Upgrading GFI Directory from a previous version
This topic describes how to upgrade a GFI Directory installation to the latest version while retaining all settings.
Important notes before upgrading
- Ensure that your server meets the system requirements.
- Upgrade is not reversible; you cannot downgrade to the previous version that you had installed.
- Save any pending work and close all open application on the machine before starting the upgrade.
- Log on to your current GFI Directory server as an administrator or an account with administrative privileges.
- It is advisable to turn off any anti-virus during the upgrade procedure.
Upgrade procedure
- Download the GFI Directory installer on the server where GFI Directory is currently installed. The 32-bit and 64-bit installers are available from http://go.gfi.com/?pageid=DIR_TryNow.
- Right-click the newly downloaded installer and choose Properties. From the General tab, click Unblock and then Apply. This step is required to prevent the operating system from blocking certain actions by the installer.
- Launch the installer.
- Follow the wizard steps to start the upgrade installation. The new version of GFI Directory is automatically installed in the same directory as the previously installed version. For more information refer to Installing GFI Directory.