Delpet Network Systems Ltd is our new VAR in Ghana and West Africa area

We are proud to represent our new partner and reseller, Delpet Network Systems Ltd company which became our distributor in Ghana and West Africa territory.

Delpet Network Systems Ltd Is an I.T. Outsourcing company. we provide the following services

• I.T. Outsourcing services.
• Remote helpdesk
• VoIP Configuration and support
• VAR (Symantec, Bitdefender, GFI, 3CX,AVG) etc.

Contact information

Delpet Network Systems Ltd
P.O.Box CT 2719
Cantonments-Accra
+233-266-497452
+233-307-033174
deladem@delpetnetworksystems.com
www.delpetnetworksystems.com

The server install is going back from MSI to EXE package

Today we released a new version of Bopup Communication Server that brings small improvements and changes. Version 4.0.8 is also distributed via EXE setup package files. We decided to move installation files from MSI extension to executable setups because it is easier to launch an EXE file with "Run as administrator" option on Windows Vista and later systems. Unfortunately Windows Explorer does not show that option in context menu if you right-click on a MSI file.

Since we received a lot of reports regarding installation issues of Bopup Communication Server on latest versions of Windows including 64-bit versions then we improved the setup and added additional verification of user's privileges (UAC). If the setup is running without required rights (full administrative privileges) then it shows appropriate error page.

It is strongly required to launch the setup package of the IM server with administrator privileges in order to properly install and register all modules and services in the system. It is easy to do that: right-click on the setup file and select "Run as administrator" option from context menu.

Download Bopup Communication Server version 4.0.8

Known issue: The communication service is not registered on 64-bit version of Windows

We were reported by our customers about installation issues of Bopup Communication Server software on 64-bit versions of Windows system. It seems the Setup Wizard cannot add and register the communication service module which is a part of the IM server software. That service accepts all incoming connections from instant messengers so if it is not running that causes a big trouble for all communications: IM is not possible!

We discovered that this may be an issue with current user's credentials in Windows system. In order to sure that the setup has appropriate rights to install and register the communication service you have to run the installation package with administrative rights. It is easy to do, just right-click on the setup file and select "Run as administrator" from the context menu.

But here is another issue: Windows Exporer does not show such menu option for MSI setup files, this is only available for EXE, BAT and other extensions of files. So you need to download this batch file and put it into the folder with the MSI setup package of Bopup Communication Server. Then right-click on the batch file and select "Run as administrator" menu and confirm selection.

You can also launch the setup without having to download the batch file above. Go to Start menu and type cmd and do not press Enter button. The cmd.exe should appear on the top of the menu. Right-click on it and select "Run as administrator". This will run the command prompt with administrative rights. Then navigate to folder with the MSI package. Type msiexec /i to run the installation.

Please note that this instruction is required only for 64-bit systems of Windows. If you have 32-bit version then you can run the Setup Wizard in a regular mode.

Bopup Communication Server: try for longer and pay less

We are proud to announce that new version 4.0.7 of Bopup Communication Server comes with great benefits.  We know that many companies and offices require a little more time to install, setup the server software and deploy client instant messengers. So we decided to extend standard trial period to give new customers more time to evaluate and test the IM software. And the new version of the communication server extends trial period from default 30 up to 45 days!

Another great news is the cost of the messaging server. We reduced the price of the application and now it costs only $190 US! Pay less and try for longer!

Download Bopup Communication Server version 4.0.7 with a 45-day FREE trial

BOPUP.DE: German version of our website has been re-designed

We have applied a new design for our german version of www.bopup.de website. Now it looks like our primary website at www.bopup.com and russian version at www.bopup.ru You can let us know what you're thinking on the new design and please report any issues you may found.

New version of the communication server improves and fixes security issues

In the latest days of the past 2011 year we released new version 4.0.4 of Bopup Communication Server. The new version adds an useful function which also closes an important security issue. That function is a password that can be set up on the communication server to allow or permit a remote administration of the IM server.

Prior versions of the communication server did no have any security functions and the Management Console could be installed on any computer in the Administrative Mode to manage and control an existing instance of Bopup Communication Server.

In order to enable the password proptection open the Options dialog box in the console and go to the "Interface" tab.

Click the "Allow remote management of this instance of the communication server" check box if you want to permit remote management of your IM server. Then enter a password that should entered in the remote console and in the Setup Wizard to protect your communication server.

Now the Setup Wizard asks for security password if the Management Console is installed in the Administrative mode to manage an existing installation of the communication server. That password must be entered on the page which asks for the name/address of the IM server.

The same password is asked when the remote Management Console starts. You can save the password by checking the "Remember this password on the next startup" option.

Please note that communication service on the server computer must be started during installation/startup of the console on remote computer.

Download Bopup Communication Server version 4.0.4

New updates for the communicaton server and messenger software are available

New versions both of the communication server and IM client software have been released.

What's new

Bopup Communication Server version 4.0.3 adds xml manifest files into setup package that are placed into installation directory of the server application. Those manifest files added to support registration-free COM on latest versions of Windows system.

Latest versions of the instant messengers, Bopup Messenger version 6.0.2 and Bopup Observer version 5.0.2, fix automatic authorization with the communication server if Windows Authentication is used. Sometimes the IM clients might display the Login page to enter the user's name and password instead of automatic and silent authentication with Bopup Communication Server if the user is already logged to domain network.

Download the latest version of the instant messaging software

Critical update of Bopup Communication Server software

We need to inform our customers that new version of Bopup Communication Server is available for download. Version 4.0.2 fixes a critical bug with delivering offline messages to Bopup Observer messenger client. But at the same time sending offline messages to Bopup Messenger client works without any issues.

It is strongly recommended to update the IM server software if you have Bopup Observer clients on your network environment. Otherwise you can ignore this important update.

Download Bopup Communication Server version 4.0.2

Minor updates of the instant messenger software are available

New versions of Bopup Messenger and Bopup Observer IM clients have been released which fix small issues with Message History interface. These updates resolve errors with saving text messages into local history db containg a single quote (') sign. Now all messages can be properly saved into the Message History and displayed from it with no issues.

Download Bopup Messenger version 6.0.1 and Bopup Observer version 5.0.1

Minor update of Bopup Communication Server. It's version 4.0.1 released.

A new small update of Bopup IM Server software is available for download.

New version 4.0.1 fixes issues that are affected to new users of the instant messaging software. Thus some bugs were resolved in the Setup Wizard of the communication server which does not open a link to our Guide on installing MS SQL Server 2005/2008 Express Edition instead of built-in MSDE 2000 software. Another important error in the installation was incorrect name of the SQL database written into system registry. If the setup package without MSDE 2000 software was used (bcserver.msi setup file) then that problem affects to all users that tried to set up the communication server version 4.0.0 using an existing SQL server.

Download Bopup Communication Server version 4.0.1

Meet all-new BOPUP.COM website

This post is not related to our instant messaging software but refers to a new design of our website at http://www.bopup.com It is fully re-designed and made easy, modern and nice looking. We sure that the new design is a next level in our roadmap on development and growth of Bopup IM software. Thanks for staying with us.