The programs accompanying these notes will update to v1.5.6, any copy of OptiMem before it, from v1.4.1. The update process is divided into two parts, one for the OptiMem control panel and one for the file of optimization parameters, called Size Prefs. This will allow you to do the two parts separately. In some cases you may wish to use the Size Prefs Update more than once. In the future we may distribute a new Size Prefs Update separately.
*IMPORTANT* Some system extensions (like virus protection software) and file sharing can interfere with the operation of the update programs. If they do not operate correctly, please disable all extensions (by restarting the computer while holding down the Shift key) and try again.
• U p d a t i n g t h e O p t i M e m C o n t r o l P a n e l
To begin, open "OptiMem Program Update", which came with these notes. You will be asked to locate the copy of "OptiMem" to be updated, using a standard Directory Dialog Box (for more information on using this see the documentation that came with your Macintosh® or System 7 software). Normally, this will be your currently installed copy which is located in the "Control Panels" folder in the "System Folder" on your startup disk. We recommend that you do NOT update your original OptiMem Installation disk. After the update is complete, you must restart your computer to put the new version into operation.
• U p d a t i n g t h e S i z e P r e f s F i l e
Your personal configuration options for OptiMem along with the optimization parameters used for each application are stored in a separate file called "Size Prefs". The "Size Prefs Update" program is used to merge newly distributed optimization parameters into your existing Size Prefs file so that you may update your active Size Prefs without losing changes or additions you have made since installing. (The "Size Prefs Update" program can also be used to install a fresh copy of Size Prefs OR to undo the last update that you did with this program.)
While updating the Size Prefs, there can be no other applications open or running on the computer. The update program will attempt to quit all of the open applications (with your approval). Some applications may have difficulties quitting in response to another program's request (and currently, this is often the case). In such a case, the update will not be able to proceed and you will need to quit the other applications yourself before you are able to perform the update.
To begin, open the "Size Prefs Update" program, which came with these notes. When there are no open applications, you will be asked to locate the copy of "Size Prefs" to be updated, using a standard Directory Dialog Box (for more information on using this see the documentation that came with your Macintosh or System 7 software). Normally, this will be your currently active copy which is located in the "Preferences" folder in the "System Folder" on your startup disk (and the updater will try to locate this copy for you). We recommend that you do NOT update your original OptiMem Installation disk. The new Size Prefs file to be merged in will normally be in the same folder with this Size Prefs Update program. If so, the updater will find Size Prefs there automatically and use it. If not, you will be asked to locate the new Size Prefs that you wish to merge in.
If you have updated your Size Prefs before, you will be able to choose to undo the previous update as an alternative to proceeding with a new update. (You may wish to undo if you find that some part of an update was not what you wanted.) If you proceed with the installation, you will be given the choice of merging any new parameters into an existing Size Prefs file or installing a new Size Prefs in its entirety (if for some reason you wish to discard any changes made and revert to the original settings). When merging with your existing Size Prefs, the update program will check to see if any of the new optimization parameters would alter any that are currently in use on your computer. If so, the program will give you the option, for each affected application, of installing the new optimization parameters or staying with your existing ones. After the update or undo is complete, you may begin using the new Size Prefs immediately, without restarting the computer.
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