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Reference System Update

To protect the reference system from permanent changes caused by reference installations, the files of the reference system are backed up.

However, if you want to permanently replace backed up files or paths with updated versions, for example, after installing a Windows service pack, you can use this function to update the reference system.

If you are working with a reference installation and have installed a service pack on the reference system, that service pack must also be installed on the target computers to ensure consistency.

Select either of the following methods for updating the reference system. Both methods require the Packager for Windows to be started first, and both generate a complete backup of all files.

Include new, deleted, and modified system files

To ensure that new, deleted, and modified system files are included in the update, select File, Backup System Files from the Packager main menu. The resulting process completely updates the reference system.

Include additional files

To include additional files in the update, select File, Configure Reference System from the Packager main menu. On the Configure Reference System dialog select the Backup files tab and make your changes. When you click Apply or OK, the update is activated. The Packager automatically stores the list of backed up files (from the Backup files tab).

Note: As long as the backup is not created, the Packager will remind you to save your reference system.