Install and upgrade

Before you install P4 VFS, read the Prerequisites.

Install P4 VFS

To install the P4 VFS desktop client on your Windows machine:

  1. Download the P4 VFS client-side agent from the Perforce web site for downloads.

  2. Run the installer.

  3. Verify that the P4 VFS icon is present in your taskbar:

Upgrade P4 VFS

To upgrade from an earlier version:

  1. Right-click the P4 VFS icon, and choose Quit.

  2. Install the new version.

Uninstall P4 VFS

If you want remove the P4 VFS desktop client:

  1. In the Windows desktop search bar, enter P4 VFS and click Uninstall.

  2. Make your workspace property be noaltync instead of altsync.

  3. Unset the P4ALTSYNC environment variable.