Updating New World Scheduler

New World Scheduler Update Types

There are 3 types of New World Scheduler updates:

Major Updates

Major New World Scheduler updates are released about every 3 months. They are usually released around the 26th of a month.

When a new version of New World Scheduler is released, you will be notified the next time you open New World Scheduler. Details about the new version are also shown. Please carefully read the New Version Information before updating. This contains any special instructions about the new update as well as User Interface changes.

We recommend updating to the latest version soon after it is released. After a few months, older versions of New World Scheduler are no longer supported and you may have difficulty updating.

The New World Scheduler Version is shown in the bottom-left corner of the screen, E.G. 6.5

Please see Updating New World Scheduler for instructions on how to update.

Build Updates

Build Updates are bug fix updates which can be optionally installed if you have any problem or bug. They are identified by the numbers following the # in the bottom-left corner. E.G. #1234

If you have any problems or bugs, you should first check and install any new Build Updates which will likely solve your problem.

Please see Updating New World Scheduler for instructions on how to update.

NW Publisher app Updates

NW Publisher app updates generally occur about the same time as New World Scheduler updates. However, sometimes they may occur earlier or later than the New World Scheduler update.

Please visit JWSchedulerApp.com and click Download to download the latest version of NW Publisher.

Please see Common App Questions and Problems for more information.

Future Update and New Features

Beta Version Updates

Updating New World Scheduler

Before Updating

Before updating New World Scheduler, please note the following:

  1. New World Scheduler must be closed. If New World Scheduler is still open while you update, your installation will be corrupted and you will need to re-install New World Scheduler.
  2. It is recommended to be a Windows Administrator. If you are a computer expert, you may be able to install without being a Windows Administrator, but this may cause problems. Please Google “How to check if you are a Windows Administrator” if you need assistance.
  3. Some anti-virus software causes problems when installing or updating New World Scheduler, so if you have problems installing or  updating, please either change anti-virus programs (we recommend simply using the free, inbuilt Windows 10 or Windows 11 antivirus) , or disable your antivirus software before updating.
  4. You must be running Microsoft DotNet Framework 4.7.2 or greater to use New World Scheduler. DotNet Framework comes free with Windows Updates. Please ensure you have all the latest Windows Updates before installing New World Scheduler.

Automatic Updates

  1. Opening New World Scheduler causes New World Scheduler to check for any new versions. If a new version is detected, a New Version Available message is shown.
  2. Carefully read the Important Notes and Release Notes
  3. Click Update Now
  4. After the download has completed, New World Scheduler will automatically close and begin the installation.
    • Note: As with all software packages, New World Scheduler must be CLOSED when you install the new version. If New World Scheduler doesn’t automatically close, please close it manually before installing the new update.
    • Note: New Build Versions (e.g. #1114) will not be shown, please see Method 2 to show new Build Versions.
New World Scheduler Me view Updates menu

Manually Check for Updates

  1. In JW scheduler, click Me > Updates > Check for Updates
  2. Any new Versions and new Build Versions will be shown.
  3. Click Update Now
  4. After the download has completed, New World Scheduler will automatically close and begin the installation.
    • Note: As with all software packages, New World Scheduler must be CLOSED when you install the new version. If New World Scheduler doesn’t automatically close, please close it manually before installing the new update.

Manually Download Updates

  1. Close New World Scheduler. If New World Scheduler is still open while you update, your installation will be corrupted and you will need to re-install New World Scheduler.
  2. Visit our website and click Download New World Scheduler
  3. After the file downloads, close New World Scheduler.
  4. Double-click the downloaded install file to install.
    • Note: Please do not uninstall the previous version. Simply download and install the new version. It will update your previous version.
    • Note: No data will be lost, everything will be the same.

Problems Updating

Cannot Connect to Update Server

This means New World Scheduler cannot connect to the Update servers. The problem is not with New World Scheduler, it is either with your computer, your internet connection, or the internet in general.

Sorry, there is nothing we can do. New World Scheduler must be allowed to connect to the internet and have a reliable internet connection.

There are several things you can do to solve this problem:

PROBLEM: There is a temporary internet problem.

SOLUTION: Try clicking Update Now again, or a few minutes later, or a few hours later, or the next day. Sometimes internet servers go down for several hours and then go back up.

PROBLEM: Your computer has Anti-Virus, Firewall or Security software preventing New World Scheduler from connecting to the internet. (This the most common reason for this error)

SOLUTION: Uninstall, disable or correctly configure all 3rd party Anti-Virus, Firewall or Security software to allow New World Scheduler to connect to the internet. We recommend removing all Anti-Virus, Firewall and Security software and instead using the free Windows Security that comes with Windows 10 and 11. This works fine with New World Scheduler.

PROBLEM: You are using a VPN, a proxy or workplace network or internet connection.

SOLUTION: Try disconnecting, disabling or deleting all VPN software. Do not use a proxy, or correctly configure the proxy. Ask your workplace technical support for assistance.

PROBLEM: Your internet or Wi-Fi is slow, congested, unstable or unreliable.

SOLUTION: Try connecting again later, at a different time of the day. Ensure no one else is using the internet. Try moving your computer closer to your Wi-Fi router, or into a different room. Try using an internet connection at another location, or try using 3G or 4G. Try contacting your internet service provider (ISP).

PROBLEM: Your computer or someone on your network is performing another internet intensive task.

SOLUTION: Ensure no one on your network is streaming videos, downloading large files, performing Windows updates or other software updates.

If you have tried all of the above and you still receive this message, you might have to reinstall Windows, try another computer, or try another internet connection at another location.

Please remember, the problem is not with New World Scheduler, it is either with your computer or your internet connection.

Problems During or After Updating

If you update NW Scheduler while some files are still open or locked by your computer, it may cause problems.

Or if the update is interrupted for any reason, it may cause problems.

Problems Updating include:

  • Crash as soon as you open NW Scheduler
  • Labels are blank or missing
  • All data is missing or blank
  • Missing Language data

If you have any problems either updating or running New World Scheduler afterwards:

  1. Review Before Updating New World Scheduler and ensure:
    • New World Scheduler is closed when you update.
    • You are logged in as a Windows Administrator
    • Your Antivirus software is disabled
    • You have all the latest Windows Updates installed.
  2. Make sure all Templates and other New World Scheduler files are closed.
  3. Restart your computer.
  4. Re-download New World Scheduler from our website.
  5. Install New World Scheduler.
    • Note: You will not lose any data if you re-install or install again.

Other Updates

Christian Life and Ministry Meeting schedule updates

Public Talk Outline updates

Update Templates or Language data

Templates, Public Talk Outlines and other User Interface data, such as language updates, are updated when a new version of New World Scheduler is released.

Please feel free to Help Improve New World Scheduler Translations

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