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  • #1
  • First Post: Jun 6, 2012 7:12am Jun 6, 2012 7:12am
I've never seen this before and I'm trying to avoid having to download/install fresh version, but I have two instances of IBFX demo running and they're both showing "Old Version" bottom right corner yet they will not go and update themselves ?

Anyone seen this ? Can I force it to update (cant find it) ?

thx
  • #2
  • Jun 6, 2012 7:25am Jun 6, 2012 7:25am
Quoting pipmyride
I've never seen this before and I'm trying to avoid having to download/install fresh version, but I have two instances of IBFX demo running and they're both showing "Old Version" bottom right corner yet they will not go and update themselves ?

Anyone seen this ? Can I force it to update (cant find it) ?

thx
Most brokers sent emails/posted on their website something similar to the following:

On June 1, 2012 the company Metaquotes will stop supporting Metatrader 4 trading terminal below the 416 version (Build 416) completely. Trading and updates on these versions will not be available.

We kindly request you to update your trading terminals by downloading the latest version from our website.

I suggest you download the latest version from your brokers site and you might want to backup any indicators, ea's and templates etc.

Hope this helps,
SatchFan
  • #3
  • Jun 6, 2012 7:45am Jun 6, 2012 7:45am
ok thx, musta missed that ...
  • #4
  • Mar 3, 2014 4:41am Mar 3, 2014 4:41am
Do you regret upgrading yet? I do. I had build 509 and MQ force-upgraded me to 600+ recently (was 601, then 602, a new version every day). I can't keep modifying EAs to work on the newer builds.

I have locked the MQ Windows folder so that they cannot upgrade me again without my choice. Luckily I still had build 509 backed up, so I was able to delete build 600 and revert back.

I hate MQ and what they are doing. They make it difficult to innovate with EAs and indis, and they are upsetting a lot of the end users for the sake of satisfying the brokers (criminals).
  • #5
  • Mar 3, 2014 4:51am Mar 3, 2014 4:51am
If you have build 509 running it could be a good idea of just copying (the entire folder) it to another location, this will effectively make a backup of it and you will be able to continue trading with it until it's not more supported by MQ.

It's also indispensable to compare if an EA/Indi works the same way with a build and the other.
Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication.
  • #6
  • Mar 3, 2014 7:01am Mar 3, 2014 7:01am
Quoting bluepanther
I was able to delete build 600 and revert back.
So you are saying you do have a choice. You can continue running the stable build 509 and also test the new build and switch over when you are ready. Can you do this with other platforms like cTrader for example? For me this is one major advantage of MT4.

Quoting bluepanther
I hate MQ and what they are doing. They make it difficult to innovate with EAs and indis,
They are encouraging innovation of EAs and indis by adding new features to MQL4. I'm looking forward to updating my code (when the new version is stable) and getting rid of all those workarounds for the limitations of the old MQL4. In the meantime, I can continue coding with the old MQL4 which still works with the new terminal so there has been very little disruption.

Quoting bluepanther
and they are upsetting a lot of the end users for the sake of satisfying the brokers (criminals).
You display a great deal of immaturity by calling brokers criminals and blaming your problems on them. Brokers don't like MT4. It causes them a lot of hassle and costs them a lot of money. They only offer it because the end users demand it.
  • #7
  • Last Post: Sep 25, 2018 2:07am Sep 25, 2018 2:07am
Quoting SatchFan
{quote} Most brokers sent emails/posted on their website something similar to the following: On June 1, 2012 the company Metaquotes will stop supporting Metatrader 4 trading terminal below the 416 version (Build 416) completely. Trading and updates on these versions will not be available. We kindly request you to update your trading terminals by downloading the latest version from our website. I suggest you download the latest version from your brokers site and you might want to backup any indicators, ea's and templates etc. Hope this helps, SatchFan...
Hi Scachfan

I have this nice indicator running on my old MT4 platform.
Now I want to Change my acc to Ducascpy but on this platform the indi does not Show up!
Could you give me a hint how to get rid of that Problem?
Thanks
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