23 September 2013, 00:23 | #1 |
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Amiga Forever Premium Edition 2013
Hi there. First time user so unsure if this is the right place to post my question.
Okay. I first purchased Amiga Forever Premium Edition 2009 and installed it on my then Windows XP machine. I have now migrated to a much more powerful machine and running Windows 7 Home Edition 64bit. A week ago I ordered the upgrade Premium Edition 2013. My question is this, because my conscience tells me what I think should be done. I've tried to install the upgrade on my Win 7 machine but it won't. So the question is this. IF I had installed the 2009 version on the Win 7 then installed the upgrade 2013, would it then install as it should. I know this could be the right thing because the upgrade would be overwriting the 2009 version. Currently, and I know something isn't quite right, is that on attempting install with the 2013 upgrade, all I have to show are files in Documents. I couldn't even choose the path to install to, and it was then I felt something wasn't quite as it should be. Any thoughts on my prognosis? Roger |
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Yes, if you install AF2009 on your Win7 machine first, then the AF2013 upgrade version will install properly over the top of it. The upgrade version should install properly over any previous full version (1.0 to 2012). Ref: http://www.amigaforever.com/upgrades/ |
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23 September 2013, 12:59 | #3 |
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So is it that reason, because the 2009 version was not there, for 2013 to install properly. If so could you confirm that I would have to install BOTH version on the Win 7 machine.
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This is something only you can answer because you were the only one who saw the error message and you didn't tell us what it was.
But yes, probably the upgrade needs something it can upgrade. |
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Last time I upgraded - 2010 to 2012 - it messed the paths to the programs/games I had installed earlier, had to seek them and add to the config.
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Anyway, thanks for the input and I will install both versions later on. |
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AF always installs into C:\Users\Public\Documents\Amiga Files. I don't think it will work if you move these files away.
There should be some programs in C:\Program Files(x86)\Cloanto\Amiga Forever, though. |
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Of course, I won't know if the choice is there for me, until I do the install. But I have found that with ANY installation I've undertaken, I've always been prompted to select a folder. Correct me if I'm wrong. If so, I'll have to abort the whole AF thing. |
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I find it extremely stupid for those that do have a dedicated partition for Amiga stuff - like me for about 10 years. |
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It looks as though I shall have to install to C: as everyone seems to point to. I have 43.6GB of space left so I hope it's adequate.
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...and 43.6GB of space left on your C: drive should be plenty. |
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There is a way to relocate 'Amiga Files', but I lost the information how to do it (and I don't use AF anymore). A short email to Cloanto should be enough to get the information
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I'm in the process of mails back and forth TCD.
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Fingers crossed it'll work
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I get terrible cramp in bed when I unknowingly try to cross my toes. It's sheer agony, but my problem isn't quite so extreme. It's frustrating because of my lack of knowledge. It would be so simple just to install but there are things I just can't seem to grasp by the scruff of the neck. Must be an age thing. IT IS!!
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Michael C. Battilana = Mike So you're talking to the right guy and he'll be able to help you.
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I must admit I do get pushy when things don't click. It could be that Mike was a bit peeved with me by his last reply. "Just try the installer". With reference to what I asked about his previous comment. Instruction in a nutshell. So when the new day dawns(We're on the way as it's almost 1AM) I will attempt to install both versions of AF and see what happens. I can always uninstall and try again. I've uninstalled 4 times now as I couldn't see any reference to AF being installed on any of the HDDs.
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Well, after a while I did eventually install 2009 and Premier Edition 2013 upgrade. So why do I see the install as Plus Edition?
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