Upgrading the motherboard some time today. Should I de-active first or it not matter? Unsure what markers it uses for a "new computer"
I'm also out of support, should I renew first?
I'm also out of support, should I renew first?
Upgrading Motherboard - Deactivate Blue Iris First? Extend Maintenance?
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I did this not long ago. I didn’t deactivate. It’s not strictly required so long as you don’t use the same key on two different installations simultaneously.
I made sure I had an up to date BI export file for my cams. I installed the new BI, typed in my existing license key, and imported my BI settings. Was pretty straightforward. Only thing that took time was sorting out my recording drives as those changed from the old to new installation.
I’d would buy a new support plan. That way you will be able to install the latest version. If you don’t do that, you will have to determine what old version you have support through and find that version to download. This is not an intuitive process. It fact, it’s a pain in the ass. You basically have to email Ken and ask.
I made sure I had an up to date BI export file for my cams. I installed the new BI, typed in my existing license key, and imported my BI settings. Was pretty straightforward. Only thing that took time was sorting out my recording drives as those changed from the old to new installation.
I’d would buy a new support plan. That way you will be able to install the latest version. If you don’t do that, you will have to determine what old version you have support through and find that version to download. This is not an intuitive process. It fact, it’s a pain in the ass. You basically have to email Ken and ask.