Updating PhonePad 5

PhonePad 5 includes an easy way to update your software to the latest version whenever one is released. Instead of going to the PhonePad website to look for updates, you can check from within PhonePad.

There are basically 3 types of updates in PhonePad 5:

•Server Updates

•Workstation Updates

•Database Updates

Server Updates

A server update includes updates to the server itself, support applications (eg. Database Restore), and documentation (help files, user guides, etc.).

These updates are handled by the application updates.

Workstation Updates

This includes updates to the PhonePad workstation applications (PhonePad5.exe, PhonePad5Run.exe, InstantChat.exe and WhereRU.exe) as well as documentation (help files, user guides, etc.).

These updates are handled by the application updates.

Database Updates

Database updates are changes to your PhonePad 5 database. These include altering your database to fix problems or adding new features.

These updates are handled by the application updates.

IMPORTANT WARNING: Unless you want to start with a new blank database, do not try updating PhonePad by downloading the latest full server installer from the website. It is designed for fresh, clean installs not updates. You need to download updates using the Application Updates feature, or by downloading updates from your account at www.myphonepad.com.

If you use the full server installer to update your Server or Host PC it will delete your existing PhonePad database.