The update requires a running instance of  Activation Server 6.1 or newer as it only includes updated files.

 

The exact update version is: 6.3.0.27640

 

Step 1 - Check your version

 

 

Only install this update if you have version 6.0 or newer installed

 

Step 2 - Update MySQL Connector

The MySQL Connector Net 8.0.17 is required. If you installed a newer version of MySQL, it could be a higher version number which is not supported. Go to Control Panel / Programs / Programs and Features and check the version number.

 

 

 

If it is not 8.0.17 proceed as follows.

 

•Uninstall the MySL Connector NET 8.0.X version

•Install Version 8.0.17 (select it at the top) https://downloads.mysql.com/archives/c-net/

•Download the version as per your Operating System

 

 

 

Step 3 - Make a Backup

 

Make a backup of all folders (typically inetpub\wwwroot\ActivationServer..). You can restore the existing version at any time by copying these files back.

 

Step 4 - Install Update preparation file

•Download the update preparation file

•Unzip it into the installation folder (typically inetpub\wwwroot\ActivationServer..)

•Double click on the file: install-prepare.bat

•It will delete all application folders and files and make a backup of important configuration files in the folder ..\backup

Step 5 - Install Update

The installation package is a ZIP file, which just has to be unzipped to the installation folder

 

•Close all Browser Windows

•Copy the files from the folder AS_6.3.0.27640 to the to the installation folder (typically inetpub\wwwroot\ActivationServer..)

 

 

Modify the file web.config. Copy the connection string value from the backup file to the new web.config file

 

 <connectionStrings>

<add name="AS3" connectionString="user id=sa;data source=.\SQLEXPRESS;persist security info=False;initial catalog=activation_server;password=mysecret123$;"/>        

 </connectionStrings>

 

 

•Restart the server

 

Click on the icon on the desktop or in the program manager group to login

 

If any error occurs see troubleshooting

 

You have to delete the Browser cache. Otherwise the user interface would display a mix of old and new files.

Step 6 - Check version number

 

Log out and check the release number in the login screen. It must be 6.3.0