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How to use stable SVN builds
We have 2 different types of SVN-builds.
- The nightly SVN builds
The stable builds (also called patches or updates).
Do not apply a nightly SVN build over a stable build (i.e. an updated version). This could lead to weird issues!
Stable builds
When bugs are discovered and fixed, we provide these fixes for the latest release builds to our users as stable builds (patches or updates). Check the updates site to see if an update is available.
Installation of stable SVN build
Before you start to do any testing make sure that Windows and all drivers on your system are up to date. Run Windows Update.
Case 1: MediaPortal not installed on your system
Download the latest version of MediaPortal.
Install MediaPortal. Do NOT configure it after installation!
Download the latest SVN-Snapshot.
Install the snapshot into your MediaPortal directory.
Configure MediaPortal.
If you find any problems playing around with MediaPortal, proceed with reporting problems.
Case 2: Latest release of !MediaPortal already installed on your system (no nightly SVN build applied!)
Copy your current MediaPortal program folder to MediaPortalBackup.
Download the latest stable build (updater).
Execute the updater and install in your MediaPortal directory.
Configure MediaPortal.
If you find any problems playing around with MediaPortal, proceed with reporting problems.
Case 3: Latest release of MediaPortal already installed on your system AND nightly SVN build applied
Rename your current MediaPortal program folder to MediaPortalBackup.
Download the latest version of MediaPortal.
Start the MediaPortal installation.
Select repair. This will re-create the MediaPortal folder and you get a clean installation. Do NOT configure it after the installation
Download the latest stable build (updater).
Execute the updater and install in your MediaPortal directory.
Configure MediaPortal.
If you find any problems playing around with MediaPortal, proceed with reporting problems.
Reporting problems
Reporting on IRC
Join the MediaPortal IRC Channel and tell the users who are online what problem you have found. It will be necessary to share your logfiles with the community. This can be done easily with the online tool Pastebin. Screenshots can be shared on ImageShack.
Reporting on the forum
You can also post problems at the forum.
Please read How To Report Bugs
And How To Report SVN Bugs before posting bug reports!
Use Pastebin for your error logs and post the links in your bug report.