HOWTO: Move Second Opinion to a new or upgraded computer

Document ID: Q101011

This article applies to the following:
Product(s): Second Opinion Standard
Last Revised On: April 24, 2001

Summary

This document lists the procedure to follow when upgrading or replacing the existing operating system (OS) in a computer where Second Opinion is installed. This procedure assumes that a standard, stand-alone installation of Second Opinion was performed in C:\OPINION.

Discussion

Upgrading Over Existing OS

No special procedure is necessary. You may have to reconfigure or reinstall the video capture board's software.

Using Reformatted or New Hard Drive

On the original installation:

1. Ensure that Second Opinion is correctly installed. Note the version number (3.0, 3.2, or 4.0); if you are using a version prior to 3.0, please upgrade to 3.0 before continuing.
2. Create a backup copy of C:\OPINION to a separate hard drive or network drive.

On the new system:

1. Ensure that you have the 3.0, 3.2, or 4.0 full install disks (not the "Updater" disks).
2. Install the new OS.
3. If you have a video capture card, follow its instructions in installing its software.
4. Install a new, clean copy of Second Opinion from the full installation disks matching your original installation.
5. Ensure the new installation works completely - the modem and video capture card work (if any).
6. If necessary upgrade/update the installed copy to match the version on your original installation.
7. Copy the contents of the backup's OPINION\IMAGES directory (or OPINION\DOCUMENT, if it exists) to the newly installed C:\OPINION\DOCUMENT directory.
8. Copy the contents of the backup's OPINION\DATABASE directory to the newly installed C:\OPINION\DATABASE directory.
9. Run Second Opinion and again ensure everything is working. Create a patient folder; capture, save, and re-open an image.

Second Opinion is now installed. We suggest you keep the backup copy for as long as possible in the event of any problems.