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Installing or Upgrading to Groove Virtual Office, Version 3.1

This document describes how to install or upgrade to Groove Virtual Office, Version 3.1. Please read these instructions carefully.

Preparation for all users

If you use a browser other than Microsoft Internet Explorer, and you normally make custom Internet settings (such as configuring a proxy) through your browser, you must duplicate these settings in the Internet Options control panel. You do not need to modify any settings if you already use Internet Explorer as your browser.

Additionally, it's recommended that you close all other software applications, and disable all anti-spyware programs before installing or upgrading Groove Virtual Office 3.1.

If you're upgrading to Groove Version 3.1 from Groove Version 3.0

If you're upgrading to Groove Version 3.1 from Groove Version 3.0, you simply need to go to http://www.groove.net/setup and run the installation program.

Preparation for users upgrading from Groove version 2.x

If you're upgrading from Groove version 2.x, the following are recommended precautionary measures for backing up your workspace data before upgrading:

If you use your Groove account on only one computer, create backup archives of any workspaces in which you are the only member.
If you use your account on multiple computers, download all workspace data on all computers. In Groove 2.x, review your list of workspaces in My Spaces, select any workspace that has the status "Not on this computer," and download the workspace data from another computer or workspace member.

Obtaining and activating a Groove 3.x Virtual Office License

Upgraders who have activated one or more licenses in their Groove 2.x accounts must obtain and activate an equivalent Groove 3.x license before running the upgrade process. For information on obtaining Groove product licenses, go to http://www.groove.net/downloads.

To activate a Groove 3.x license in your Groove 2.x account:

Start Groove and log in to your account.
Select Help - Activate Product.
In the Activate Product dialog box, enter the Activation Key and Activation Server, type (or copy and paste) the 25 character activation key sent to you in an email. Groove should detect and fill in the required Activation Server address for you.
Click Next and then click Finish.

You should now be ready to upgrade your account as described below in "Installing Groove 3.1 Virtual Office."

Installing the Groove 3.1 Virtual Office Trial

If you want to test out Groove before purchasing a license, you can download and install the 60-day Groove 3.0 Virtual Office Trial. The trial version allows you to sample all product features for a limited time. To see a list of limitations for trial version, go to the Groove Virtual Office product comparison page.

To install the Groove 3.1 Virtual Office Trial:

Go to the Groove Virtual Office Downloads page.
Click Download Groove Trial.
At the prompt, click Open to run the installer from the Web site, or Save to save the installer file to your computer.

Use the Save option only if you have a slow Internet connection. To start the installation, double-click the installer file after it downloads.
Complete the InstallShield wizard to install Groove.

When the installation is complete, you're prompted to start Groove . Note that you might be prompted to restart your system first. To start Groove after restarting your system, click Start on your Windows task bar, and select Programs - Groove - Groove.
Start Groove and complete the Groove Account Setup Wizard.

Note: If you installed the Groove 3.1 Virtual Office Trial to upgrade from an earlier Groove release, you don't need to run the Groove Account Setup Wizard. You can simply start up Groove.

Installing Groove 3.1 Virtual Office

After obtaining a Groove 3.x license, or activating a Groove 3.x license in your Groove 2.x account, do the following to install or upgrade Groove Virtual Office.

Go to the Groove Virtual Office Downloads page.

Click Download Virtual Office.

At the prompt, click Open to run the installer from the Web site, or Save to save the installer file to your computer.

Use the Save option only if you have a slow Internet connection. To start the installation, double-click the installer file after it downloads.

Complete the InstallShield wizard to install Groove.

When the installation is complete, you're prompted to start Groove . Note that you might be prompted to restart your system first. To start Groove after restarting your system, click Start on your Windows task bar, and select Programs - Groove - Groove.

Start Groove and complete the Groove Account Setup Wizard.

When prompted for your activation key, type (or copy and paste) the 25 character activation key sent to you in an email. Groove should detect and fill in the required Activation Server address for you.

A Note about Passwords

You don't need to use a password, but we strongly recommend you do for security reasons. A password minimizes the risk that someone will use your data or account without your consent. A password can consist of any combination of characters, including spaces and numbers. Try to use a word or phrase that you can memorize and type easily, but one that's too long or cryptic for anyone else to figure out. If you share your computer with others, we recommend you don't check the "Remember my password on this computer" check box.

Uninstalling Groove Virtual Office

In certain instances you may be required to uninstall Groove. Follow this procedure to remove Groove from your computer:

Close all open applications.
Make sure Groove is shut down. If the Groove icon appears in your system tray, click it and select Exit Groove.
From the Windows Start menu, select Settings-Control Panel-Add/Remove Programs. Select Groove from the list of programs and click Change/Remove.
The Uninstall program prompts you to confirm that you want to remove the application. Click Yes.
The Uninstall program asks if you want to uninstall your user and system data when you uninstall the application. Click Yes ONLY if you don't intend to reinstall Groove at a later date. If you click No, you can reinstall later and retain all of your user and system data.
When the uninstall has completed, Groove Setup will display a message that the application was successfully uninstalled. Close Add/Remove Programs and the Windows Control Panel.