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  • #81
  • Feb 6, 2014 2:01am Feb 6, 2014 2:01am
Quoting Intrepidpips
{quote} I remember the last 2 times the platform updated though i'm not logged as Administrator, I was not prompted for permission, I turned on the computer, clicked on the Icon and the update started automatically.
The only explenation be, that you have downloaded/installed the new build, the already updated build, thus nothing to update there. Or check for UAC, it has to read: "always notify me ...".
I was under the impression that you were asking how to prevent (already installed) build 509 from updating (if it does so by itself) - deny when asked for permission, as already stated. My box runs win7 ultimate.
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  • #82
  • Feb 6, 2014 2:03am Feb 6, 2014 2:03am
Quoting Intrepidpips
{quote} Thanks Kiads, I searched but i just upgraded my computer to Windows 7 professional OS and with the previous OS I could see Program Data and Program Files separate but this OS has only Program Files. Gone thru all the folders and sub folders and no Webinstall folder. Maybe there's a way round this?
hi

the Program Data folder is hidden by default.you have to enable "show hidden files,folders" option in folder options.
  • #83
  • Feb 6, 2014 3:37am Feb 6, 2014 3:37am
Quoting rockit
{quote} The only explenation be, that you have downloaded/installed the new build, the already updated build, thus nothing to update there. Or check for UAC, it has to read: "always notify me ...". I was under the impression that you were asking how to prevent (already installed) build 509 from updating (if it does so by itself) - deny when asked for permission, as already stated. My box runs win7 ultimate.
Wonderful!

I merely hibernated this laptop on which I have win7 professional and take my trades, last night so I won't have any automatic upgrade scene this morning but switched off the other laptop that has win7 ultimate and I run 2 different broker's MT4 so I can have a third screen on an external monitor.
As I turned it on this just now not knowing what to expect, both broker's MT4 prompted for permission to update and I noted that it said the update request was from withing the terminal. I promptly declined.
Now just have to wait and see how the win7 p system will react to a shut down.
Let it turn and find your entry.
  • #84
  • Feb 6, 2014 3:39am Feb 6, 2014 3:39am
Quoting 200km
{quote} hi the Program Data folder is hidden by default.you have to enable "show hidden files,folders" option in folder options.
Thanks but please where is the folder options I've searched without success.
Let it turn and find your entry.
  • #85
  • Feb 6, 2014 3:46am Feb 6, 2014 3:46am
Quoting Dr.Phoenix
Fellow traders, There is a half-solution of the problem. This solution has been already voiced here. However it might be helpful for somebody. By clicking the link below you can find the attached archive with build 451 of MQ4. The Metaeditor file is executable itself enclosed. 1. Unzip the archive into the folder you like. 2. Find Metaeditor.exe and run it by double clicking. 3. Go to menu File -> Open (as soon as Metaeditor starts working). 4. Find the MQ4 (of EAs or indicators ) file you want to compile in order to use it in the new build 600....
As always a very useful and informative post.

There is always a panic around MT4 upgrades. Normally these come to nothing (reminds me of the millenium bug furore) but you never know.

I run two PC's for MT4. One I will keep on build 509 (I tend to leave it on permanently anyway), the other I will allow to upgrade and see what happens....

Precaution one must be to back up your entire MT4 folder, preferably to something outside your PC.
Katte, kabuto no o wo shime yo. Size doesn't matter, leverage is the killer
  • #86
  • Feb 6, 2014 3:57am Feb 6, 2014 3:57am
Quoting Intrepidpips
{quote} Thanks but please where is the folder options I've searched without success.

my computer > click on orginize menu >folder options
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click on view > enable show hidden files and folders
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  • #87
  • Feb 6, 2014 4:17am Feb 6, 2014 4:17am
imagine if they discontinue MT4 in the next few years what's going to happen
  • #88
  • Feb 6, 2014 4:24am Feb 6, 2014 4:24am
Quoting Scientist
imagine if they discontinue MT4 in the next few years what's going to happen
Lol.., as usual you and me will be here at FF to talk about.. it
  • #89
  • Feb 6, 2014 6:41am Feb 6, 2014 6:41am
As Alfed E. Neuman would say "What me worry". According to http://forum.mql4.com/60555 everything will continue to work as well, oh well, as before!
  • #90
  • Feb 6, 2014 7:11am Feb 6, 2014 7:11am
Quoting 200km
{quote} my computer > click on orginize menu >folder options {image} step 2 click on view > enable show hidden files and folders {image}
Wow I found it as directed and renamed it like Kiads said to do so now I'm upgrade proof!
Thanks so much.

Thanks to you too Kiads!
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Let it turn and find your entry.
  • #91
  • Feb 6, 2014 7:19am Feb 6, 2014 7:19am
Quoting 200km
{quote} my computer > click on orginize menu >folder options {image} step 2 click on view > enable show hidden files and folders {image}
Perfect. This was the reason I couldn't find metaquote files to change the webinstall. Thanks bro.
  • #92
  • Feb 6, 2014 7:21am Feb 6, 2014 7:21am
Quoting Kiads
{quote} Hi My Friend, is not on your broker mt4 folder, this is from MetaQuotes, the most easy way, type 'MetaQuotes' in your explorer search box to search your drive C: After you find it, you can check the content of WebInstall folder, you will understand that actually the update came from there, you will find Terminal.exe and MetaEditor.exe there.. and some files to check your entire MT4 instances in your computer, and replace the Terminal and MetaEditor file if not match with that 2 files in this folder, later if there is another update, then...
Kiads,
I figured out the problem why I couldn't find the file. 200km mentioned this a few post up. Maybe you can edit your instructions on post #45 for those that may face similar problems. Program data folder did not show up until I performed the mentioned action. After that, I was able to access program data folder and found Metatrader folder. Thanks for all your help.
  • #93
  • Edited 9:04am Feb 6, 2014 7:44am | Edited 9:04am
Hi every one
I'm wondering if any one could help me to establish communication between elwave 9.5c and new bull.... version of metatrader? the "elwaveMetatraderPluginScript.ex4" is gray and dose not work at all.
I do really appreciate any help
please excuse my poor English
  • #94
  • Feb 6, 2014 9:43am Feb 6, 2014 9:43am
Well after updating MT4 to build 600, the platform had a glitch. Gold went down to 72$ making me a 30,000$ negative balance. No margin call, just a huge number with a minus sign.

Anyways, contacted broker support, hope they fix this soon. Did this happen to anybody else?

Cheers
Stay green! FN
  • #95
  • Feb 6, 2014 11:29am Feb 6, 2014 11:29am
Quoting forexn00b
Well after updating MT4 to build 600, the platform had a glitch. Gold went down to 72$ making me a 30,000$ negative balance. No margin call, just a huge number with a minus sign. Anyways, contacted broker support, hope they fix this soon. Did this happen to anybody else? Cheers
I reinstalled the platform and from the beginning I added indicators and EA to the chart.
Now everything works

or read: http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...77#post7261777

I'm sorry for your loss...
RevarK
  • #96
  • Feb 6, 2014 1:36pm Feb 6, 2014 1:36pm
This video may be helpful.
  • #97
  • Feb 6, 2014 2:09pm Feb 6, 2014 2:09pm
am i the only one where the data folder is automatically set to the install folder? i found a few hidden metaquotes folders on the computer but none appear to be the 'data folder', possibly they are from previous installs. how do i know which one of these is the 'data' folder?

anyway, most things work except for an ea that keeps reloading a tle file in an endless loop. maybe it's because i haven't placed anything in the supposed separate 'data' folder?
  • #98
  • Edited 2:33pm Feb 6, 2014 2:17pm | Edited 2:33pm
Quoting hanover
This video may be helpful.
I feel like pulling my hair out. As a trader, all I want to do is trade. I'm NOT a computer genius, nor do I want to spend countless hours trying to figure out a complete change in platform behaviour. Why didn't they just update mt5 and leave mt4 alone?
  • #99
  • Edited 2:51pm Feb 6, 2014 2:39pm | Edited 2:51pm
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Uptake of the new version was slow and by April, 2011 MetaTrader had only 50 companies featuring the new version with over 400 companies remaining on MT4 mainly due to the lack of backward compatibility. Additionally, there has been an overall reluctance to adopt the new MQL5 programming language.
wiki

@MKFXTrader
I completely agree, they should draw a line in the sand for MT4 and put all their eggs in one basket and mess around with MT5 instead, atleast the user base is small enough for MT5 for them to alpha test major changes.

I'm scared to reboot my terminal

Time to check out mt4 codebase, to see what developers think...

Edit:
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Old EX4 applications and DLLs based on old RateInfo format will not work in the new terminal. Conversion to the new format is required.
FFS

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Added display of alerts on the chart. The alerts can be managed via drag'n'drop
Good
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  • #100
  • Feb 6, 2014 3:04pm Feb 6, 2014 3:04pm
Quoting RaptorUK
{quote} Wait for your Broker to push it to you. Or ask them when they will be doing it . .
Please can you give a brief outline how this is? I bet it is going to be very interesting!
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