Note, you can use start 11 by Stardock to get the never combined feature and much more. It's only $5, or $15 for a five PC license. Also note that there's evidence in some preview editions that Microsoft is bringing the function back. It amazes me that Microsoft removed the optional feature that millions relied on and refused to add it back despite pages and pages of complaints on their forums. Who do they think they are, Apple?
Note its not two days. Yesterday and today was the weekend. If you are going to spend the time on a clean install you might as well update to BI5 for only 35 dollars.
The cheaper one automatically renews every year, the $35 plan is a one-time payment and does not auto renew. Some users have reported issues trying to cancel the auto renew with digital river the vendor BI uses to process payments.
One more thing to note, the 35 dollar plan does not include major version upgrade protection. This means that if v6 is released in six months you will have to upgrade again. There is no way to know when and if a new version will be released.
Yes, if you purchase any of the upgrade options you will be eligible for v5. Once you enter the support key you should have the option to upgrade to v5. Of course, v5 will have many new settings an features so be prepared to tinker a bit. There is a large thread about the upgrade process that you might want to take a look at. Blue Iris 4 to 5 Migration Guide
Terrific product. I installed probably 2 dozen of their "Start8" program on new PC's late 2012 for people that were used to XP or 7 and were really frustrated. I even changed the "start" button to look like XP or 7. Never one single hitch, glitch or complaint.
True.
for sure - best money spent.
