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How to upgrade to GFI WebMonitor 2015

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This article does not refer to the latest version of the product.
If you want to upgrade to the latest version, go to: https://upgrade.gfi.com/?product=gfi-webmonitor

Upgrade to GFI WebMonitor 2015 - Standalone Proxy Version:

  1. Verify on which version / build you are currently on. This is important if you want to transfer your user browsing history to the new database.
  2. Create a new key in the customer area using the Upgrade Key Procedure below
  3. Backup your configuration as per the following article:http://www.gfi.com/support/products/How-to-back-up-GFI-WebMonitor
  4. Download the latest available product version from the website:

Important: Please make sure that you download the correct version / bitness of GFI WebMonitor installer file which is applicable for your operating system.

  1. Right click on the installer > Properties > Unblock (if applicable)
  2. Run the installer. The following actions will be performed:
  • Install the below pre-requisites (some of those pre-requisites may require a server reboot). If a server reboot is required, you will have the option to reboot at a later time and continue with the installation by re-running the installer.
  • Uninstall the current program version and retaining the configuration files, quarantine, webgrade database, etc.
  • Install the new build of GFI WebMonitor in the same installation directory
  1. The database schema will be upgraded in the background. (It may cause delays on the displaying items in the dashboard).

Prerequisites:  

The installer will first check for and install the following prerequisites. If these are missing, they will be automatically downloaded and installed when you select OK.

  • Microsoft .Net framework 4.0
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Hotfix KB-2183292
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable
  • Microsoft IIS Express
  • Microsoft Report Viewer

Upgrade Key Procedure

  1. Go to the customer area on our site: https://customers.gfi.com/login.aspx
  2. Login with your credentials
  3. Expand the My Keys section, expand your current key and click the Upgrade link to generate a new product key for your product. This key can only be used with the new version of the software.
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