1. Download the file to your desktop.
   
2. Double click the file.
3. Click on “Extract all files”.
   
4. Click “Next”.
   
5. Change the folder location to “C:\UA”.
6. Press “Next”.
   
7. Press “Yes To All” to confirm the replacement of the existing files.
   

Before start installing make sure you uninstalled the previous Unfair Advantage versions by using the Windows Uninstaller.

1. Insert the first CD (UA Program – Disk 1) into your CD/DVD-Rom drive, or execute the downloaded file.
2. The ‘Unfair Advantage – Install Switch’ screen will pop-up. Select ‘UA Version 2.10.7’ and click the ‘OK’ button.
   The downloaded version won’t ask for the version.
   
3. Click the ‘Next’ button to proceed with the installation.
   
4. Accept the terms in the license agreement and click the ‘Next’ button.
   
5. Check the installation drive and click the ‘Next’ button.
   If you wish to change the installation drive click the ‘Change…’ button.
   
6. Double check the current settings and click the ‘Install’ button.
   
7. The installation will begin.
   The downloaded version won’t give you the following options.
   You will get a ‘WhichDisksWForm’ pop-up screen.
   Select the package you would like to install.
   (In this example we used the Stocks and Futures package with a total of two CDs.)
   
8. Keep the default settings for the ‘File overwrite confirmations’ pop-up window and click the ‘Next’ button.
   
9. Keep the default setting for the ‘Update Portfolio’ pop-up window and click the ‘Next’ button.
   
10. Select the vendor software you are using from the ‘Which Vendor Software Do You Have?’ window and click the ‘Next’ button.
    By default you do not have to check a box, just click the ‘Next’ button.
    
11. If you wish to import a sample portfolio check one or more of the boxes in the ‘CSISamplePortWForm’ window and click the ‘Next’ button.
    By default you do not have to check a box, just click the ‘Next’ button.
    
12. The program will start the installation of the first disk.
    If you have selected multiple CDs you will get a message to insert the CD labeled ‘Disk 2’ and ‘Disk 3’.
    The downloaded version won’t ask for further CDs.
    
13. After the program and the database is completely installed you will get the final pop-up screen. Click the ‘Finish’ button and Unfair Advantage will launch.
    
14. You will get a prompt to enter your user ID and user Password.
    Please enter here the information you received in the email.
    The program will prompt you to do a daily download to unlock the database.
    Click ‘Yes’ and download will start.

1. To edit a portfolio right click the symbol description and select “Edit File Settings” from the menu
2. Make any changes to the symbol and click the “OK” button..
   

View the remote support software instructions.

1. Navigate to the START button and select MY COMPUTER (Windows XP) or COMPUTER (Windows Vista).
2. Select the drive where you installed Unfair Advantage.
3. Go to the folder \ua\archives.
4. Backup the file PORTFILE.ADM to your desktop.
   You could also make a backup of the files portfile.b1 …, portfile.d1 …, portfile.m1 …
   These files are backup files which Unfaire Advantage creates.
   (Right click the mouse button, and select COPY | go to your desktop | right click the mouse button again, and select PASTE)
5. Uninstall your current Unfair Advantage version via Control Panel.
   (START | CONTROL PANEL | ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS (Windows XP) or PROGRAM FEATURES (Windows Vista)
6. Delete the \ua folder manually.
7. Install the new version of Unfair Advantage.
8. Do a daily download.
9. Copy the file PORTFILE.ADM back to the folder \ua\archives.

Steps if you are able to launch Unfair Advantage:

1. Double click the LAUNCH UA icon on your desktop.
2. Click PORTFOLIO along the top.
3. Select RESTORE PORTFOLIO.
4. Choose the most recent date with the biggest file size, and click the OK button.
   

Steps if you are NOT able to launch Unfair Advantage:

1. Navigate to the START button and select MY COMPUTER (Windows XP) or COMPUTER (Windows Vista).
2. Select the hard drive where you installed Unfair Advantage.
3. Go to the folder \ua\archives.
4. Click the VIEWS icon in the Windows Explorer and choose DETAILS.
   Navigate to the SIZE column and click it until you get the highest to the lowest file size.
   Look for the PORTFILE.ADM file.
   Choose a backup file (i.e portfile.r1 …, portfile.b1 …, portfile.d1 …, portfile.m1 …) which compares to the size of the PORTFILE.ADM file.
   
5. Delete the PORTFILE.ADM file and rename the backup file (i.e portfile.r1) to PORTFILE.ADM.
   
6. Go back to your desktop and double click LANUCH UA.

Issue:

• gap in the data
• history missing
• the chart doesn’t look right
• data missing

Versions affected:

• all UA versions

Solution for Futures

• Click LAUNCH UA on your desktop,
• select DATABASE from the main menu,
• click REFRESH (DATABASE) PRICE HISTORY,
• hit the first tab SELECT MARKETS,
• type in and hit the DOWNLOAD button.
• This process may take a few minutes.
  

Solution for Stocks

• Click LAUNCH UA on your desktop,
• select DATABASE from the main menu,
• click REFRESH (DATABASE) PRICE HISTORY,
• hit the first tab SELECT MARKETS,
• change the ‘Market Type’ to ALL STOCKS AND MUTUAL FUNDS,
• type in and hit the DOWNLOAD button.
• This process may take a few minutes.
  

Solution for all portfolios

• Click LAUNCH UA on your desktop,
• select DATABASE from the main menu,
• click REFRESH (DATABASE) PRICE HISTORY,
• hit the second tab SELECT PORTFOLIO,
• and hit the DOWNLOAD button.
• This process may take a few minutes.
  

Requirements:

• • Installation of Unfair Advantage version 2.10.8
  • Upgrade to the latest build

Click here to upgrade to the latest version

1. Double click on the downloaded file.
2. Click the “Run” button.
3. Click the “Next” button.
4. Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click the “Next” button.
5. Keep the default setting “Anyone who uses this computer” and click the “Next” button.
6. Check the default UA folder and click the “Next” button. Change it only if its not the right UA installation drive.THIS STEP IS REQUIRED ONLY IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE DRIVE LETTER.
7. Check all the current settings and click the “Install” button. Click the “Finish” button.

If you made a mistake during the installation, double click the downloaded file and repeat the steps.

1. Write down your User ID and User Number.
   (To find your User ID/User Number double click ‘Launch UA’ on your Windows desktop, navigate to ‘Preferences’ along the top, )
2. Also backup your PORTFILE.ADM file which is found in your C:\UA\Archives directory, and paste it into a different location such as your desktop.
   (This step is only important for custom made portfolios. If you downloaded a vendor portfolio you can skip this step.)

   Copy the PORTFILE.ADM file to a external drive, or thumb drive for transfer to a new PC.

3. Uninstall your previous version.
   Make sure to also delete the folder C:\ua (default location) from your local drive.
   (This step is very important for a reinstallation of the Software.)
4. Go to the download page and download UA to the Windows Desktop.

   UA Download Page.

5. When done saving, execute or unzip the downloaded file.
6. Follow the on-screen directions and launch the program after the installation.
7. Type in your permanent User ID and User Number and download to unlock Unfair Advantage.
8. Copy your saved PORTFILE.ADM file into your C:\UA\Archives directory.
   (Click here for instructions how to move a portfolio.)
9. Rewrite the Files in the Unfair Advantage.
   (Click LAUNCH UA on your desktop | navigate to PORTFOLIO along the top | click SELECT ALL | navigate again to PORTFOLIO | select REWRITE FILE IMMEDIATELY.)
   (This process may take several minutes to complete.)