Updating Automation on Windows
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This page describes how to update Provar Automation to a new version.
If you do not yet have Automation installed on your machine, please refer to the Installing Automation on Windows page.
Uninstall the Old Version
Start your Provar update with a clean slate by uninstalling the current version.
Go to the installation location and run the uninstall.exe file.
You may be prompted to all this program to make changes. Select Yes to continue.
The Provar Uninstall wizard will walk you through the step. Click Next > to get started.
The location cannot be edited, so click Uninstall when you’re ready to proceed.
The Provar Uninstall wizard will do the work for you. It may take a moment, but the top message will state that Provar has been successfully uninstalled. Click Close to continue.
Provar will confirm that completed uninstallation. Click OK to close the wizard.
Download the New Version
Log into your Provar Success Portal. You can find the link on the far top right of the Provar.com homepage.
Find the newest Provar Releases under the Product menu.
This will take you to a table of releases currently available. You can change the List View to Current Stable Release or sort by Release Date to find the newest release with ease.
Clicking on the desired release will take you to a details page with various versions of the file available.
Make sure to select the correct version for your needs and operating system. If you don’t see it in the release download box, select “View All” to see the full available list.
Installing the New Version
The downloaded file is an executable file.
To start the installation wizard, run the file from its downloaded location.
You may be prompted to make changes.
Click Yes to continue.
Once the window pops up, click
Next >
to get started.
You must agree to the License Agreement to proceed to installation.
Select I Agree to proceed.
After accepting the license agreement, you will be prompted to choose an installation location. Windows will default to C:\Program Files\Provar.
You can browse for a new location or accept the default, then press the Install button.
Installation may take a moment. Once complete, click Next > to continue.
Installation may take a moment.
Once complete, click Next > to continue.
You did it!
Select the checkboxes to match your preference and click Finish.
Selecting a Workspace
It is recommended to leave the checkbox “Use this as the default, and do not ask again” unticked. This will allow you to switch your workspace to have multiple Test Projects. If you did not check this box, upon launching Provar Automation you will be prompted to select your Workspace. Select a recent workspace or create a new one.
NOTE: The default location (C:\Users\<username>\Provar) is where Provar stores your license and other information. This is not the same as the installation location.
Your workspace will be the home of your Test Project. It is not necessary to keep your workspace in this same location, but it is considered best practice to select a workspace location away from your chosen installation location.
The Launcher will load your most recent workspace in the “Workspace” field. You can find other Workspaces you may be using under “Recent Workspaces”.
Click Launch to start your workspace when you’re ready and pick up right where you left off.