Updating to new versions
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Updating to new versions
Hi, a would like to see some changes in the NSIS script so that I don't have to install unessacary files every time I update dc++.
E.g. I would like
checkbox: DC++ Executable
as an option.
Or if dc++ could update itself somehow like smartftp for instance that would be great to
kind regards n3Mo
E.g. I would like
checkbox: DC++ Executable
as an option.
Or if dc++ could update itself somehow like smartftp for instance that would be great to
kind regards n3Mo
When I update my dc++ (every new version) I install "DC++ (required)" to my desktop and then drag the executable to my dc++ folder and remove the installed folder.
I know my way around the files, and I know that I only want the executable copied to my dc++ folder.
To avoid newbie missunderstandings the executable checkboxe should be automatically enabled and "grayed out" whenever the "DC++ (required)" checkbox is enabled.
I know my way around the files, and I know that I only want the executable copied to my dc++ folder.
To avoid newbie missunderstandings the executable checkboxe should be automatically enabled and "grayed out" whenever the "DC++ (required)" checkbox is enabled.
not to mention the .pdb and dbghelp.dll
if your client ever crashes, it's nice to have some info so you can help prevent the problem
if your client ever crashes, it's nice to have some info so you can help prevent the problem
http://dc.selwerd.nl/hublist.xml.bz2
http://www.b.ali.btinternet.co.uk/DCPlusPlus/index.html (TheParanoidOne's DC++ Guide)
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/dc (BSOD2600's Direct Connect FAQ)
http://www.b.ali.btinternet.co.uk/DCPlusPlus/index.html (TheParanoidOne's DC++ Guide)
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/dc (BSOD2600's Direct Connect FAQ)
The DC++ package doesn't include queue file, nor setting file. The EXE creates them on first start if they do not exist. The only issue in losing settings/queue is when changing the way DC++ handles them, wich would be stated in the changelog.txt (the most usefull file when it comes to upgrading, IMO).
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The DC++ installer did once clobber your XML file, but it was fixed (see changelog). If you look at the changelog.txt before you run the client, you'll be fine. Andn3Mo wrote:yep but the changlog isn't revealed until after installation , so to be on the safe side I have to keep my current procedure or start backing up my xml files
DC++.ZIP just unzip it over the old one.
THe faster and simpleway to upgrade to new versions is to get just the DCPlusPlus.exe zipped in an handly file.
by this also download time is shorter.
We keep our download section updated with the last official DC++ EXE file.
• Click on my WWW button and enter the Download Section
• Download last DC++.ZIP version and unzip it over the old one
• Doing so you preserve also your settings, queues, notepad and so on.
Bye
by this also download time is shorter.
We keep our download section updated with the last official DC++ EXE file.
• Click on my WWW button and enter the Download Section
• Download last DC++.ZIP version and unzip it over the old one
• Doing so you preserve also your settings, queues, notepad and so on.
Bye
Re: DC++.ZIP just unzip it over the old one.
If this is not the case, be more explicit...Corsari wrote:just the DCPlusPlus.exe
Re: DC++.ZIP just unzip it over the old one.
Corsari wrote:THe faster and simpleway to upgrade to new versions is to.get just the DCPlusPlus.exe zipped in an handly file
by this also download time is shorter.
We keep our download section updated with the last official DC++ EXE file.
• Click on my WWW button and enter the Download Section
• Download last DC++.ZIP version and unzip it over the old one
• Doing so you preserve also your settings, queues, notepad and so on.
Bye
ok sorry
correction:
get just the DCPlusPlus.exe zipped in an handly file (but look inside the .ZIP file because there are two additional .TXT files that you all should read )
bye
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Please, just use the installer or the ZIP from the main sourceforge page, if you don't already. The PDB is invaluable should someone encounter a bug in DC++ and want to report it (and have that acted on). And if someone doesn't have the latest dbghelp.dll (also in the ZIP/Installer), DC++ will give them an error.
Sure, it adds a megabyte and a half to the file size, but if that will give you bandwidth woes, just link to the main sourceforge site.
Sure, it adds a megabyte and a half to the file size, but if that will give you bandwidth woes, just link to the main sourceforge site.