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How can I update Coffalyser.Net to the latest available version?

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This article is about Coffalyser.Net for conventional MLPA data analysis. For information about Coffalyser digitalMLPA for digitalMLPA data analysis, see this article.

You can easily update Coffalyser.Net to the latest available version in a few simple steps. These steps are described in detail in the Coffalyser.Net Installation Manual (section Updating Coffalyser.Net).

The update procedure consists of two parts: uninstalling the previous version and installing the new version.

 Verify that the system requirements are met before starting.

Uninstalling the previous version of Coffalyser.Net

Coffalyser.Net can be uninstalled via the Control Panel of Windows. The exact location and name of Windows functions may vary with your Windows version, language and configuration. Please consult the documentation of the operating system or contact the IT department of your institute for assistance if necessary.

 Do not uninstall any version of Microsoft SQL Server. This includes Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (64-bit) and Coffalyser - Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (preconfigured). Coffalyser.Net uses SQL Server to store data. Removal of SQL Server may result in irreversible data loss!
  1. Open the Control Panel of Windows.
  2. Navigate to Uninstall a program or Programs and Features, or the equivalent in the version and language of your operating system.
  3. Select Coffalyser.Net from the list and click the Uninstall button.
  4. Confirm you want to uninstall Coffalyser.Net.
  5. Wait for the uninstallation process to finish and click the OK button.

Installing the new version of Coffalyser.Net

If you previously installed Coffalyser.Net with a manually configured SQL Server you may need to know the address and login information of the SQL Server in order to complete the installation. This is not necessary if you used the default installation, which uses a preconfigured SQL Server. Please consult the IT department of your institute for assistance if necessary.

  1. Go to our website and log in into your account.
  2. Navigate to the Software page in the account section and click on Coffalyser.Net.
  3. Click on Coffalyser.Net – application download and save this zip file to your computer.
  4. Extract the zip file.
  5. Install Coffalyser.Net as described in the Coffalyser.Net Installation Manual (also included in the zip file).

We recommend to create new worksheets after installing a new version of Coffalyser.Net. This way, you benefit from the latest probe(mix) information from MRC Holland.

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The information provided in this material is correct for the majority of our products. However, for certain applications, the instructions for use may differ. In the event of conflicting information, the relevant instructions for use take precedence.