Aloha upgrade instructions

[bakins]

Need some step by step instructions to upgrade Aloha 6.2.16 to 6.4.29. I have the 6.4.29 install disk. Servers are a mix of Windows 7 and Windows XP. I have run AlohaInstall from the CD but can't seem to get it to work. It goes through the process fine and then asks for a reboot. Ctlsvr and edcsvr do not get registered and Aloha Manager version still shows 6.2.16. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[coorsman]

Have you upgraded your Aloha key and key numbers. With Aloha you are restricted to a certian version of the software. You have to purchase each version thru your delaer and that requires $$$ each time. If you have 6.2 then you must stay within that version. 6.4 is a different version. If you plan on keeping aloha you might as well bite the bullet and purchase the latest 7.0 version. Aloha currently only supports 6.4, 6.5, 6.7, and possibly a new version 2013.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[bakins]

Yes. License is good for 6.5

 

[posrescue]

My advice would be to seek the assistance of a well qualified Aloha veteran either on-site or remotely. By design Aloha can get very angry and do it's own thing regardless of you intentions. The list of pitfalls in upgrading the software is honestly too long to type here. Coorsman, want to collaberate on a book?

 

[coorsman]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6284020/AlohaUpdate_AlohaPOS_Anyto6_4_38.exe

Download this upgrade and run it. It works better than the install over top of aloha.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[bakins]

Thanks. Will give it a try.

 

[bakins]

Tried running it. Checking prerequisites gives an error about msvcr80.dll. Microsoft C++ 2005 is installed. Tried uninstalling C++ and re-installing it. Same error.

 

[pinoytech]

Did you overwrite the old Aloha folder when you install 6.4?

Also, this may sound a bit off but sometimes this thing works... try running the batch file to unregister the 6.2 installation then run the register6.4 batch file 2 to 3 times to register your new version.

 

[coorsman]

Run the c++ thats on the install disk.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[alohapier]

It may be the vcredist_86.exe thats on the install disk. Run it.

 

[bakins]

Already tried that. No luck.

 

[coorsman]

Have you upsated all service packs on windows

Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[bakins]

Yes. Windows 7 SP1 with all Windows updates installed.

 

[coorsman]

Are you installing aloha in bootdrv and not on drive
C:
Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[bakins]

Yes C:\Bootdrv

 

[bakins]

Any more thoughts?

 

[coorsman]

I would rename the old aloha directory and try a clean install. Then copy the data and newdata folder into the newly created aloha folder.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[bakins]

Coorsman
Do you have the AlohaUpdate file to update to 6.5 as well?

 

[coorsman]

What version are you currently running?

Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[bakins]

6.2.16