Using the patch file validator utility – Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre Installation Guide 5.0 User Manual
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When applying multiple patches, you might want to use the Patch File Validator utility.
But note that at the time this document was published, the necessary FactoryTalk Services
Platform patch information was not included in the patch list file (.PFV file). You still
need to install the product patches by following instructions in the Answer IDs provided
above. For more information about the Patch File Validator utility, see the following
section.
Using the Patch File Validator utility
When you need to apply multiple patch files, it can be difficult to determine exactly which
patch files have already been installed. You can use the Patch File Validator utility to
compare the files installed on a computer with a list of patch files currently available.
To check for patches using the Patch File Validator utility:
1. Go to the Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase and search for Answer ID 30393.
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase/
2. You can download the Patch File Validator utility as directed in Answer ID 30393 or
you can copy it from the FactoryTalk AssetCentre installation disc. The file is located
on the disc at Autoplay\Server\Packages\ClientPrep\FTAPPatches\FTSP 2.10.01
CPR9 SR1 Patch Installs date\Utils.
3. Follow the instructions in Answer ID 30393 to download the most recent patch list file
(.PFV file) and run the utility.
FactoryTalk View 6.00
Answer ID 74109 at
FactoryTalk View 6.10
Answer ID 278683 at
You will need to check the patches on all FactoryTalk AssetCentre client and agent computers.
If the computer already has
Then install patches by following instructions in
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