the suggested method for Windows 10 via the Start Menu.
+  * Open the ''Start menu''.
+  * Scroll down the Programs and expand the TapeTrack folder.
+  * Scroll down and click on the ''TapeTrack TapeMaster Uninstall'' entry.
+  * Click ''Yes'' to the Windows Installer popup to confirm the uninstall process.
+The following instructions are the suggested method for Windows 10 via the Settings Menu
+  * Open the ''Start menu''.
+  * Click ''Settings (Gear icon)''.
+  * Click ''Apps'' on the Settings menu.
+  * Select ''Apps & Features'' from the left pane to display a list of all installed apps.
+  * Scroll down and select ''TapeTrack TapeMaster'' from the list by left clicking.
+  * Click the ''Uninstall'' button that appears.
+  * Click the ''Uninstall'' pop-up button to confirm.
-  * Open the Start menu.
+<note tip>If you are running another operating system, please follow the instructions for that system to uninstall the current version of TapeMaster.</note>
-  * 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 TapeTrack TapeMaster from the list by left clicking.
-  * Click the Uninstall button that appears.
-  * Click the Uninstall pop-up button to confirm.
 ===== Install New Release =====
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-{{tag> upgrade}}
+{{tag> technote tapemaster upgrade}}