'Installing' 1.90 beta 6?

TsunamiZ · Post by **TsunamiZ** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:20 pm

Since 1.90 beta 6 doesn't come with an installer, do I just copy those files over my current install of 1.82.4 [in 'program files']? Will that be the same as installing it? Thanks.

ckit · Post by **ckit** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:21 pm

Yes, that's correct.

helmut · Post by **helmut** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:39 pm

Please note that 1.90 test versions (1.90 Beta 6 included) are intended for testing purposes, only. It is recommended for experienced users, only. See topic XnView 1.90 Beta 6 for more details.

You must not copy a test version over an installed, stable release.. Otherwise you will have no more stable version and later deinstallation might cause problems.
Instead, you just unpack the archive with the test version in any new folder and simply start it. (XnView does not need any installation to be runnable, but is more usable when integrated properly).

ckit · Post by **ckit** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:57 am

Oops, ah Helmut that's exactly how I run things on my rig, I drive straight over the top of a stable release. That way I know I'll wind up testing the beta version and not ignoring it but your advise is good for the kiddies

LMAO.... LOL

helmut · Post by **helmut** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:18 am

ckit wrote:Oops, ah Helmut that's exactly how I run things on my rig, I drive straight over the top of a stable release. That way I know I'll wind up testing the beta version and not ignoring it but your advise is good for the kiddies

I see. I don't think I'm a kiddy, but even I have a stable release.

I don't just test and play with XnView but seomtimes even work with it. Sometimes Alpha versions have serious bugs which make them less usable, so it's good to have an additional, stable version. And less complaint from my girlfriend who uses the same PC. And I think no one should batch convert valuable photographs with a test release of XnView.

Again: Test releases are for experienced users, only. Fullstop.

ckit · Post by **ckit** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:06 am

LOL I was just having some fun, didn't mean to insult you.

helmut · Post by **helmut** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:10 pm

ckit wrote:LOL I was just having some fun, didn't mean to insult you.

No problem, here. I just want to make sure that novices and normal users don't have trouble and bother with test versions.