Watchtower Library on DVD

[On the huh]

2 hours ago, Chijwas said:

''This could save tons in $$$, with less shipping costs and DVD costs if those who have it continue updating the data electronically. How do we know when there is an update besides here?

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By default, it will check for an update every time you use it.

[mserskine]

2 hours ago, Chijwas said:

How do we know when there is an update besides here?

Or if is doesn't check automatically, try this.

 

1 - Open WT Library

2 - In the upper leftt hand corner click on "Help"

3 - In the drop down menu click on "Check For Updates"

 

Right now it says "No updates available"

 

FYI - You need to be connected to the internet, in case you didn't know.

Edited December 15, 2016 by mserskine

[AH173]

I looked in the Help section to the wt library and it said this:

 

Updating Watchtower Library
Watchtower Library has the ability to update its program and library data. To check for updates manually, you can use the Check for Updates feature from the Help menu. This feature will use your Internet connection to check whether an update is available. If available, you will be asked whether you want to download and apply the update, which will occur automatically. However, if you have obtained an update package as a file, you can apply it by using the Manually Apply Update Package feature from the Help menu.
It is also possible to enable Watchtower Library to check for updates each time the program is started. This can be enabled by clicking Properties on the Library menu, opening the Updates tab, and then checking the Check for updates on startup setting
 

 

Does anyone have the update file that is willing to share. I uninstalled and reinstalled all to no success in applying the update. It would be much appreciated.

[And_Ray]

I looked in the Help section to the wt library and it said this:
 
Updating Watchtower Library
Watchtower Library has the ability to update its program and library data. To check for updates manually, you can use the Check for Updates feature from the Help menu. This feature will use your Internet connection to check whether an update is available. If available, you will be asked whether you want to download and apply the update, which will occur automatically. However, if you have obtained an update package as a file, you can apply it by using the Manually Apply Update Package feature from the Help menu.
It is also possible to enable Watchtower Library to check for updates each time the program is started. This can be enabled by clicking Properties on the Library menu, opening the Updates tab, and then checking the Check for updates on startup setting
 
 
Does anyone have the update file that is willing to share. I uninstalled and reinstalled all to no success in applying the update. It would be much appreciated.

I have the update file. If no one shares it during the next 12 hours, I will upload it and send it to you. I just got off for work, and will be home in 12 hours, more or less.

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[The Deej]

You know what is funny, about 3 years ago I was talking to a couple of brothers about the Watchtower CD-Rom Library, and said "I bet in the future there will just be an update that we can download and then we won't have to get cd's anymore and it will save a lot of money, time and waiting to have the latest library content."   This is so amazing what is happening now.  

[Chris7]

15 hours ago, And_Ray said:

I have the update file. If no one shares it during the next 12 hours, I will upload it and send it to you. I just got off for work, and will be home in 12 hours, more or less.

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Yes please Brother Andrej. The "updates" are not available on-line yet. I expect the update will include all publications from July to December. Very helpful for important research and any minor publication updates.

[And_Ray]

Yes please Brother Andrej. The "updates" are not available on-line yet. I expect the update will include all publications from July to December. Very helpful for important research and any minor publication updates.

Did I understand correctly that you want the update file as well?
Anyone who needs the update file can massage me and I'll send a download link.

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[Musky]

Is this the update that gives you the publications up to June of this year? Or is it updated through December?

[Chris7]

20 minutes ago, And_Ray said:

Did I understand correctly that you want the update file as well?
Anyone who needs the update file can massage me and I'll send a download link.

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Yes indeed, I have PM'd a request to you. Thank you so much.

[And_Ray]

Is this the update that gives you the publications up to June of this year? Or is it updated through December?

It's the old one. June 2016

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[Musky]

51 minutes ago, Chris7 said:

Yes please Brother Andrej. The "updates" are not available on-line yet. I expect the update will include all publications from July to December. Very helpful for important research and any minor publication updates.

As I thought, the update does not update publications past June. The July to December update is not yet available. 

[Chris7]

1 minute ago, Musky said:

As I thought, the update does not update publications past June. The July to December update is not yet available. 

OK Thanks brother Chuck, Maybe that update will be Available in January. I appreciate the clarification of hopes.

[AH173]

I have found success. I have tried the way of downloading the update file from Bro . Andrej and it did not work.

 

It installed to about 30 percent and gave me the same error message. So I decided to uninstall and reinstall the program. This time not from the iso file that I got some time ago. I hooked up my dvd/cd rom drive via usb  to my azulle windows 10 micro computer and surprisingly it worked out well. I can not explain it but there is something for the small system that I have for my tv that the azulle needs the actual DVD installation and not the iso file that I extracted. I do not get it  but it worked.

 

Thanks Bro Andrej for your assistance.

 

[zodwertj]

Anyone know if Watchtower Library 2016 is available right now? I mean in the Branch... Last year a brother uploaded an image of a WTL disc cover, any news?

[zodwertj]

Anyone know if Watchtower Library 2016 is available right now? I mean in the Branch... Last year a brother uploaded an image of a WTL disc cover, any news?

[On the huh]

My guess is it is available now.  Just a matter of waiting for them to be shipped.

[zodwertj]

Each year, many brothers and sisters look forward to receiving their new edition of Watch-tower Library, which is now being produced in over 60 languages.
The 2015 edition of Watchtower Library included a feature that could be used by those hav-ing Internet access. With that feature, the data could be updated around the middle of the year. With that one-time update, publications released in the first half of 2016 were added and could be includ-ed in searches done thereafter.
Beginning with the 2016 edition, updates will become available about once a month. Thus, after you install this edition and choose automatic or manual updates, the program can obtain cur-rent publications over the Internet. For example, issues of The Watchtower that you have recently studied or will soon study in the congregation will be added to Watchtower Library. Additionally, at the end of 2017, you will not need to request a new DVD—you can continue to use the edition you already have. It will regularly be updated with publications as they are released and will include any new program features that may be added.

 

What do you think about this??

[jwhess]

1 hour ago, Jonathan77 said:

My guess is it is available now.  Just a matter of waiting for them to be shipped.

Our congregation's literature shipment arrives on Thursday.  The DVD is still listed as "pending".

[carlos]

If that is true, I am not surprised. It's the logical evolution of the program. Updating the library via internet rather than producing and sending thousands of DVDs each year saves a lot of money.

 

I just wonder how will new users install the program. Will the whole program be available for download?

[On the huh]

It is my understanding that the 2015 edition will update to the 2016 edition when the next update package download is released.  The update we had mid year was not just a one-off.  So even now, with 2015 DVD you do not need to request the 2016 DVD.

[Skye]

Thankfully I have the 2015 one! But I worry for the new (and not-so-new but nevertheless forgetful-ones-who-didn't-order-it-but-now-need-it) who have neither the 2015 nor the 2016 one, what happens? Is that clause in the T&C still there regarding not sharing the files with others?

[On the huh]

Just order the 2016 DVD.   There will be copies still available to order. 

[pholmes38]

Where did the OP get the narrative from?

[Jarred]

I would assume that if someone needs a copy, if not available for public download that an overseer could burn a copy.

Although I like all the online resources we have, the offline library is still my favorite for deep research.



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3 hours ago, pholmes38 said:

Where did the OP get the narrative from?

A letter released yesterday.

Couldn't wait for it to be read to the rest of us.