{"id":9,"date":"2025-05-06T14:43:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newblog.colorgate.com\/en\/2025\/05\/06\/ensure-a-smooth-transition-from-v24-to-v25-with-backup-and-restore\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:34:10","slug":"ensure-a-smooth-transition-from-v24-to-v25-with-backup-and-restore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/ensure-a-smooth-transition-from-v24-to-v25-with-backup-and-restore\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensure a Smooth Transition From V24 to V25 With Backup and Restore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Version changes often bring new functions and improvements, as well as challenges, especially when transferring existing data and configurations securely. To avoid downtime, data loss, and unnecessary effort, it is essential to have a well-planned backup and restore strategy. In this article, we will show you how to ensure a smooth transition and prepare your systems for the new version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are going to use <strong>version 25 on the same computer as your current version<\/strong>, we recommend importing the system configuration of the previous version directly into version 25 using the <em>Setup assistant<\/em>. This contains an import function that allows you to quickly and easily transfer the system configuration from the previous version to V25. This ensures that all your usual settings, profiles, and printer definitions will be directly available in the new software version. You can find out how to use the import function in the <em>Setup assistant<\/em> in <a href=\"#importing-assistant\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#importing-assistant\">this section<\/a>.<br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are going to use <strong>version 25 on another computer than your current version<\/strong>, you should create a backup of your current system configuration and restore the backup in the new version. This ensures that your usual settings, profiles, and printer definitions will be available in version 25. You can find out how to use the backup and restore function in <a href=\"#backup-and-restore\" rel=\"noopener\">this section.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-hs-cos-general-type=\"meta_field\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\">In this article, you can find details about the following topics:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\" rel=\"noopener\">Requirements to back up and restore the system configuration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#create-backup\" rel=\"noopener\">Backing up system configuration from version 24<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#restore-RIP\" rel=\"noopener\">Restoring system configuration in version 25<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#importing-assistant\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#importing-assistant\">Importing system configuration from a previous version via the <em>Setup Assistant<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#restore-in-setup-assistant\" rel=\"noopener\">Restoring a previously backed up system configuration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more general information on upgrading to version 25, please also see our <a href=\"\/en\/faq-upgrading-to-v25\" rel=\"noopener\">FAQ article<\/a>. Please also refer to our article on <a href=\"\/en\/upgrading-from-productionserver-v21-to-v22-and-the-access-control-module-acm\" rel=\"noopener\">version upgrades with activated Access Control Module<\/a>.<a data-hs-anchor=\"true\" id=\"requirements\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements to Backup and Restore the System Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still want to use your current version (e.g. V24) after the upgrade of your license, you must install the latest build of your current version (24.02.171645) before upgrading. This ensures compatibility between both versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These versions can be installed side by side on the same system and run alternately without any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20.01.9224<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21.10.11565<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22.10.14177<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>23.11.16235<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24.02.17165<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The corresponding builds are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colorgate.com\/support\/en\/\">Service &amp; Support area<\/a> of our website under <em>Menu<\/em> &gt; <em>Download <\/em>&gt;<em> Software<\/em>. Select your software. At the top of the list, you will find the latest build of this version. Click the download icon to download the installer and afterwards, install this build.<a data-hs-anchor=\"true\" id=\"backup-and-restore\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">When switching between multiple installations, the previously unused product must be started once with administrative rights. This applies to both licenses with USB key and licenses with soft key. For licenses with soft key, the license must be revoked in the previously used version before switching to another version. To do this, select <em>Productionserver\/Proofgate\/Filmgate24 &gt; Productionserver\/Proofgate\/Filmgate24 \u2014 Revoke license<\/em> in the Windows start menu. A dialog opens in which you can start the revocation process. An active Internet connection is required for this.<br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backup and Restore the System Configuration via the Backup and Restore Function<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff\"><span id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\" data-hs-cos-general-type=\"meta_field\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you prefer a video tutorial to written instructions, you can also watch our YouTube video on how to transfer the system configuration via <em>Options<\/em> &gt; <em>System Configuration: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BDK1T1ThfHM\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/BDK1T1ThfHM<\/a><em>.<\/em><br><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ColorGATE Productionserver - How to do a system backup\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BDK1T1ThfHM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"create-backup\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backing Up the System Configuration From V24<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the next steps to back up the system configuration <span style=\"background-color: #ffffff\"><span id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\" data-hs-cos-general-type=\"meta_field\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\">via <em>Options<\/em> &gt; <em>System Configuration<\/em><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start the software, you want to create the backup from.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <em>Options <\/em>&gt;<em> System Configuration<\/em> &gt;<em> Backup\u2026<\/em> to open the <em>Backup RIP Configuration<\/em> dialog. You see the following options:<br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"518\" class=\"wp-image-255\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/1_Backup-RIP-Configuration-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/1_Backup-RIP-Configuration-1.png 566w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/1_Backup-RIP-Configuration-1-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure><br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The option&nbsp;<em>Backup program settings<\/em>&nbsp;contains e.g., measuring device settings or the currently opened printers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The printer definitions contain, e.g., the hotfolder settings. You can also save all jobs with the&nbsp;<em>Include job files<\/em>&nbsp;option. This allows you to reprint them without having to rip them again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option&nbsp;<em>Backup profiles and linearizations<\/em>&nbsp;saves not only the profiles and linearizations files, but also the entire MIM combinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The settings of the Access Control Module and the Cost Calculation Module can also be backed up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<em>Backup raster data<\/em>&nbsp;option is only needed, if you use Filmgate or the Film &amp; Plate Module for Productionserver and use your own screen sets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <em>Comment<\/em> field, you can add a description for the backup, so that you can later identify what the backup was created for and from which state it was. Both the destination folder and the file name can be customized according to your own preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After clicking <em>OK<\/em>, a dialog box shows the size of the uncompressed data.<br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"152\" class=\"wp-image-256\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/2_Size-of-uncompressed_data_PS24.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/2_Size-of-uncompressed_data_PS24.png 361w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/2_Size-of-uncompressed_data_PS24-300x126.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure><br>The larger the amount of data, the longer the backup process will take.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After clicking <em>Yes<\/em>, the data is compressed and stored in a zip file to save disk space. With gigabyte-sized jobs in the archives, this may take more than 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the backup is complete, the software will ask whether and when to remind you about the next backup.<br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"153\" class=\"wp-image-257\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Reminder.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The backup process is now complete. You can now import the backup of the system configuration into your V25 installation.<a data-hs-anchor=\"true\" id=\"restore-RIP\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restoring the System Configuration in V25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run version 25 with administrative rights so that the required permissions are available during the import process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <em>Options &gt; System Configuration &gt; Restore\u2026<\/em> to open the <em>Restore RIP Configuration<\/em> dialog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <em>Open<\/em> and select the previously created backup file from the previous version there.<br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"643\" class=\"wp-image-936\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Restore_RIP_Configuration_V25-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Restore_RIP_Configuration_V25-1.png 554w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Restore_RIP_Configuration_V25-1-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various information about the backup is now displayed, e.g., in which version it was created and which data it contains. The check boxes allow you to restore only certain data from the backup, if this is desired. At <em>Restore options,<\/em> you can choose whether existing data should be overwritten. In addition, you can decide whether you want to import the backup into the current default paths or use new paths. The archive folders (respectively the jobs contained in them) will then be stored there.<br><strong>Note:<\/strong> If the data folders from the INI are used, this may result in the folders for profiles, job archive and hotfolder from the previous version being used. This can lead to conflicts if, for example, V24 and V25 are used alternately for a while, or if the V24 folder structure will be deleted. We recommend using this option only when restoring the backup of the same version and not when upgrading to a new version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After you have clicked <em>OK<\/em>, another confirmation request appears and, if necessary, the files to be overwritten are displayed. During a version upgrade, usually everything can be overwritten.<br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1049\" height=\"533\" class=\"wp-image-938\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Existing-files-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Existing-files-1.png 1049w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Existing-files-1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Existing-files-1-1024x520.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Existing-files-1-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1049px) 100vw, 1049px\" \/><\/figure><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the import restart the software. The imported data will be visible, and you can continue to work in V25 as you did in V24. We recommend checking the hotfolder settings to learn, for example about new options and possibilities of the new version.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are sure that you have transferred all the required data from the old version, you can uninstall V24. The data from the previous version will not be deleted when uninstalled. To free up disk space, the data must be deleted manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"importing-assistant\">Importing the system configuration from V24 via the Setup Assistant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since V23.10 a setup assistant opens automatically when you first start the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Setup_assistant_V25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Setup_assistant_V25.png 382w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Setup_assistant_V25-300x281.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure><br>\n\n\n\n<p>If required, you can also call up the setup assistant manually at any time by clicking on <em>Help<\/em> &gt; <em>Setup assistant&#8230;<\/em>. Via this assistant, you can import the system configuration of a previous version into V25, without the need to manually back up and restore the system configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Tip:<\/span> <span data-hs-cos-general-type=\"meta_field\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\">If you prefer a video tutorial to written instructions, you can watch our video on YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DZ7SkgBbSMo\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/DZ7SkgBbSMo<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Guide: Setup Assistant (EN)\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DZ7SkgBbSMo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the next steps to import the system configuration from a previous version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <em>Import the system configuration from a previous version. <\/em>A dialog opens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the installed version to import from.<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"248\" class=\"wp-image-262\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Import_system_cofiguration_PS24.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Import_system_cofiguration_PS24.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Import_system_cofiguration_PS24-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At <em>Options<\/em> select the type of data you want to import into your new version. You can select <em>Restore program settings<\/em> and \/ or <em>Restore jobs<\/em>. The restoring of program settings makes sure you use the same settings as in your previous installation. If not selected, you keep your current settings. If you select <em>Restore jobs<\/em>, your job folder will be restored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Base path for job data<\/em>: This is the path to store your job data. By default, it is the <span>JobDir<\/span> folder of your installation. Change this only if you want to store your job data in a special location (e.g., another hard drive).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <em>OK<\/em>. After the import, you will get a confirmation that the selected data has been imported.<a data-hs-anchor=\"true\" id=\"restore-in-setup-assistant\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restoring a Previously Backed Up System Configuration via the Setup Assistant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have already backed up the system configuration of V24, you can restore it quickly and easily via the <em>Setup assistant<\/em> of V25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, click <em>Restore a previously backed up system configuration&#8230;<\/em>. in the <span style=\"font-style: italic\">Setup assistant<\/span> dialog and follow the steps described <a href=\"#restore-RIP\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Setup_assistant_Restore-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Setup_assistant_Restore-3.png 382w, https:\/\/blog.colorgate.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Setup_assistant_Restore-3-300x281.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about the smooth transition from V24 to V25, please contact us. Feel free to get in touch at <a href=\"mailto:contact@colorgate.com\">contact@colorgate.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you going to upgrade to ColorGATE Productionserver version 25? To ensure a smooth transition from an older version to 25, you can import your system configuration or restore a previously backed up system configuration. 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