DEAMS For Groups v3.5.0 Upgrade Procedure

Before installing the new patch please download and read through the Release Notes
Download Deams v3.5 Release Notes here.
It is important that you read through these as there are significant changes to the software.

The below instructions are based on Windows XP operating system, the process may differ slightly if using Windows 2000 or Windows Vista.

If you are not upgrading from Deams For Groups v3 and installing for the first time then please follow just step 4.

You must follow these steps in order to keep your existing Deams username and password!

1. Backup your existing Deams database (System Admin -> Backup)
   


2. In order to keep your existing usernames and passwords you need to backup the existing security file. To do this follow the below instructions:
   • Double click to open 'My Computer'
   • Double click to open 'Local Disk (C:\)'
   • Double click to open 'Program Files'
   • Double click to open 'Henley Software Ltd'
   • Double click to open 'Deams For Groups v3'
   • Right click on the file called 'DEAMSCORE.mdw' (you might not see the file extension .mdw) and select Rename
   • Rename the file to 'DEAMSCORE1' or 'DEAMSCORE1.mdw' depending on if you see the mdw extension.


3. Uninstall Deams For Groups v3. To do this follow below instructions:
   • Click 'Start'
   • Click 'Control Panel'
   • Double click to open 'Add/Remove Programs'
   • Find Deams For Groups v3 in the list and click Remove
   • Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall.


4. Install Deams For Groups v.3.5
   • Download setup files from Deams For Groups v3.5 Installer
   • Once downloaded double click to open file.
   • Double click Setup.exe to start installation.
   • If prompted to install .Net Framework 2.0 or Crystal Report for .Net Framework 2.0 click Yes
   • Follow on screen instructions until installation is complete


5. Replacing the DEAMSCORE.mdw to maintain the usernames
   • Double click to open 'My Computer'
   • Double click to open 'Local Disk (C:\)'
   • Double click to open 'Program Files'
   • Double click to open 'Henley Software Ltd'
   • Double click to open 'Deams For Groups v3'
   • Right click on the file called 'DEAMSCORE.mdw' (you might not see the file extension .mdw) and select Delete
   • Rename the file 'DEAMSCORE1' or 'DEAMSCORE1.mdw' depending on if you can see the mdw extension to 'DEAMSCORE' or 'DEAMSCORE.mdw'.

You can now run Deams and log in using your usual username and password.