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    #1

    exe file unknown

    does anybody know wht this file is for or what it does?

    A5HotFix.exe
    Dave Mason
    [email protected]
    Skype is dave.mason46
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    Re: exe file unknown

    http://www.alphasoftware.com/documen...a%20hotfix.xml

    Lenny Forziati
    Vice President, Internet Products and Technical Services
    Alpha Software Corporation

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      #3
      Re: exe file unknown

      Now if the documentation would just answer the question as to what the file is for and what it does...rather than just how to run it.
      Robin

      Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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        #4
        Re: exe file unknown

        Originally posted by MoGrace View Post
        Now if the documentation would just answer the question as to what the file is for and what it does...rather than just how to run it.
        Hello Robin,

        A5HotFix.exe is used to install a hotfix for Alpha Anywhere. We will update the article to clarify that A5HotFix.exe is used to install hotfixes.

        Thanks.
        Sarah Mitchell
        Director of Customer Success | [URL="https://www.alphasoftware.com"]Alpha Software Corporation[/URL]
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          #5
          Re: exe file unknown

          Hi Sarah,
          And what IS a hotfix?
          Robin

          Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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            #6
            Re: exe file unknown

            Originally posted by MoGrace View Post
            Hi Sarah,
            And what IS a hotfix?
            A hotfix is a patch.

            Hotfixes are built to address one issue and are provided on a case-by-case basis, usually to a specific developer, to address an issue they are experiencing. Hotfixes can only be provided if they don't require the capabilities of a full installer. For example, we can't release a hotfix if the issue requires a new DLL. Changes to the alpha5.aex file, however, can be distributed using a hotfix.
            Sarah Mitchell
            Director of Customer Success | [URL="https://www.alphasoftware.com"]Alpha Software Corporation[/URL]
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              #7
              Re: exe file unknown

              Thank you!
              Robin

              Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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                #8
                Re: exe file unknown

                Looks like 99%-100% web side only
                Dave Mason
                [email protected]
                Skype is dave.mason46

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                  Re: exe file unknown

                  Originally posted by DaveM View Post
                  Looks like 99%-100% web side only
                  It is 100% indifferent to web, mobile, or desktop. A hot fix is a specific patch to address a specific issue for a specific customer. Hot fixes may be made available by Alpha for any part of Alpha Anywhere functionality.

                  Lenny Forziati
                  Vice President, Internet Products and Technical Services
                  Alpha Software Corporation

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                    Re: exe file unknown

                    In my government work experience, installing Hot Fixes is fraught with danger.
                    The "Fix" has to be tested on production applications in a test mode as the unintended consequences can be severe.
                    Are the Fixes rolled up into a future release candidate or are there now multiple versions of Alpha floating around?

                    What disclaimers come with Hot Fixes, Lenny?
                    See our Hybrid Option here;
                    https://hybridapps.example-software.com/

                    Apologies to anyone I haven't managed to upset yet.
                    You are held in a queue and I will get to you soon.

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                      #11
                      Re: exe file unknown

                      There are no general disclaimers because there are no general hot fixes. Hot fixes are NOT for general consumption and are not generally available. Unless you have worked directly with Alpha on a specific issue and we have provided a specific hot fix, you sill not have access to any and and you should not use any. If you have worked with us and we have given you a hot fix, we will also provide you with the applicable caveats to that specific hot fix.

                      Again, this is NOT something that is generally available.

                      Lenny Forziati
                      Vice President, Internet Products and Technical Services
                      Alpha Software Corporation

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