Upgrading from previous Connect versions

Always backup before upgrading

It is recommended that you always backup your existing Connect preferences before upgrading to a new version. This will enable you to revert back to the previous version, in a worst case scenario in which the new version introduces issues with your existing production processes. Whilst the probability of such a worst case scenario is remote, it cannot hurt to take some simple precautions, just in case.

For instructions on how to do so, please see Backup existing Connect version.

Note: The scheduling settings were changed significantly in version 2019.2. Please make sure to record your current scheduling settings for reference before proceeding with an upgrade..

Users of Connect prior to 2022

Users of any version of PReS Connect prior to 2022 should see the page Pre-existing User Data for information about exactly what data is saved or deleted.

Users of Connect prior to 2019.1

Users of Connect versions prior to 2019.1 should note that Update Client 1.2.40 is a prerequisite for both OL Connect 2019.1 and Connect Workflow 2019.1 installations. Only Update Client 1.2.40 has the capacity to upgrade the OL Connect license to the newer format that is required by the installers of those products.

If you do not have Update Client version 1.2.40 installed already, then the next time you run your Update Client it will show that there is an update available of itself to Version 1.2.40 (or later).

Simply click on the “Install” icon to initiate the upgrade.
For further details on how to upgrade the Update Client and update your Connect License see the Update Client 1.2.40 Upgrade Guide.

Note: An incomplete uninstall of OL Connect before a reinstall or upgrade to a newer version can lead to issues. This may be solved by deleting the %UserProfile%\Connect\.eclipse directory.