Upgrade Procedure to Kofax VRS 5.1.1 on an existing Kofax Capture 9.0 or 10.0 workstation to avoid any potential licensing issues

Question / Problem:

What is the proper procedure for upgrading to Kofax VRS 5.1.1 on an existing Kofax Capture 9.0 or 10.0 workstation to avoid any potential licensing issues?

Answer / Solution:

Due to potential licensing and source-related issues that could affect Kofax Import Connector, Kofax Transformation Modules, and Kofax Capture modules, Kofax recommends the following procedure for installing Kofax VRS 5.1.1 on an existing Kofax Capture 9.0 or 10.0 workstation:

1. Shut down all Kofax Capture services, modules, and add-ons (KFS, KIC, KTM, etc.).
2. Install Kofax VRS 5.1.1.
3. Open a Command Prompt as Administrator.
4. Type the following to change the directory to the .NET 2.0 folder:
   cd "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727"
5. Press Enter.
6. Type the following to register KSALicSrvInf.dll:
   Gacutil /I "C:\Program Files (x86)\Kofax\Capture\Bin\KSALicSrvInf.dll"
7. Press Enter.
8. Type the following to register ACLicInf.dll:
   Gacutil /I "C:\Program Files (x86)\Kofax\Capture\Bin\ACLicInf.dll"
9. Press Enter.
10. In File Explorer, navigate to C:\ProgramData\Kofax\Vrs
11. Open KofaxReg.xml in a text editor, such as Notepad.
12. Locate the following line in the VIRTUALRESCAN section:
    <INSTALLTYPE Value="Standalone" />
13. Set the INSTALLTYPE value to Workstation
<INSTALLTYPE Value="Workstation" />
14. Save the changes to KofaxReg.xml and exit the text editor.
15. Run VRSAdministrationConsole.exe.
16. Click Scanner Configuration.
17. In the Scanner List, expand the Other folder and select File Import.
18. Click Configure Sources.
19. If the Software Import and Kofax Ascent Capture Release Source already exists, skip to Step #32. If they do not exist, proceed with Step #20.
20. In the Configure Sources window, click New.
21. Enter the following Source Name:
    Software Import
22. Select the following Source Type:
    Kofax Software -- Import from disk with image processing
23. Click OK.
24. In the Configure Sources window, click New.
25. Enter the following Source Name:
    Kofax Ascent Capture Release Source
26. Select the following Source Type:
    Kofax Software -- Import from disk with image processing
27. Click OK.
28. In the Configure Sources window, click New.
29. Enter the following Source Name:
    Kofax Software Import Source (no image processing)
30. Select the following Source Type:
    Kofax Software -- Import from disk without image processing
31. Click OK.
32. Close the VRS Administration Console .
33. Restart the Kofax Capture services, modules, and add-ons (KFS, KIC, KTM, etc.).

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