Logos on a New Computer

Sorry to have to ask this question, because I fell like I should know the answer, but here goes. I bought a new computer. How do I put Logos on this computer? It will be my home computer for Logos. My work computer remains the same. Did some looking around for this on the site but could not find good instructions. Any help would be appreciated.

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Steve Cheek

I called Logos and Adam walked me thrugh the process. Took about 5 minutes. Very help[ful.

Tobias Lampert

Sorry to have to ask this question, because I fell like I should know the answer, but here goes. I bought a new computer. How do I put Logos on this computer? It will be my home computer for Logos. My work computer remains the same. Did some looking around for this on the site but could not find good instructions. Any help would be appreciated.

This here might be helpful: http://wiki.logos.com/Quick_Installation_onto_multiple_computers

TCBlack

Joel,

Take a look at www.logos.com/4ways and the fourth method at the bottom has the installer link. Download that and run it.

Alternatively look at Quick Installation onto multiple computers

Also:

Installation and Indexing FAQ’s

Juanita

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239373#Comment_239373

Joel,

Take a look at www.logos.com/4ways and the fourth method at the bottom has the installer link. Download that and run it.

Alternatively look at Quick Installation onto multiple computers

Also:

Installation and Indexing FAQ’s

Hi Thomas,

If I were a new user and was directed to the Wiki page on the different ways to quickly install on multiple computers, the following would probably stop me:

THESE PROCEDURES ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY LOGOS SO YOU PERFORM THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK! (as it reads on that page)

And then I would call Customer service and if I were on hold, I would be directed to the Logos forums for help. [:^)]

EDIT: if you are on hold, you hear a recording that encourages you to seek help on the forums.

TCBlack

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239379#Comment_239379

If I were a new user and was directed to the Wiki page on the different ways to quickly install on multiple computers, the following would probably stop me:

And it should. If this message stops you, it is going to reflect on your level of technical expertise (not a bad thing BTW). Unsupported fixes are unsupported so they should only be undertaken by those willing to do the wrestling when their own contortions break it.

nd then I would call Customer service and if I were on hold, I would be directed to the Logos forums for help.

EDIT: if you are on hold, you hear a recording that encourages you to seek help on the forums.

Heh. While you're right - keep in mind that calling tech about the above mentioned unsupported method will only get you told it's unsupported.

This is why my first part of the answer included the "official way" (download the installer) and the unnoficial - go ahead and try it if you dare- method. :-)

Juanita

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239402#Comment_239402

New users (which I am not part of that group) may possibly find the route suggested circuitous.

That was my whole point, Thomas. Logos directs users to the forums for help and when new users arrive at the Wiki for help, they potentially find that if they take the route posed on the forum, they may lack Logos support.

nicky crane

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239424#Comment_239424

If you're installing it on a new computer, you wouldn't do any damage even if you had problems with the installation. I used method 2 with no problems, and I'm fairly experienced but far from expert. Someone who did itr as recommended by customer support, if |I remember rightly, had awful problems with it downloading everything at great expense. Using method 2 I had it all on my computer and indexed within minutes if I remember rightly, certainly within 1/2 an hour.

At worst, you won't damage your computer and if you haven't got Logos installed on it, you won't mess up what you've previously installed. I think Logos doesn't support the method, but is not actually opposed to us using it. The method just wasn't written by a Logos employee. So be courageous and dive in!

TCBlack

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239424#Comment_239424

New users (which I am not part of that group) may possibly find the route suggested circuitous.

Ahhh. NOW I understand your point. I was a bit thick earlier today.

It happens. Just ask anyone who knows me well... and they'll roll their eyes. :-)

spitzerpl

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239486#Comment_239486

I was a bit thick earlier today.

You speak as if that is not normal. :-)

Dave Hooton

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239379#Comment_239379

If I were a new user and was directed to the Wiki page on the different ways to quickly install on multiple computers, the following would probably stop me:

THESE PROCEDURES ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY LOGOS SO YOU PERFORM THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK! (as it reads on that page)

And then I would call Customer service and if I were on hold, I would be directed to the Logos forums for help.

However, the line before that (in the wiki) states:-

Follow instructions carefully. If you are not confident to do this then seek advice in the forums.

The aim was to direct the user to the forums, which some have done. If it helps, Tech Support have recommended a similar procedure but it is more problematic! misses an important step!

TCBlack

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239535#Comment_239535

Sorry Philip of course that should have been thicker

George Somsel

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/239427#Comment_239427

I used method 2 with no problems, and I'm fairly experienced but far from expert.

I'm an expert.

DEFINITION: Ex = has been
Spurt = drip under pressure

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