Notes 6.5.6 FP3 client upgrade to 8.5 - AllClient Error

Getting an AllClient error indicating that a 6.5.6 Notes client will not suport a Notes 8.5 “client only” kit install. Looks like the legacy “ini” install imaged the following parms on the notes.ini’s for all clients.

My 6.5.6 Notes.ini file. My KitType indicates Workstation

the InstallType indicates AllClient install.

[Notes]

KitType=1

Directory=C:\bin\lotus\notes\data

InstallType=2

FaultRecovery_Build=Release 6.5.6

If I change a 6.5.6 client’s notes.ini to a InstallType=6, keeping the KitType=1, I get the same AllClient error.

Are we missing something when trying to do a 6.5.6 to 8.5 client upgrade. Using Single User setup on the 8.5 install (not Multiuser.)

I do notice that with a clean 8.5 client install there is a new entry :

InstallMode=1

This does not show up on an upgrade.

Resource From:

See SG247506, Notes 8 Deployment Guide - Client install.

INI settings: IBM Developer

InstallType

2 - All client install (including Designer and Administrator)

6 - Notes client only

KitType

Applies to: Servers and clients Specifies which program you are running:

1 - Workstation

2 - Server