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Updating to the latest version

You can find out about the changes to the latest version of WhosOn by looking on our Releases page.

To ensure a smooth transition to the new version, please follow these straightforward steps:

Start by creating backups of the following directories:
C:\ProgramData\Parker Software
C:\Program Files (x86)\WhosOn Installable

Uninstall the Current Version: Navigate to 'Add and Remove Programs' on your computer and uninstall the existing WhosOn software.

Clean Up: After uninstallation, go to C:\Program Files (x86)\WhosOn Installable and delete any remaining files and folders.

Install the New Version: Download and run the WhosOn installer (.exe file). This process will also include installing the necessary .net bundles.

Restart Your Computer: Once the installation is complete, please reboot your machine to ensure all changes take effect.

Verify the Installation: After restarting, check that the WhosOn service is running properly through the service manager.

Test the New Features: Try out the chat, settings portal, data, and web client using the links provided in the service manager to ensure everything is working as expected.

In Case of Issues

If you encounter any stability problems, here's how to revert back to the previous version: - Open the Task Manager and stop all WhosOn services. - Rename the backup folders to their original names. - Restart the services to revert to the previous state.

We hope you enjoy the new version of WhosOn! Should you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.