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      How To Update Existing Ditto Windows Receivers to Ditto Windows Receiver Version 2

      With the release of Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0, some steps will be required when upgrading any existing Ditto Windows Receivers to version 2 for the first time in your environment. 

      Recommended steps for upgrading from Ditto Windows Receiver version 1.0 to version 2.0. 

      Notes:

      • DO NOT uninstall or launch Ditto Windows Receiver version 1.0 before confirming that Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 has transferred the receiver name, room code and any customizations added to the receiver screen.

      Step 1: Ensure Ditto Windows Receiver version 1.0 is not running on PC receivers

      Step 2: Install Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 on the Windows PC 

      Depending on the version of Windows OS, installing Ditto Windows Receiver may require different installation methods to ensure correct auto-updating when new updates are released. 

      Step 3: Launch Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 

      Step 4: Confirm the functionality of Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 by ensuring the application opens, pairs to your Ditto account and shows the room code or any digital signage paired to the Windows PC on the receiver screen

      Step 5: Uninstall Ditto Windows Receiver version 1.0 from the PC 

      Upgrading from Ditto Windows Receiver version 1.0 to version 2.0 through a Mass Deployment option 

      Step 1: Ensure Ditto Windows Receiver version 1.0 is not running on the Windows PC receivers

      Step 2: Deploy Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 to the Windows PC receivers through your mass deployment option.  

      Depending on the version of Windows OS, installing Ditto Windows Receiver may require different installation methods to ensure correct auto-updating when new updates are released. 

      Additional instructions for your specific mass-deployment method can be found below.

      Step 3: Launch Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 on the Windows PCs. 

      Step 4: Confirm the functionality of Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 by ensuring the application opens, pairs to your Ditto account, and shows the Room Code or any Digital Signage paired to the Windows PC on the receiver screen

      Step 5: Uninstall Ditto Windows Receiver version 1.0 deployment from the PCs 

      Ditto Windows Receiver 2.0 Mass Deployment Options

      There are methods to deploy Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 through most management and deployment services on Windows. 

      Option 1: Intune 

      • Ditto can be added as a third-party application to Intune for deployment. Learn more. 

      Warning: Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 will not auto-update when deployed through Intune. Updates will need to be issued manually by administrators.

      Option 2: SCCM (System Center Configurator Manager)

      Note: SCCM has been renamed and repackaged as MEMCM 

      • Windows 10: Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 can be deployed via SCCM or MEMCM using .appinstaller but the process then requires Powershell scripts to allow automatic updating on Windows 10. Learn more.
      • Windows 11 OS: Ditto Windows Receiver version 2.0 can be deployed via SCCM or MEMCM using .msix and will automatically update on Windows 11, but not Windows 10. Learn more. 

      Option 3: Group Policy

      Learn how to deploy Ditto Receiver through GPO here.

      Additional information: 


      Differences between file types: 

      • AppInstaller: (Recommended) used primarily to facilitate the installation and updates of applications that are distributed outside of traditional app stores, such as through a website or a direct download link.
      • MSIX: a modern packaging format introduced by Microsoft. It is designed to replace the older APPX format and provides benefits such as improved security, reliability, and easier distribution and updating of applications.

      Special Cases for Installation: