[Technical Notice] How to Upgrade GV-NVR to GV-VMS

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[Technical Notice] How to Upgrade GV-NVR to GV-VMS

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Article ID: GV1-15-01-13
Released Date: 01/13/2015
Revised Date: April 26, 2024


Applied to
GV-NVR V8.9.1A or later
GV-VMS

Summary
You can upgrade your GV-NVR software directly to GeoVision’s latest video management software GV-VMS. GV-VMS supports the following configuration settings from GV-NVR:
  • User Account
  • Camera List
  • Camera Name
  • Recorded Video Events
Note: GV-VMS doesn’t support the upgrade directly from GV-DVR and GV-Hybrid DVR.

How to upgrade

    1. Uninstall the GV-NVR.
    1. Close any open programs because your computer will restart during the uninstalling process.
    2. Click Windows Start button, select Control Panel, and select Uninstall a Program under Programs.
    3. In the list of currently installed programs, select GeoVision Digital Surveillance System, and click Uninstall/Change.
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    4. When you are prompted to confirm removal of the program, click Yes.
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      2. Download and install GV-VMS from GeoVision download page.
      1. GV-VMS V18 for AI Integration (Paid Initial License Required) download page.
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      2. GV-VMS V17 (Free 32 GV-IP CAM Channels; Win 8 or above required) download page.
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        3. Convert database from GV-NVR to GV-VMS.
        1. When prompted during GV-VMS installation, select Yes to convert the database..
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        2. In this dialog box, enter GV-NVR admin’s ID and Password.
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        3. In this dialog box, select the camera database you wish to convert to GV-VMS.
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        4. When asked to confirm the database conversion, click Yes to proceed.
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        5. When the database conversion is complete, this message appears, and GV-VMS automatically restarts after 10 seconds.
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