What is the importance of updating P3 on Aug 1?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the upcoming update for PamperedPartner Plus (P3) scheduled for August 1, with participants sharing their thoughts and experiences regarding the update process, potential delays, and their personal transitions to using P3.

Discussion Character

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  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a reminder about the automatic update for P3 and its expected duration, noting that shows cannot be submitted until the update is complete.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about whether to recruit someone before or after the update, suggesting a wait until after the first.
  • Several users mention their experiences with installing and uninstalling P3, with some feeling nervous about the process due to a lack of technical skills.
  • One participant describes their method of importing data and using P3 without submitting shows until comfortable, while another echoes this experience.
  • Some participants express frustration about not seeing the update occur as expected, with discussions about potential delays from the company.
  • One participant notes that the inability to revert back to the old Pampered Partner occurs only after submitting the first show via P3.
  • Another participant raises a question about whether to use a CD received in a kit before the update, indicating some confusion about the update process.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the timing of the update and the transition to using P3, with some participants feeling confident about making the switch while others express hesitation and uncertainty.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and concerns related to the update process, with varying levels of comfort with technology influencing their discussions.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are navigating the update process for PamperedPartner Plus and those considering transitioning to using P3 may find the shared experiences and insights relevant.

chefann
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Reminder received in today's email (emphasis mine):

Tech Support said:
Dear Consultant,

The first time you open PamperedPartner Plus on or after Aug. 1, an update will automatically begin when you connect to the Internet. This one-time update will improve the performance and reliability of your PamperedPartner Plus.

Please be aware you won't be able to submit any Shows until the update is complete. The update can take anywhere from just a few minutes to a half hour, depending on the speed of your computer. You will need to open PamperedPartner Plus (ensuring that you're connected to the Internet) and receive the update in its entirety before attempting to submit Shows.

If you use multiple computers for your PamperedPartner Plus program, you must perform this update on all computers. These updates must be done prior to restoring any PamperedPartner Plus backup files from one computer to the other.

Thank you for your patience.

The Pampered Chef Technical Support

The Pampered Chef is a registered trademark.
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Sounds like it'll be a good idea to start up P3 first thing in the morning just to get the update taken care of.
 
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Thanks, Ann for passing on the reminder.
 
ok so now that I have my 1st recruit I think I should take the plunge??!!! Should I do it now -before this major update or just wait unitl after the 1st?
 
I would wait until after the 1st. I would expect that by the end of that week they will have a new download version on CC so the install and startup will be pretty fast and you won't have to wait forever for the august 1st update to finish.
 
k- thanks Tash! :)
 
heather
i would take the plunge and use the program that comes in the new kits.
then if your recruit has an issue you can help guide her through it JMO
 
heather9892 said:
heather
i would take the plunge and use the program that comes in the new kits.
then if your recruit has an issue you can help guide her through it JMO
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Exactly my thoughts. At least I can install it and play with it anyways!
 
What I did before I started using P3 exclusively was to import my data and play with it, but I didn't submit anything. That way I could still submit shows and orders in PP until I felt comfortable with P3. Then I uninstalled P3 and reinstalled it to make sure it captured the most current info I had.
 
I am very computer challenged-unsavvy so when you talk of this "install and uninstall" lingo it makes me nervous just to think about it! Maybe that's why I have hesitated this long! eek!
 
Question... I went to uninstall P3 and I can't find it on my list of programs... only Pampered Partner... now if I click on Pampered Partner will it let me choose which one to uninstall or is that purely PP? Help!
 
nevermind... i figured it out... went to p3 in my startup menu and uninstall was one of the choices... duh!
 
katie0128 said:
What I did before I started using P3 exclusively was to import my data and play with it, but I didn't submit anything. That way I could still submit shows and orders in PP until I felt comfortable with P3. Then I uninstalled P3 and reinstalled it to make sure it captured the most current info I had.
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I did the same thing. I double entered shows and things just to get a feel for it but only submitted from PP. Once I was comfortable with P3 I uninstalled it and then did the reinstall/import and its been fine ever since.
 
heat123 said:
I am very computer challenged-unsavvy so when you talk of this "install and uninstall" lingo it makes me nervous just to think about it! Maybe that's why I have hesitated this long! eek!
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I'm right there with ya sister!!! :D
 
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bump for the reminder.

All those who currently use P3 should PLEASE back up their data today, just in case there's a problem with tomorrow's planned update.
 
Gina and Heather -

If you are unsure about the install/uninstall... call tech support. That is what they are there for. They can help walk you through the process and tell you how to make a backup so you have a safety net! If not, PM me and I'll walk you through it.
 
Good advice Ann! I will do that right now--you watch the show that I am trying to close might happen if I do this now!
 
Thanks for the reminder, I just submitted my last show and am backing up now. :)
 
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Bumping this for the evening crew!
 
Thanks Ann! I completely forgot!
 
Am I the only one that isn't seeing this update? Maybe I'm too early? I was hoping to have it update before I go to work so I can play with the new stuff tonight. It does update automatically, right?
 
I just tried & nothing happened with me either....
 
I didn't notice anything either
 
Oh well. Looks like I'll have to wait until tonight. :( Have a good day everyone!
 
I tried opening to do the update and it didn't do anything
 
Nothing yet. I wonder if we have to wait until HO opens for the day
 
I suspect they held off doing it overnight since so many folks were probably (like me) submitting shows.
 
katie0128 said:
What I did before I started using P3 exclusively was to import my data and play with it, but I didn't submit anything. That way I could still submit shows and orders in PP until I felt comfortable with P3. Then I uninstalled P3 and reinstalled it to make sure it captured the most current info I had.
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I want to be sure I understand correctly, I thought once you exported, you couldn't go back to old PP? So I could safely import everything in my pp right now....play with it, (double enter while playing) and then uninstall p3, reinstall and reimport once comfortable?

Maybe that's what I should do....I had in mind to make the transition soon, after this "big update" was in place.

Melinda
 
you are right melinda! the only thing that is not right is that it's not when you export that you can't go back, it's when you submit your first show via PP3 that's when you can no longer use PP. I have been playing with PP3 for months and still have not taken the plunge! I hate change, can you tell!
 
still no p3 update...i was ready to see what they did!!
 
I just opened mine and nothing happened either! :confused: :confused:
 
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