Keeping your Mozaik software updated is important to ensure you have access to the latest features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. This guide covers how to back up your data and use the new Mozaik Installer to update your software safely.
1. Create a backup
Before updating to a new major release, we highly recommend creating a full backup of Mozaik to secure your data. This ensures your custom libraries, jobs, and settings are safe.
- Click the Tools menu.
- Select Backup/Restore.
- Click Create Full Mozaik Backup.
- Save the backup in a safe location (For example: an external hard drive or cloud storage).
2. Installation Steps
Select the option below that matches your shop's setup to view the specific instructions.
If you are running Mozaik on only one computer, the process is straightforward.
- Download the Mozaik Installer (link below).
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts.
- Once finished, you can launch the software immediately.
If you use file sharing (cloud or network) across multiple computers, you must follow this order to avoid data conflicts.
- Close Mozaik on ALL computers (seats) before starting.
- Download the Mozaik Installer (link below).
- Run the installer on the Primary computer first, following the on-screen prompts.
- Once the Primary is finished, run the installer on all secondary devices.
- Launch the software only after all devices have been successfully updated.
3. Using the Mozaik Installer
The new Mozaik Installer simplifies the process by handling both fresh installations and updates to the latest version. Watch the overview below to see how it works.
Note: The Mozaik Installer detects your current installation and automatically updates you to the latest version.
4. Next Steps
Now that you are updated, we suggest familiarizing yourself with the new tools and features available in the latest version.