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Hi: One concern after reading more about version 3 - I run a windows server, am I going to have problems either upgrading to this version on two of my sites, and/or installing for a new client? I want to make sure before I purchase a copy for this client. 

I DO have the proper PHP version, etc.

Thanks,

Do your recommend that I try the trial version first, before fully implementing? 

Okay uploaded the trial. At first received this message:

X3 Diagnostics v.0.22.5
[color=rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.901961)]Once critical issues are resolved, proceed to Panel › settings › settings and disable diagnostics.
Critical Issues
Can't detect mod_rewrite
[color=rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.901961)]We cannot seem to detect the mod_rewrite extension on your server. This extension is necessary in X3 for links to work, and for resized images to load. There is a small chance your server has this extension, but we cannot detect it - You can check for this extension by going to Panel › tools › phpinfo, and searching the text for "mod_rewrite". If you are 100% certain your server has mod_rewrite, you can try to to add the following line to your root .htaccess file:
[/color][/size][/color]
Warnings
Default Panel Login
[color=rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.901961)]It seems you are using the default Panel login. Please go to X3 Panel › settings › panel, and change the username- and password to secure your website.
Non-Apache Server
[color=rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.901961)]It seems you are running a different server than standard Apache. Imagevue X3 normally works fine under other environments like Win IIS and Nginx, but the custom [/color][/color]
 file currently only works correctly for Apache. Therfore, there is a fair chance that links and images in your X3 website will not work. We hope to offer config-conversions of the .htaccess file for other servers soon. Your Server Software:
Next I made the files writable, then did some research on the web regarding my server and htaccess files. Followed the instructions via this page to convert the access file to one that IIS could handle:

Convert .htaccess to web.config
Did so successfully, but of course there were a few lines that it could not process, so those were removed.

Okay, logged in again, and this time received this message from index.php:


X3 Diagnostics v.0.22.5
Server OK
[color=rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.901961)]There are no critical issues, but we recommend resolving the warnings below if possible. Once satisfied, you may proceed to Panel › settings › settings and disable diagnostics.
Warnings
Default Panel Login
[color=rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.901961)]It seems you are using the default Panel login. Please go to X3 Panel › settings › panel, and change the username- and password to secure your website.[/color]
Non-Apache Server
[color=rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.901961)]It seems you are running a different server than standard Apache. Imagevue X3 normally works fine under other environments like Win IIS and Nginx, but the custom [/color][/size][/color]
 file currently only works correctly for Apache. Therfore, there is a fair chance that links and images in your X3 website will not work. We hope to offer config-conversions of the .htaccess file for other servers soon. Your Server Software:
Now I can login to the panel, but when I click on the SETTINGS page in admin, It's blank except for the word "Settings". Every other tab seems to work fine. 

Yes, I certainly would appreciate that, since I have been a very happy customer of yours, for years. I'd hate to leave now. :-(  If we could get that config file going, well that certainly would make my day!!

Yes, I can send you the info via private message.

Thanks SO much for your time and consideration. M