Upgrading ConsoleWorks to version 4.x from versions older than 3.3

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Because of database format and content changes, the following MINIMUM requirements exist for upgrading to ConsoleWorks v4.1 or later

(These instructions assume the user has a valid Support and Maintenence agreement in effect)


  • If your current version is 3.3 to 3.7, you may perform a direct upgrade to 4.1 or later
  • If your current version is earlier than v3.3, you must upgrade to 3.7 FIRST

Note: A complete UPGRADE to 3.7 consists of:

1) Backing up your original conwks directory.
2) Installing 3.7 per the instructions in the install guide for your platform (available with the product download).
3) Performing (UNIX) cw_upgrade (OpenVMS) @CONWRKS_DIR:CONWRKS_UPGRADE to update the html library.
4) ***RUNNING*** ConsoleWorks 3.7 to update the configuration database:
a) Logging in
b) Looking around
c) Shutting down ConsoleWorks