Q Local™ 1.5 Download Instructions and Release Notes

Q Local 2.0 is now available on CD.
Read more about Q Local 2.0 and how to obtain the software.

If you aren't ready to upgrade to Q Local 2.0, you can still download Q Local 1.5 using the process on this page or you can request the 1.5 CD.

These users MUST install from the CD:

Network version users who want to upgrade AND add a report counter, database or client to a computer that didn't already have the report counter, database or client installed on it must run the upgrade from a CD; do not use the download process on this page. Call Technical Support at 800-627-7271, option 3 to request the CD and explain that you'll be adding the report counter, database or client to a system that previously did not have one installed.

Q Local 1.5 Features

A new test is available: the MCCI™ (Millon™ College Counseling Inventory). The MCCI assessment is a 150-item, self-report, comprehensive personality assessment designed for use with college students.

A number of tests have been updated:

The MMPI®-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2) Extended Score Report and hand-scoring materials have added the Fake Bad Scale (FBS), which provides information regarding non-credible symptom reporting and has been found particularly useful in neuropsychological assessments.
BHI 2™ (Battery for Health Improvement 2)and BBHI™ 2 (Brief Battery for Health Improvement 2) exports now include additional dimensions of pain (Pain Range, Peak Pain, and Pain Tolerance).
The VIP^® (Validity Indicator Profile) exports now include Response Style and additional Performance Curve measures.

Important Note: Q Local 1.5 software no longer supports the Windows NT^® operating system.

How to Install the Q Local 1.5 Software Upgrade

To install the software upgrade, you'll take these steps (each described below):

Export your data so it is backed up,
Close any software applications,
Download the upgrade file (the download is run from within the Q Local software),
Before installing the software, disable firewall / virus / spyware software,
Run the upgrade file from your computer,
After the installation, re-enable firewall / virus / spyware software

Export your data so it is backed up:
- Start your Q Local software.
- Choose Files from the drop-down menus and then choose Import and Export.
- Use the first import option (Export assessment records to a Q Local transfer file *.trq) to export all assessment records.
- Then use the second import option (Export client demographics to an XML file *.xml) to export all demographics.
Close any software applications

Close any software that is open.
Download the upgrade file from within the Q Local software:
- Open your Q Local software and choose System Updates from its home page.
  
  The software will display the "Step 1: Find System Updates" page.
- Click the Find Updates button.
  
  The software will display the "Step 2" page which lists the available update, including the Release Date, Version and a link to notes about the Release:
- Start to download the update file by clicking the Download button.
  
  You'll be shown the location that the update file will be downloaded onto your computer. (Unless you choose a different location, it will be in your My Documents folder within your C:\Documents and Settings folder.)
- Click the Save button to save the file as it's downloaded.
  
  The progress of the download is displayed.
- When the "Download Successful" message is displayed, click OK.
  
  An additional message is displayed:
- Choose Yes to exit the completed download and the Q Local software. (The upgrade to your Q Local software will NOT start automatically.)
Before the installation, disable firewall / virus / spyware software

McAfee® and Norton™ software: In your system tray (bottom right – near the clock – on your computer screen) right-click your firewall, virus or spyware software icon and choose to Disable it. Once Q Local software is installed, you can re-enable your other software. Otherwise it should be re-enabled once you reboot your computer. (Illustrations follow.)

The illustrations above show how to disable some protection options. Your software may vary. The Norton example shows a system with antivirus protection but no firewall protection. The McAfee example shows a system with McAfee Security Center and VirusScan and Personal Firewall programs within the Security Center.

Other firewall / virus / spyware software: If you have other software protecting your system, it may try to prevent file access and copying during the Q Local installation. Make sure to disable it until the Q Local installation is complete. Once Q Local software is installed, you can re-enable your other software. Otherwise it should be re-enabled once you reboot your computer.
Run the upgrade file from your computer. Start the upgrade manually:
- Locate and double-click the Q Local Upgrade 1.5.12.exe file in your My documents folder.
  
  A window similar to the following window is displayed:
- Click the Unzip button.
  10 files will be unzipped and a success message will be displayed.
- Click OK.
- Double-click on the setup.exe file in the C:\Program Files\Pearson\Q Local Upgrade 1.5.12 folder.
  The upgrade InstallShield Wizard will start.
- Click Next.
  You'll be reminded to close firewall / virus / spyware software (#2 above)
- Click OK.
  
  A progress bar is displayed as the software is upgraded.
  Then the message "Please wait while we configure the database" is displayed.
  Finally, an "Update Complete" message is displayed.
- Click Finish.
After the installation, re-enable firewall / virus / spyware software

Re-enable your firewall / virus / spyware software. Otherwise it should be re-enabled once you reboot your computer.

Once the upgrade is complete, you can try out your updated software.