Introduction

If you currently using a pervious ICQ version and you are upgrading to ICQ 99b then you will need to convert your database to be compatible with the latest ICQ version. Using the DBConverter will safeguard your Contact List and history database. ICQ has made the database conversion a simple process by including the ICQ DBCoverter at the end of the installation procedure. The updating procedure will take just a few moments and will add to the improved performance of your ICQ program.

This Help File is provided as a convenience only (See Welcome to ICQ version 99b*) and is subject to the provisions of the ICQ Terms of Service.

*Access this from the main Help File by clicking on the ICQ button, selecting Help and then selecting Help Topics.

Copyright © 1999 ICQ Inc. All Rights Reserved.


Upgrading Your Database

In order to upgrade to ICQ 99b from a previous version you need to convert your existing Contact List and history database. This process may take a few minutes but it should make your ICQ run faster, with improved capability and should safeguard your history and Contact List. The DB Converter at the end of the installation procedure may be accessed anytime from your ICQ folder to recover a new database or fix a corrupt database file.

To upgrade your database:

1.	Click on the OK button in the Install/update Complete dialog. Choose from the following options:

•	Select Fix an old database radio · button if you are upgrading to 99b from 98a or previous versions.

•	Select Fix a New database radio · button if you are upgrading from 99a or a newer version.

•	Select I am not sure radio button to let the system check database you are converting.

2.	Click the Next button.

3.	Select which ICQ owner's database you would like to convert from the ICQ Owner pull-down list.

4.	Choose which parts of your history database you would like to convert from the pull-down list of History Options:

•	Select All History to convert your complete database history.

•	Select Last year's history only to convert only the history for the last year.

•	Select Last 6 months history only to convert only the history for the last 6 months.

•	Select Last 3 months history to convert only the history for the last 3 months.

•	Select No History (Only Contact List) to convert only the names of the users in your Contact List to the new Contact List. Not all the events between you and these users will be converted to the new database; therefore, they will not exist on the new ICQ 99b.

5.	Click the Next button.

The ICQ Database Converter begins the conversion procedure of your database. This procedure may take a few minutes depending on the number of users you have chosen to convert in your database.

6.	Once the procedure has been completed click on the Next button. Then chose from the following options:

•	Click on the Convert/Fix Another ICQ Owner button if you want to convert the database history of another owner in your database.

•	Click on the Done button to close the DB Converter and then restart ICQ with the newly installed database.

This Help File is provided as a convenience only (See Welcome to ICQ version 99b*) and is subject to the provisions of the ICQ Terms of Service.

*Access this from the main Help File by clicking on the ICQ button, selecting Help and then selecting Help Topics.

Copyright © 1999 ICQ Inc. All Rights Reserved.