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Installing the Convert Project Tool for Paratext 7

If you need to run the conversion tool on Paratext 7 data to prepare for migration, you will need to install the latest beta version of Paratext 7.6. You can install it with your existing Paratext 7 username and registration code. Paratext 7.6 installs in a different program folder so it does not replace Paratext 7.5. It reads and writes the same data as Paratext 7.5, and you can have Paratext 7.5, 7.6 and 8 all installed on the same computer.

Paratext 7.5 and 7.6 do share the same data, so do not open both at the same time if you are going to edit your text.

Instructions to download and install Paratext 7.6 Beta Test Version

7.6 Test Version Beta 4 Installer

Click on the filenames below to download them and follow the directions below:

TypeFile NameDate ModifiedSize

SPUD
PtwBeta7 6 54 159 4:15 pm 01/03/201818.6M

exe
PtwTestVersion7 6Beta4Installer V2 5:21 pm 11/29/2017146.2M

The following instructions omit obvious steps (for example, click Next).

  1. To run the Paratext Installer, double-click the downloaded exe file.
  2. After you agree to the license terms, click Install.
  3. This step might take a few minutes if the installer needs to install the .NET Framework on your computer.
  4. If a dialog appears to ask your permission for the Installer to make changes to your computer, click Yes.
  5. When the Destination Folder step appears, don’t click Change unless you have a reason to change the default folders for the Paratext program and Paratext projects on your computer.
  6. Click Install.
  7. Do not close the SpudUpdater windows that appear while the test version is being installed.
  8. Lastly, install the SPUD file by double clicking it. It will update 7.6 to the latest version.

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