Re: having V6 and V7 available?
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- Subject: [mg94327] Re: having V6 and V7 available?
- From: TerryH <tlharter at verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:49:42 -0500 (EST)
- References: <ghlmj1$khs$1@smc.vnet.net>
Hi,
When you do the install, make sure that you install them to
DIFFERENT directories --- don't take the default directory suggested.
HTH
....Terry
wb at wavebounce.com wrote:
> I'm using a Windows XP box.
>
> When updating from V5 to V6 I tried to have both versions running but failed. Something in the system made V5 unusable after V6 was installed. Now I'm considering the jump to V7 but I don't like taking the chance that some V6 programs will no longer be usable.
>
> Are most users able to have both installations working on the same machine? If so, any tips on how to do it? I haven't run across any instructions for this yet.
>
> Also, I hate to go through having to load all the addon packages, and init.m files, chase down and reload the palettes I use, etc. Any tips on how to ease this transfer?
>
> Thanks, Rob
>