NT8 upgrade from prior version

[jjanguda]

Hi,
I'm currently using NT8 v8.0.17.2 and would like to upgrade to the latest version 8.0.18.1
I don't want to reinstall all of my imported indicators and workspace.
Is there an easy way to update it?
Can I just close NT8 and download the latest version and install it (over-ride)?

Thank you

[Emma1]

NT8 allows overide on Upgrade install but the dataFeed connection is needed which is only available on live trading days. Ensure files are backedup first before attempt.

[jjanguda]

Thanks Emma1,

You mean live data (green light on the control panel) should be connected before installing the latest version of NT8? and since market is close, I should wait until it opens again on Sunday?

[Emma1]

yes, it will be better to wait and use live data once trading begins.

[NinjaTrader_EricB]

Hello jjanguda,

Thank you for your post.

That is correct, your custom files and workspaces will not be removed on update. You may update via the steps below.

• First, copy your license key from NinjaTrader under Help> License Key then exit NinjaTrader
• Click on the link: http://ninjatrader.com/PlatformDirect
• Enter your license key and press Submit
• Select 'NinjaTrader 8'
• Select 'Download'
• Critical: Before running the installer, ensure NinjaTrader is closed.

Let us know if we may assist further.

[Molly65]

Hello jjanguda,

Thank you for your post.

That is correct, your custom files and workspaces will not be removed on update. You myprepaidbalance may update via the steps below.

• First, copy your license key from NinjaTrader under Help> License Key then exit NinjaTrader
• Click on the link: http://ninjatrader.com/PlatformDirect
• Enter your license key and press Submit
• Select 'NinjaTrader 8'
• Select 'Download'
• Critical: Before running the installer, ensure NinjaTrader is closed.

Let us know if we may assist further.

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[Dencio]

Hello jjanguda,

Thank you for your post.

That is correct, your custom files and workspaces will not be removed on update. You may update via the steps below.

• First, copy your license key from NinjaTrader under Help> License Key then exit NinjaTrader
• Click on the link: http://ninjatrader.com/PlatformDirect
• Enter your license key and press Submit
• Select 'NinjaTrader 8'
• Select 'Download'
• Critical: Before running the installer, ensure NinjaTrader is closed.

Let us know if we may assist further.

Hi, why my anti virus detected the new version as trojan program.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

This is what is called a 'false positive'. Basically, often when an anti-virus program does not have enough information about another program, it will flag it as malicious. NinjaTrader is not malicious, so I would recommend that you add NinjaTrader to your anti-virus program's exceptions list. If you're unsure how to do this, please contact the support of the anti-virus program.

[Dencio]

This is what is called a 'false positive'. Basically, often when an anti-virus program does not have enough information about another program, it will flag it as malicious. NinjaTrader is not malicious, so I would recommend that you add NinjaTrader to your anti-virus program's exceptions list. If you're unsure how to do this, please contact the support of the anti-virus program.

Thanks Patrick