Issue
How to migrate a SIGNAL for Windows 95/98 (version 4.4.1 or earlier) database to a new SIGNAL for Windows XP (version 5.0) installation.
Environment
- SIGNAL for Windows 95/98 version 4.4.1 or earlier
- SIGNAL for Windows XP version 5.0
Cause
Data on the existing database is crucial and don't want to lose any data during the transfer process from SIGNAL for Windows 95/98 to SIGNAL Windows XP.
Resolution
Perform a backup of the SIGNAL for Windows 95/98 system. When prompted, select to backup only DATA and BITMAP files. DO NOT SELECT executable files. The executable files are specific to the SIGNAL version for Windows 95/98. If this backup is restored to a SIGNAL for Windows XP computer, the executable files will not work on that operating system.
If the only backup available contains the executable files, then restore the backup to the SIGNAL for Windows XP computer. Now, perform a new backup containing only the data and bitmap files. Once completed, delete the SIGNAL folder and the signal.ini and bit.ini files from the x:\WINDOWS directory.
Re-install SIGNAL for Windows XP from the installation diskettes. Then, restore the backup containing only DATA and BITMAP files.
