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To install the [[ContactsLaw]] [[Desktop App]]:
* Click here: [ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9NSSNZQQ6BWT ContactsLaw Desktop] (opens in the [https://microsoft.com Microsoft] Store)
* Follow the instructions in the store listing to install or update the application.
<span class="plainlinks">[https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/ContactsLaw%20Desktop/9NSSNZQQ6BWT?mode=direct [[File:Microsoft Store Button (PNG).png|200x200px|link=]]]</span>
==Latest Version==
*'''Version''' 2.0.109.0
*'''Build''' 250212
To check the version that is currently installed, you can either:
*In Windows Settings, open ''Apps'', then ''Installed Apps''. Locate ''ContactsLaw Desktop Client'' and click ''Advanced options'' (via the ellipsis button). The version number is displayed under ''Specifications''.
*In the Desktop App, click ''File'' on the ribbon and then ''Account''. The version and build numbers are displayed under ''Product Information''.
==Troubleshooting==
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To install the [[ContactsLaw]] [[Desktop App]]:
=== '''Version 2.0.91.0 - 2.0.95.0''' ===
* Open the following URL: https://v2-dev.contactslaw.com.au:5021/desktop/publish.html
* There is a known issue where the update check (which occurs on startup) fails with an error message. This also prevents the app from starting. To resolve this issue, manually update the app in the Microsoft Store.
* Follow the instructions on the page to install or launch the application.
 
The Desktop App uses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ClickOnce ClickOnce Deployment], a technology developed by [https://microsoft.com Microsoft] as part of [https://dotnet.microsoft.com .NET].


== Troubleshooting ==
=== '''General''' ===
* There is a known issue with [https://chrome.google.com Google Chrome] where the <code>.application</code> file is downloaded in the wrong security zone, which causes ClickOnce to fail. If you encounter this problem, try using [https://microsoft.com/edge Microsoft Edge].
* From time to time, we may release new versions of the app which require a clean installation. If you encounter errors, try removing the old version first (via Windows Settings, ''Apps'', ''Installed Apps'').


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Latest revision as of 10:18, 13 February 2025

To install the ContactsLaw Desktop App:

  • Click here: ContactsLaw Desktop (opens in the Microsoft Store)
  • Follow the instructions in the store listing to install or update the application.

Microsoft Store Button (PNG).png

Latest Version

  • Version 2.0.109.0
  • Build 250212

To check the version that is currently installed, you can either:

  • In Windows Settings, open Apps, then Installed Apps. Locate ContactsLaw Desktop Client and click Advanced options (via the ellipsis button). The version number is displayed under Specifications.
  • In the Desktop App, click File on the ribbon and then Account. The version and build numbers are displayed under Product Information.

Troubleshooting

The information in this section relates to a pre-release version of ContactsLaw and is not representative of the final product.

Version 2.0.91.0 - 2.0.95.0

  • There is a known issue where the update check (which occurs on startup) fails with an error message. This also prevents the app from starting. To resolve this issue, manually update the app in the Microsoft Store.

General

  • From time to time, we may release new versions of the app which require a clean installation. If you encounter errors, try removing the old version first (via Windows Settings, Apps, Installed Apps).