How to Move UPS WorldShip to a New Computer

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The United Parcel Service is also known as UPS.
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Even if your business has purchased a new computer for shipping tasks, it doesn't mean that you have to lose all of your UPS WorldShip shipping data. After backing up all of your data on your old computer, you can install the latest version of UPS WorldShip and import your old shipping data directly into the program. You can accomplish all of these tasks in less than an hour and immediately begin shipping packages to your clients.

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Save WorldShip Database

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Step 1

Double-click the "UPS WorldShip" icon on your desktop.

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Step 2

Click on the "Import/Export Data" menu and select "Import/Export Wizard."

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Step 3

Select the "I need help with exporting information out of WorldShip" option and click "Next."

Step 4

Select the type of data you want to export and click "Next."

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Step 5

Create a name for the data connection and click "Browse."

Step 6

Select the CSV file for WorldShip and click "Open."

Step 7

Select the datasource type and click "Next."

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Step 8

Drag and drop the name of each field in the mapping screen and enter a name for the map. Click "Save Map" when you are finished.

Step 9

Select the "Exit to WorldShip" option and click "Finish."

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Downloading WorldShip

Step 1

Open your browser and visit the WorldShip Support and Resource Center (see Resources for link).

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Step 2

Click on the "Download WorldShip" button in the "Get WorldShip" box.

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Step 3

Enter your UPS account number, name, company, address information, telephone number and email address. Click "Submit."

Step 4

Click on the "Download" link next to the "WorldShip 2013" file name. The download will begin immediately; it should take less than 10 minutes to download using a high-speed Internet connection like DSL or cable Internet.

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Installing WorldShip

Step 1

Double-click on the WorldShip application icon that just downloaded to your computer.

Step 2

Click "Next" to unpack the files needed to install the program in the default folder. The installation process will take a few minutes to complete.

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Step 3

Reboot your computer.

Step 4

Locate the installation folder. If you selected the default option, the folder is C:\UPS\Wstd\Installation.

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Step 5

Double-click on the "Setup" application and wait about a minute for the setup program to initialize.

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Step 6

Select the application language, installation location and the country where WorldShip is being installed.

Step 7

Choose the "Add Shortcut to UPS WorldShip on Desktop" option.

Step 8

Click on the check box next to the "Finish Moving WorldShip Data" option to restore the WorldShip database from your previous computer. Click on the "Next" button.

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Step 9

Click on the "Browse" button to locate the WorldShip backup data file, then click on the "Next" button. The file will install immediately.

Step 10

Accept the terms of agreement and click on the "Next" button.

Step 11

Select the installation type and click on the "Install" button. The program will begin to install. This process will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

Step 12

Click on the "Reboot Now" button after installation has finished in order to run the WorldShip program. The program will automatically run after you reboot your computer.

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