Introduction
From Virtual Cabinet version 5.1 onwards we are using Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 to run our product. Microsoft .NET is the backbone that Virtual Cabinet is built on, and upgrading this opens up new and exciting possibilities for our product.
We are also using Microsoft Edge to display web content within Virtual Cabinet.
This article details what you need to do to prepare for upgrading Virtual Cabinet to version 5.1 or later.
What do I need to do?
There are two new requirements for running Virtual Cabinet version 5.1:
Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8
Microsoft Evergreen Edge (WebView2)
You should look at installing these prerequisites before upgrading Virtual Cabinet. They are required on all computers running Virtual Cabinet.
Discontinued support
With the move to Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 we have had to discontinue support for these Operating Systems and versions of Microsoft Office:
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008 (please note that Windows Server 2008 R2 is still supported)
If you are using Windows Vista or Server 2008 you will not be able to install and run Virtual Cabinet 5.1, and we would recommend that you upgrade your Operating System.
You may continue to use older versions of Virtual Cabinet with these discontinued Operating Systems, but you will not be able to upgrade, and you may miss out on bug fixes and security improvements.
Microsoft .Net 4.8
Do I already have .NET 4.8?
The easiest way to check if you have Microsoft Framework .NET 4.8 installed on your computer is to download and run this handy program we have created for you: Virtual Cabinet 5.1 Prerequisite Tool
For a more detailed guide on checking the version of .NET installed on your computer you can use this article from Microsoft.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 must be installed on your server and client computers, anywhere that is running Virtual Cabinet.
Please get in touch with our Support Team if you need assistant with these steps: support@virtualcabinet.com
How do I install .NET 4.8?
You can download and install .NET 4.8 from the Microsoft website using this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-net-framework-4-8-offline-installer-for-windows-9d23f658-3b97-68ab-d013-aa3c3e7495e0
A reboot of your computer may be required after installing .NET 4.8 before you upgrade Virtual Cabinet.
You may need administrator access to your computer in order to install .NET 4.8, if so please contact your IT.
Other information that may be helpful:
You may need to be on the latest Service Pack for your Operating System in order to install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.
Installing Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 will uninstall/upgrade lower versions of Microsoft .NET Framework 4. This is fine, as this later version includes all the components of earlier versions.
When installing Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 you will be prompted to accept the Microsoft license terms.
If the installation of Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 fails then check out Microsoft's troubleshooting article.
Evergreen Edge (WebView2)
Microsoft Evergreen Edge (WebView2) is used to display web content within Virtual Cabinet. If you do not have it installed you can access most functionality in Virtual Cabinet, but some areas won't work.
Where it is used:
Discover tab
Messages tab for Portal messages
Portal reporting
Integration with Wórkiro
Authentication with Microsoft 365 Exchange Online
Do I already have Evergreen Edge (WebView2)?
Just because you have Edge installed on your computer doesn't mean you necessarily have the Evergreen Edge program that Virtual Cabinet needs to display web content inside VC. It is linked to Edge, but not usually installed as well.
The easiest way to check if you have Evergreen Edge installed on your computer is to download and run this handy program we have created for you: Virtual Cabinet 5.1 Prerequisite Tool
How do I install Evergreen Edge (WebView2)?
You can download and install Microsoft Evergreen Edge (WebView2) from here: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download-section . Choose the Evergreen Bootstrapper, this will figure out which version you need installed.