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Ceder Square Dance System (CSDS) ==> Upgrading

Reformatting my drive

I need to reformat my drive. I do not want to lose the records I have added to the databases. Can I download and install the latest version of CSDS and then use my databases by replacing the ones in the download or should I export them to a disk before I reformat and then import them to the program after I install it?

I suggest the following:

Make a backup copy of the CSDS installation folder (usually C:\SQDATA).
Reformat the disk.
Copy the CSDS installation folder back to the computer.
Install the latest version of CSDS.

Installing CSDS over an existing version does not wipe out any of your databases. It simply "updates" the information that I have modified, and it does not touch any information that you have updated or added. Database records have a "user ID" field, which allows the update process to know who created the record. Hence, the update process only changes the records that have "Vic Ceder" in that field. Your data will not be affected.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your music files located outside of the CSDS installation folder will also need to be copied to a backup before reformatting the disk or they will be lost as well!