Can't log into SL cuz FS viewer is outdated, but I can't update unless I log in to backup my files!

[Alwin Alcott]

to start... ALL releases are announced at the startscreen of Firestorm and pop ups are given when you log in when a new version is available.... i'm not sure you can disable that, but in that case it's your own choice not to get this warnings.

 

Your chatfiles are stored on your local machine, you can save that folder and simply paste it back in the new one.

(C/users/username/appdata/roaming/firestorm    you find all files there per username)

If you'r so far behind in updates i doubt it's worth the trouble to save your settings. There are some big changes so renew your settings could be better.

You will never loose accounts by updates, assuming you know your names, if not, write them down before updating, you can see them without logging at the dropdown, or in the chatfiles.

[Alwin Alcott]

to start... ALL releases are announced at the startscreen of Firestorm and pop ups are given when you log in when a new version is available.... i'm not sure you can disable that, but in that case it's your own choice not to get this warnings.

 

Your chatfiles are stored on your local machine, you can save that folder and simply paste it back in the new one.

(C/users/username/appdata/roaming/firestorm    you find all files there per username)

If you'r so far behind in updates i doubt it's worth the trouble to save your settings. There are some big changes so renew your settings could be better.

You will never loose accounts by updates, assuming you know your names, if not, write them down before updating, you can see them without logging at the dropdown, or in the chatfiles.

[Richardus Raymaker]

If you can start firestorm, so you seethe login screen. pretty sure that is possible.

Then go the the menu top left and go into preference. then you can make backup of your settings.

 

You not need to login to make a backup !

[Lindal Kidd]

Backup your viewer settings from the login screen.  Avatar/Preferences/Backup.

Then see this article on how to do a clean install of a new viewer.  You can do all the steps completely outside of SL, so you don't need to log in.  http://wiki.phoenixviewer.com/fs_update_viewer