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Mark Liquorman,
User (Posts: 1)
Aug 16, 2017 3:49:33 pm EDT
Support level: Free or trial
I'm trying to connect to a friend, and not having much success. I'm using v6.3.0.6; he just downloaded host, so I'm assuming it is latest version (both Windows).
He's telling me his Internet ID is a 12-digit #. I've previously seen only 9-digit numbers. Is this OK; that is, is he telling me the correct ID?
(10 minutes later)
Just realized that the "Check for Updates" button on my current version doesn't work! So manually downloaded and installed new version. Will check if this makes a difference.
He's telling me his Internet ID is a 12-digit #. I've previously seen only 9-digit numbers. Is this OK; that is, is he telling me the correct ID?
(10 minutes later)
Just realized that the "Check for Updates" button on my current version doesn't work! So manually downloaded and installed new version. Will check if this makes a difference.
Edited:Mark Liquorman - Aug 16, 2017 4:03:44 pm EDT
Conrad,
Support (Posts: 3013)
Aug 16, 2017 5:19:15 pm EDT
Hello Mark,
P.S. We try to improve update-related features with each release. Now you can automatically update both Viewer and Hosts, meaning that you just need to click a button and the program will do the rest. This tutorial explains how, see "Updating Viewer Method 1" and "Updating Hosts Method 1".
Note that the word "automatic" here doesn't mean that the program updates on its own without the user's consent. It is the user who makes a decision and initiates the update process.
Yes, the 12-digit IDs are now the current format. However, 9-digit IDs are also supported for backward compatibility. That is, you can still connect to older Host installations from newly updated Viewer.Is this OK; that is, is he telling me the correct ID?
Automatic download of an update file was implemented only recently. That's why it's not available in version 6.3 and earlier.Just realized that the "Check for Updates" button on my current version doesn't work! So manually downloaded and installed new version.
P.S. We try to improve update-related features with each release. Now you can automatically update both Viewer and Hosts, meaning that you just need to click a button and the program will do the rest. This tutorial explains how, see "Updating Viewer Method 1" and "Updating Hosts Method 1".
Note that the word "automatic" here doesn't mean that the program updates on its own without the user's consent. It is the user who makes a decision and initiates the update process.
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