These instructions apply to single user installation only.

You must have local administrator privileges to complete this procedure.

1. Shut down the Notes client and all Notes-related tools, utilities and add-ins running on your computer.

2. Make a backup copy of your NOTES.ID and NOTES.INI file.

3. Rename the Notes 6.5.x or 7.x install directory. For example, rename the directory notes7.

4. Rename the entire Notes registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Lotus\Notes. For example, rename it HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Lotus\Notes7.

5. Rename the entire Installer registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lotus\Notes\Installer. For example, rename it HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lotus\Notes\Installer7.

6. Create a new desktop shortcut to run the Notes 6.5.x or 7.x version. Create a copy of your existing Notes desktop shortcut icon, then right click on it, click Properties and change the following settings:

1. Change the Shortcut tab - Target value to \notes7x\notes.exe =\notes\notes.ini.
2. Change the Start in value to \notes7x.
3. Change the Title (General tab) to Notes 7.
4. Click OK to close the properties dialog.

8. When installation is complete, rename the 6.5.x or 7.x install directory back to its original name.

See also

Lotus Notes pre-installation checklist
Considerations before installing Lotus Notes on Windows
Setting up client installation and installation methods
Automating client installation using a silent install

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