How to install version 9.5 (and above) without conflicts from previously installed versions of Toad.
Follow the steps below to install Toad or Oracle 9.5:
1. Launch the Toad 9.5 Commercial Installer.exe file.
2. During installation leave the default path of C:\Program Files\Quest Software.
3. On the next step of the installation, look at the "Installation Directory:" path for Toad for Oracle and click on the blue link to change the path.
4. Browse to the C:Program Files folder and click on the Quest Software folder.
5. Click on the Make New Folder button and type Toad for Oracle 9.5 and press enter.
6. Click the OK button. You should see the path changed to: C:\Program Files\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle 9.5
7. Continue on with the installation as normal.
8. Launch Toad and enter your License Key and Site Message.
Follow the steps below to install Toad for Oracle 9.6.1:
1. Launch the Toad 9.6 Commercial Installer.exe file.
2. During installation leave the default path of C:\Program Files\Quest Software.
3. On the next step of the installation, look at the "Installation Directory:" and change it to: [NEW]C:\Program Files\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle 9.6 from the drop-down list.
4. Continue on with the installation as normal.
5. Launch Toad and enter your License Key and Site Message.
Follow the steps below to install Toad for Oracle 9.7:
1. Launch the Toad 9.7 Commercial Installer.exe file.
2. During installation leave the default path of C:\Program Files\Quest Software.
3. On the next step of the installation, look at the "Installation Directory:" and change it to - "NEW: C:\Program Files\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle 9.7" from the drop-down list.
4. Continue on with the installation as normal.
5. Launch Toad and enter your License Key and Site Message.
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