Upgrade time

[nzlowie]

Hi all,

I'm about to push the button to upgrade my system, currently running Windows Server 2012, JRiver 22 and AO.

 

Just a bit nervous as I'm not a computer guru, I brought my system complete but I sort of know my way around.... Probably going to get another SSD so I can revert back to my original if I f**k it up.

I've been reading notes on upgrading but I just want to check if there are still some helpful people around if I get stuck?

 

Also not sure about the Server 2019 upgrade, do we need to purchase the full version, gets a bit expensive for home use.....

 

Appreciate your assistance.

 

Dave

[AudioPhil]

Hi Dave

 

There are plenty around, no worries!

 

I'd suggest you just start with the Eval version of windwos, you can find the direct DL ISO links here under "supported operating systems": https://www.highend-audiopc.com/ao-order

 

Best,

AudioPhil

[mourip]

I upgraded to Windows Server 2019 with AOv3 about 6 months ago and got a very noticeable improvement in SQ. The idea of getting a new SSD is a good one but installing 2019 is really no harder than Windows 10.

 

One reminder. If you use the eval copy remember to set a calendar prompt to let you know just before the 180 days expires. I forgot to do that and was bummed when I went to fire up Roon and could not connect. I did figure it out and was easily able to extend the trial with a simple command prompt entry. Microsoft will allow you to extend the trial 6 times which works out to almost 3 years. Pretty lenient, and plenty of time to save up to purchase it. Although in three years there will undoubtedly be a new version with a new trial 🙂

[AudioPhil]

On 5/20/2020 at 1:33 PM, mourip said:

I upgraded to Windows Server 2019 with AOv3 about 6 months ago and got a very noticeable improvement in SQ. The idea of getting a new SSD is a good one but installing 2019 is really no harder than Windows 10.

 

One reminder. If you use the eval copy remember to set a calendar prompt to let you know just before the 180 days expires. I forgot to do that and was bummed when I went to fire up Roon and could not connect. I did figure it out and was easily able to extend the trial with a simple command prompt entry. Microsoft will allow you to extend the trial 6 times which works out to almost 3 years. Pretty lenient, and plenty of time to save up to purchase it. Although in three years there will undoubtedly be a new version with a new trial 🙂

Exaclty, and this is all documented in the AO manual!

 

i think its 5 times, not 6 by the way. indeed, after so much time there is most likely a new OS either way