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It was time today to do my yearly MC upgrade and I started on my media server as usual. Backed up the library, did a final check of the settings and installed v28 along side v27.

The installer indicated that it was "upgrading from previous version" and v28 put an icon on the desktop and I thought I was all good.

However - when I fired up v28 - it did not pickup anything from the existing v27 install and is essentially an empty shell with no content, no settings, no nothing.

I have seen some weirdness in the past on MC clients that are using a Media Server (as their primary library) not honoring previous setting during and upgrade - is that the same deal here?

Appreciate any tips for the field.

Cheers!

VP

[Matt]

I can't explain it, but just restore the library you backed up and you should be set.

[Sky King]

I've experienced this same thing in the past as well.  I've purchased 28 but am hesitant to install it as my server because of the twitchy nature of the upgrade process.  I know it's not a high priority but, if at some point, someone gets some time to investigate this further it would be much appreciated.

[Vocalpoint]

I've experienced this same thing in the past as well.  I've purchased 28 but am hesitant to install it as my server because of the twitchy nature of the upgrade process.  I know it's not a high priority but, if at some point, someone gets some time to investigate this further it would be much appreciated.

I was able to restore my most recent backup - but that has issues as well - backups do not handle thumbnails and so on - so there is a bit more to deal with in terms of getting the new install to be identical to the old. I am up and running now - but yes - the "upgrade" process needs work as clearly in my case - MC28 had no idea that MC27 was present (at all) on this machine - even tho the installer did flash by with "upgrading from previous version". But no upgrade was done.

For all intents and purposes - this ended up being identical to a clean install - like I installed MC for the first time on a brand new machine with nothing on it.

VP

[JimH]

MC28 does work with thumbnails from MC27.

[Vocalpoint]

MC28 does work with thumbnails from MC27.

Yes - but only if the "in-place" upgrade is successful.

If restoring from a backup - thumbnails are not restored. Unless I am missing something here?

VP

[Matt]

It was recent that we made adding thumbnails to a backup possible.  So it would only be possible if you upgrade from one of those builds.

[Vocalpoint]

It was recent that we made adding thumbnails to a backup possible.  So it would only be possible if you upgrade from one of those builds.

Matt

Noticed this with v28 - great addition.

While it does create giant backup files - I do like the option to either add them (or not) on the fly.

This makes it easy to back them up when really necessary (like when updating to a new version) vs saving them every time.

Cheers!

VP