Follow these steps to download, install, and launch DvSchemaSync for the first time.
Downloading DvSchemaSync
- Visit the Mission Impact Partners download portal.
- Sign in with your organization credentials.
- Navigate to Products and select DvSchemaSync.
- Click Download to save the installer to your computer.
Running the Installer
- Locate the downloaded file (DvSchemaSyncSetup.exe) and double-click to run it.
- If Windows SmartScreen appears, click More info, then Run anyway. The application is signed by Mission Impact Partners.
- Accept the License Agreement and click Next.
- Choose your installation location (default is recommended) and click Next.
- Select whether to create a desktop shortcut and Start menu entry.
- Click Install and wait for the installation to complete.
Installing .NET Runtime (If Required)
If the .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime is not installed on your system, the installer will prompt you to download and install it. Follow these steps:
- Click Yes when prompted to install the .NET Runtime.
- Your browser will open to the Microsoft .NET download page.
- Download the .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime (not the SDK).
- Run the .NET installer and follow the prompts.
- Return to the DvSchemaSync installer and click Retry or re-run the setup.
First Launch
- Launch DvSchemaSync from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
- On first launch, you may be prompted to allow the application through Windows Firewall. Click Allow if prompted.
1. First-Run Registration
- When you launch DvSchemaSync for the first time, you'll be asked to complete a brief registration:
- Enter your Name — This is used to personalize your experience.
- Enter your Email Address — Used for product updates and support communications.
- Select your Language Preference — Choose from English, German, or French.
- Click Register to complete the setup.
After registration, you'll be taken to the main application interface and can begin adding your connections.
This information is not used for marketing, it is only used to broadcast critical issues and potential resolution of the application.
Changing Language and Theme
You can change your language preference and interface theme at any time using the icons in the top-right corner of the application:
Language: Click the language icon (🌐) to switch between English, German, and French. The interface will update immediately.
Light/Dark Mode: Click the theme icon (☀/🌙) to toggle between light and dark interface modes. Your preference is saved automatically.
💡 Tip: Dark mode can reduce eye strain when working in low-light environments.
Uninstalling DvSchemaSync
To remove DvSchemaSync from your system:
- Remove any connections first, not doing so will orphan the connection information in windows credential manager.
- Open Windows Settings and navigate to Apps > Installed apps.
- Search for DvSchemaSync.
- Click the three-dot menu and select Uninstall.
- Your saved connections in Windows Credential Manager will remain unless manually removed, remove them by navigating to Windows Connection Manager and manually deleting any connection that begins with DvSchemaSync*