Converting TOTAL from a stand-alone to a server/workstation installation
If you've installed TOTAL using the stand‑alone option and need to convert the program to a server or workstation installation, there are a few things you need to do before reinstalling.
1) Back up all of your existing reports.
The easiest way to do this is to use Titan Drive, which automatically backs up all of your appraisals to our secure cloud. Click here for instructions on backing up reports to Titan Drive.
If you don't have a Titan Drive subscription, you can always back them up manually, too. Click the panel below for instructions.
Backing up your report files without Titan Drive
To backup your files manually, they need to be copied to a removable storage device (thumb drive, external hard drive, etc). Copy the entire [My] Reports and [Shared] Reports folders from their location on your computer, then paste them on a removable storage device. If you're unsure how to do this, please contact a local technician for additional assistance. The local, default report file locations are:
[My] Reports
Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\[yourusername]\My Documents\a la mode\Reports
Windows Vista, 7, and 8 - C:\Users\[yourusername]\My Documents\a la mode\Reports
[Shared] Reports
Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\My Documents\a la mode\Reports
Windows Vista, 7, and 8 - C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\a la mode\Reports
Additionally, if you have WinTOTAL Aurora installed, you will need to back up those reports, too. The default report location for Aurora is: C:\a la mode\WinTOTAL\Reports or C:\Win2000\Reports
2) Uninstall and reinstall TOTAL.
Click here for detailed instructions on uninstalling TOTAL.
Once it's completely uninstalled, you need to reinstall it. Click here and follow the directions for installing TOTAL as a server or a workstation, depending on your needs.