Quick Installation onto multiple computers

  * [[Logos >> # Logos]]

  * [[Verbum >> # Verbum]]

* [[Method 1 >> # Method 1]] (For for use with *offline* computers){{$media:TOCupdated.png}}

* [[Method 1 >> # Method 1]] (For for use with *offline* computers)

* [[Method 2 >> # Method 2]]  (Saves resource downloading and indexing) {{$ media:TOCupdated.png}}

* [[Method 3 >> # Method 3]]  (Saves resource downloading) {{$ media:TOCupdated.png}}

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Logos and Verbum releases prior to version 7.18 [[cannot login to Faithlife servers >> https://community.logos.com/forums/t/173472.aspx]] as of 7 Nov 2018. \\ Consequently, there are no procedures for versions 4/5/6.

 

These procedures have been *substantially affected by the release of v8.4* and Cloud Resources. Some guidance is provided as to their applicability.  {{$ media:TOCnew.png}}

Guidance is provided regarding the applicability of these procedures for v8.4+ (Cloud Resources).  {{$ media:TOCupdated.png}}

 

Set *Folder Options* in Control Panel to enable viewing of [[hidden files and folders >> http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/394-hidden-files-folders-show-hide.html]]. {{# Added link after a Bible College President needed a google search for an explanation }}

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This method is intended for use with an *offline* computer.

Please read [[Before you Start >> # Before you Start]] carefully.

*Note:* With v8.4+, see [[Method 2 >> # Method 2]] for the possible impact of an /initial/ installation. \\ However, you can safely /update~/upgrade/ from a previous version with the appropriate *.msi file. \\ Thereafter, you can re-install from a backup of *this* installation.  {{$ media:TOCnew.png}}

 

For *v8.4+*, see [[Method 2 >> # Method 2]] for the possible impact of an /initial/ installation. \\ However, you can safely /upgrade/ from a previous version with the appropriate *.msi file. \\ Thereafter, you can re-install from a backup of *this* installation.

 

*Note:* Your _Logos_ folder name could be \Logos, \Logos4 or \Logos5, depending on when/how you upgraded.

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This method saves resource downloading and indexing but gets installation files from Logos servers.

Please read [[Before you Start >> # Before you Start]] carefully.

*Note:* With v8.4+, you can transfer your current installation to another computer, but beware that the two libraries will be kept in /sync/ \\ i.e. if you remove or download resources in one, it will be repeated in the other. {{$ media:TOCnew.png}}

 

With *v8.4+*, you can transfer your current installation to another computer, but beware that the two libraries will be kept in /sync/ \\ i.e. if you remove or download resources in one, it will be repeated in the other. /There should be no issues if you don't keep the original installation./

 

*Note:* Your _Logos_ folder name could be \Logos, \Logos4 or \Logos5, depending on when/how you upgraded.

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* change the installation folder if necessary e.g. E:\, C:\Users\{{_/username/_}}

* when the installation has finished, immediately exit the Sign-in window

* *withv8.4+*,youhavetokill Logos in Task Manager.

* ifnecessary, kill Logos in Task Manager.

#. If they exist *delete* the following folders from the /new/ installation and replace them from your /backup/

* \Logos\Data

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* change the installation folder if necessary e.g. E:\, C:\Users\{{_/username/_}}

#. Sign-in to Logos after the installation has finished

* *with v8.4+*, you must first select a /minimal/ set of resources.{{$media:TOCnew.png}}

* *with v8.4+*, you must first select a /minimal/ set of resources:

  * close the window when downloading begins at Step 2

  * restart Logos