When Upgrading or Migrating the VIPRE Business Console, it is recommended to ensure a copy of the Database is saved should any issues occur that may cause corruption.
Click Here for instructions regarding Database Restoration
Note: The type of Database being used (Internal / External) can be found by opening Site Properties, choosing the Advanced Settings tab, and then clicking Configure.
Collecting the Console's SiteGUID:
Each Database utilizes an identifying "SiteGUID" which needs to be saved.
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Open RegEdit and navigate to the following key:
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Version 6.5 to Current:
- x86: HKLM \ Software \ VIPRE Business
- x64: HKLM \ Software \ Wow6432Node \ VIPRE Business
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Version 5 to 6.2:
- x86: HKLM \ Software \ GFI Software \ VIPRE Business
- x64: HKLM \ Software \ Wow6432Node \ GFI Software \ VIPRE Business
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Version 6.5 to Current:
- Note the "SiteGUID" to store with the backup of the Database
- Close the Console and stop the VIPRE Business Site Service
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Navigate to the "SQLite" folder in the Console's Volatile Data folder:
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C:\ProgramData\VIPRE Business\SQLite\ (Other OS/Version Locations)
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C:\ProgramData\VIPRE Business\SQLite\ (Other OS/Version Locations)
- Copy the Vipre.s3db file to a safe location with the SiteGUID
- Start the VIPRE Business Site Service
- Close the Console and stop the VIPRE Business Site Service
- Detach the VIPRE Database: How to Detach a Database
- Copy the Database's MDF and LDF files to a safe location with the SiteGUID
- Re-Attach the VIPRE Database: How to Attach a Database
- Start the VIPRE Business Site Service
Note: The Database files' names and location are listed in the "Files" tab of it's Properties.