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smart_player
10-06-2009, 08:45 PM
Hi,
On my main computer, I have an outdated trial version of HEM from 2008 that I never really got to use. I have no idea what version of HEM that is, and I can't get past the splash screen to find out.

I recently installed the latest HEM trial version on an old computer. (I won't be using that computer for HEM, I just installed it to see if I would like to buy it, and two days after that I bought a license). I would like to use the database from that computer, so I have used pgAdminIII to backup the database and move it to my main computer.

I am wondering what the best way for me to update HEM on my main computer is.

1. Should I uninstall the outdated trial and install the latest full .exe?
2. Should I install the new full .exe over the outdated trial and then enter my s/n?
3. Is there another approach that is better than either of those choices?


Thanks.

fozzy71
10-06-2009, 11:12 PM
Have you already restored the postgresql database? Do you need help with that portion? Or do you just need advice on updating the holdem manager program?

There shouldn't be any need to uninstall the old version. You can simply update it.

Please update to the latest beta - http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/HmBetaUpdate.exe

If you have any problems, and need to do a clean reinstall of HM:


Before you uninstall HM:

I want to re-install Holdem Manger without losing all of my settings and preferences. Can this be done? - http://www.holdemmanager.net/faq/afmviewfaq.aspx?faqid=98

You want to make sure you backup your Processed/Archived hand histories, your entire \config folder, and your exportednotes file. http://www.holdemmanager.net/faq/?f=119. I usually just copy my entire \Holdem Manager directory.

I would also make sure you manually export the database to hand history text files:

HM > Options > Database Management > Connect > Export Hands

How do I export or import hands into and from Holdem Manager? - http://www.holdemmanager.net/faq/afmviewfaq.aspx?faqid=173

Make sure you copy that folder as well as the other stuff I mentioned.

This helps to insure that if anything goes wrong with the backup/restore, you can manually import the exported files to rebuild.


If you have Vista, please verify that UAC is still off. - http://www.holdemmanager.net/faq/afmmain.aspx?faqid=73. If it is on, please turn it off and reboot.

Turn off Windows Firewall for installing HM and PostgreSQL. You must also add exceptions to the Windows firewall, even if it is off. If you have a 3rd party firewall, uninstall it completely before installing HM/SQL - http://www.holdemmanager.net/faq/afmviewfaq.aspx?faqid=171

1) Make a backup of your C:\Program Files\RVG Software\Holdem Manager\Config folder, and any other important files mentioned earlier.
2) Uninstall HM with www.revouninstaller.com using the Deep setting.
3) If given the option, on the 2 following screens of Revo, choose the Select All > Delete buttons to remove any registry entries and leftover files.
4) Reboot your computer
5) Install the complete setup of HM: http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/holdemmanager.zip
6) Download the latest patch HM: http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/HmBetaUpdate.exe
7) Test if it for a while and see if it work
8) Close down Holdem Manager and rename the current, working \config folder to \config_original. Now copy your \config folder from step 1 and paste it to your C:\Program Files\RVG Software\Holdem Manager\ fodler, to replace the one you just renamed.
9) Test if it works again for a while
10) If your old config folder causes problems, you can paste the contents of the \config_original folder back in.
11) Now you can import any notes and hud configs.

smart_player
10-07-2009, 01:21 AM
Hey Fozzy,
Thanks for all the useful info.

Actually, I have PostgresSQL installed from before, so I think that is okay. I also have a backup of the database I wish to use and I have the original HH in a zip file if I need to re-import them, so I think I am good there. I don't really have any settings that I need to keep, cause I am so new to the program, but if I do need them, I can get them from the test computer, so I'm good there.

The main thing I was wondering about is how the updates work. I didn't see any reference to exactly how to install the updates on the support page where the main install docs are, or anywhere else I looked.

Do I just run the update installer and let it overwrite the existing files in the HEM directory? If so, is that in any way inferior to removing the old trial and installing the full HEM (minus postresSQL)?

Thanks!

netsrak
10-07-2009, 03:11 AM
You can do it in both ways, it makes no difference.