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Migrating from Sametime® Version 8.5.2 IFR1 or Version 8.5.2
Migrate from IBM® Sametime® 8.5.2x by deploying Sametime 9.0.1 on separate computers, migrating environment settings and user data, and then redirecting users to the new deployment.
Upgrading Sametime® clients
Use the information in this section to help users upgrade their IBM® Sametime® 8.5.2.x and 9.0 Connect clients to the new release.
Upgrading the Sametime® WebPlayer on the default update site
Copy the upgraded WebPlayer package files to the default location where the IBM Sametime® Proxy Server is installed so that the package is available for users to download.

Upgrading the Sametime WebPlayer on the default update site

Copy the upgraded WebPlayer package files to the default location where the IBM Sametime® Proxy Server is installed so that the package is available for users to download.

Procedure

On the Sametime Proxy Server, navigate to the folder where the Sametime Proxy .ear file is installed and the WebPlayer is hosted.
For example, on Windows:
```
C:\Program Files\IBM\WebSphere\AppServer\profiles\Proxy_Profile_Name\installedApps\Proxy_Cell_Name\SametimeProxy.ear\stwebav.war
```
Back up the original WebPlayer package to a backup folder.
Copy the upgraded WebPlayer package to the folder.
Restart the Sametime Proxy Server.

Results

Clients install the latest WebPlayer by entering a Meeting room and using the browser's automatic install feature.

Internet Explorer only: If users installed the WebPlayer through an administrator-initiated install, they must select Install for all users if they are prompted with a choice during the update.