Contact

Help Center - Upgrade from older SRO versions

Upgrade from older SRO versions

Note: These instructions apply to the upgrade from SRO 2018/2023/2025 to the latest SRO2026 version.
If you want to update from SRO2026 to the latest SRO2026 version, follow these instructions: Update

Upgrade from SRO2018 to SRO2026:

  • Check Requirements: Requirements
  • Check which version you need: 32-BIT or 64-BIT decision
  • Purchase License: Webshop
  • Close Smart Report Organizer if it is currently running.
  • Stop all Smart Report Organizer Windows services if they are running:
    Open Windows Services Manager
    Stop Smart Report Organizer Service
  • Backup Database: Backup Database (Important: Perform this step before starting the update or upgrade to prevent data loss.)
  • Download: Downloads
  • Install: Install
  • Copy your previously backed up database files into the new installation folder. For example:
    • Old installation folders:
      • For 32-BIT: C:\Program Files (x86)\DataZimmermann\Smart Report Organizer\
      • For 64-BIT: C:\Program Files\DataZimmermann\Smart Report Organizer\
    • New installation folder:
      • For 32-BIT: C:\Program Files (x86)\DataZimmermann\Smart Report Organizer (32-BIT)\
      • For 64-BIT: C:\Program Files\DataZimmermann\Smart Report Organizer (64-BIT)\
  • Delete the old installation folders that are no longer required.