Update GMG ColorProof to a New Version without Internet Connection

The easiest and fastest way to do an update is from within the application, if the computer has an active internet connection (see "Update GMG ColorProof to a New Version"), but in case the computer has no active internet connection (or a very slow one), there is another way.

You can download the setup and all resources as a ZIP archive (from a different computer) and then transfer the ZIP archive to the target computer. The ZIP archive can be found as Full Setup in the download area of the GMG support website: https://gmgcolor.com/support/download/product/colorproof/

Before installing a newer version of GMG ColorProof, it is recommended to create an environment backup of the current version to save all workflows and settings. The environment backup is a safety measure to prevent the loss of data in case something goes wrong and should not be restored in the updated version unless necessary. When upgrading an existing GMG ColorProof installation, a deinstallation is not required. The installer detects any previous software version and updates the program, the database, and all required application data automatically. Custom database entries or application data from the user are not changed by the installer. The ColorProof AppData Package will be installed to the same folder as the previous version.

Before starting the installation, check that no other GMG applications, especially GMG ColorServer server, are still running on the computer you want to do the update. To verify GMG ColorServer server is not running, check the Notification Area of the Windows taskbar. The GMG ColorServer Service Monitor service needs to be stopped, indicated by an icon with a red dot: If this is not the case, click the icon with the right mouse button to open the context menu and click Stop.

  1. Start your currently installed version of GMG ColorProof.
  2. On the System menu, point to Environment Backup, and click Create.
  3. After the Environment Backup has been successfully created, close the application.
  4. Right-click on the GMG ColorProof icon in the Windows taskbar and click Shutdown.
  1. Copy the ZIP archive to a local directory and extract all compressed files.
  2. Double-click the Setup_5.x.x.x.x.exe file to start the installation.
  3. When the installation is complete, click the Finish button to close the wizard.

After the update, the application shows license errors or incorrect license information. What to do?

Unexpected license errors or incorrect license information can be caused by an outdated version of the Application Service which distributes the license information to all GMG applications running on the computer. Install the latest version which can be found here:

https://gmgcolor.com/support/software-download

Please follow the link for more information: FAQ on licenses