Upgrade Process

Upgrade Bluechip to the latest release.

Before you begin

  • Ensure that automatic updates and Windows updates are disabled during the installation.
  • Ensure any antivirus applications are disabled during the installation.

Procedure

  1. On activating the installation, the Winzip Self-Extractor message is displayed. Click Setup to proceed with the Bluechip installation.
  2. In the Welcome screen, click Next.
  3. Read the Bluechip Licence Agreement. If you agree with the Bluechip Licence Agreement, select I Accept the Terms of the Licence Agreement and click Next.
  4. In the Select Documentation window, click the icon for the documents you want to review, then click Next.
    Note:
    You should read and understand the documentation offered before continuing.
  5. In the Choose Destination Location window, select a destination folder for Bluechip and click Next.
    The default location for Bluechip and all its features is C:\Program Files\Health Communication Network\Bluechip. You can select a different installation directory if necessary.
  6. In the Setup Type window, select the type of Bluechip installation you would liked from the following options and click Next:
    • Dedicated Server (Advanced option only)
    • Stand Alone
    • Workstation
  7. If you have an existing database, it is automatically selected in the Database Server Login window. Its login ID and password are also retrieved. If you want to select a different server, click Browse, browse to the server's location and select it. Click Next.
  8. Select the location of your ManageEzy database. The default location is preselected. To select a different location, click Browse, browse to the location and select it. Click Next.
  9. Confirm that you have backed up Bluechip. Select Yes if you have backed up Bluechip. If you have not, click Backup to back up Bluechip now.
  10. Click Next. Review your upgrade settings. If these are incorrect, go back now and make any necessary changes.
  11. When you’re ready to start the Bluechip upgrade, click Install.

Results

The upgrade starts. You can monitor its progress; once complete, click Finish to close the Bluechip Installation Wizard.