# Toad Freeware Expired **URL:** \ **Category:** Toad for Oracle & DevOps Toolkit\ **Created:** [June 21, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518 "2011-06-21T02:47:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Bert\_Scalzo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/bert_scalzo/32/274_2.png) [@Bert\_Scalzo](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Bert_Scalzo)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2011, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/21 "2011-06-22T08:10:19Z")
The attitude is obvious – person does not read the instructions on how to download/install freeware updates and then bitches because is aint idiot proof J How’s that for some reverse attitude J ---
**Author:** ![Guest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@Guest](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Guest)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/22 "2011-06-22T08:44:26Z")
Norm! > What's with everyone today, all so whingy and uppity! Sunspots? Yeah, gotta be -- full moon was last week. Molds and pollen counts are high around here. That makes me cranky, but (hopefully) neither whiny nor whingy. > Bear in mind that your browser may cache things for a fairly long period > of time. Also bear I mind that clearing your browser cache, especially > with IE, may not actually do what it says it has done. Let's also not forget the dreaded proxy caching. If using a proxy, they often utilize their own caching, which can only be managed by the proxy owner/admin. IE8: Tools-\>Internet Options-\>Connections-\>LAN Settings FF4: Tools-\>Options-\>Advanced-\>Network-\>Connection "Settings" Chrome: Not a fan. Google the settings. Opera: Fan, but don't have etc. Has anyone tried appending a useless parameter on the URL (e.g. "?nocache=42"), like back in the good ol' days? Thankfully my employer values me and (a few of) my opinions and has purchased Toad licenses for me and my devs. Rich -- [TeamT] Disclaimer: Geeks use Toad. Let's see if I get a C'n'D order from Best Buy. ---
**Author:** ![NormTeamT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/normteamt/32/53_2.png) [@NormTeamT](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/NormTeamT)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2011, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/23 "2011-06-22T08:59:40Z")
Rich, > > Has anyone tried appending a useless parameter on the URL (e.g. > > "?nocache=42"), like back in the good ol' days? > > Mark has been using a utility I wrote (with help from google!) to append > > a randomly generated parameter to the end of the download link on > > [http://toadfororacle.com/beta.jspa](http://toadfororacle.com/beta.jspa) for a while. It "just" works. Have a > > look at the source for the page and feel free to "steal" my code. The new download site has apop-up "poll" which has to be submitted before you get to the download link. It seems that the poll can't be "hacked" to add in my code. So, it looks like it's not possible to add on a useless parameter. Cheers, Norm. [TeamT] Information in this message may be confidential and may be legally privileged. If you have received this message by mistake, please notify the sender immediately, delete it and do not copy it to anyone else. We have checked this email and its attachments for viruses. But you should still check any attachment before opening it. We may have to make this message and any reply to it public if asked to under the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act or for litigation. Email messages and attachments sent to or from any Environment Agency address may also be accessed by someone other than the sender or recipient, for business purposes. If we have sent you information and you wish to use it please read our terms and conditions which you can get by calling us on 08708 506 506. Find out more about the Environment Agency at [www.environment-agency.gov.uk](http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk) ---
**Author:** ![Guest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@Guest](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Guest)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/24 "2011-06-22T13:56:30Z")
wow, you even spelled ‘attitude’ right … aaah, you copied it from the other poster … ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Lerch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/mark_lerch/32/33_2.png) [@Mark\_Lerch](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Mark_Lerch)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/25 "2011-06-22T14:37:09Z")
This member has been removed from the Quest communities. If you join up for the express purpose of going off on other users or the development team, you’ll be removed in the hopes that you’ll learn more civil behavior. In the animal world, chimpanzees do the same thing. If one chimp acts out against the others, they ban him from group activities until he learns some humility, and comes back to the group, maybe picks a bug or two from their fur, then is welcomed back into the community. ---
**Author:** ![UserK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/bcef8e/32.png) [@UserK](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/UserK)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/26 "2011-06-24T13:55:17Z")
Hi, I’m having this problem today when I re-installed the freeware, never had issue in the past. I then found this thread on the forum. I’ve cleared my cache but have trouble to download the update. I received this error message when download update. Toad has encountered an unexpected error. Detail: Toad cannot access necessary installation files. Can someone help me with this please? Based on what I’ve read so far, I need to download the update and rename the toadfreeware.exe to toad.exe to fix the expired issue. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Lerch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/mark_lerch/32/33_2.png) [@Mark\_Lerch](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Mark_Lerch)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/27 "2011-06-24T13:55:17Z")
1. Go here: [http://toadworld.com/Freeware/ToadforOracleFreeware/tabid/558/Default.aspx](http://toadworld.com/Freeware/ToadforOracleFreeware/tabid/558/Default.aspx) 1. Click the second button which says "Download Update": 2. This downloads the Toad executable, which is named "ToadFreeware.exe." 3. Copy ToadFreeware.exe into your Toad Freeware installation directory, for example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle 10.6 Freeware 1. Rename ToadFreeware.exe to Toad.exe. ![image001.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/quest/original/2X/0/0655f1985e8de9b5069eef422317c1315f055d02.png) ---
**Author:** ![UserK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/bcef8e/32.png) [@UserK](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/UserK)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/28 "2011-06-24T14:47:58Z")
Copy and paste the link to brower and click on the download update still received the same error message. I’m stuck on step 2. Any idea why I’m getthing this message and how to get around it? Thanks. Toad has encountered an unexpected error. Detail: Toad cannot access necessary installation files…. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Lerch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/mark_lerch/32/33_2.png) [@Mark\_Lerch](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Mark_Lerch)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/29 "2011-06-24T14:47:58Z")
> and click on the download update still received the same error message You click the download update and receive and installer error message? I don't understand. Here are the steps. This assumes you already have an existing Freeware installation: ![image001.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/quest/original/2X/3/3f79f941cd0ddfd8e30accfab8019c414deddbdf.png) ---
**Author:** ![UserK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/bcef8e/32.png) [@UserK](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/UserK)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2011, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/30 "2011-06-24T15:15:35Z")
Yes, I already have the freeware installed and it is on directory you mentioned. I’ve been using it for couple years and so grateful to have it. I don’t see what I’m doing wrong but I’ll check with couple IT guys in my company and see if they can follow your instruction better and I will let you know. thanks for the help. ---
**Author:** ![atsfreeware](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@atsfreeware](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/atsfreeware)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2011, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/31 "2011-06-26T04:04:50Z")
The software keep expiring as soon as you launch after install… And yes, the cache was completely cleared… When will this freeware be there? If no, say so! ---
**Author:** ![NormTeamT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/normteamt/32/53_2.png) [@NormTeamT](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/NormTeamT)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2011, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/32 "2011-06-26T06:53:24Z")
> The software keep expiring as soon as you launch after install.. And > yes, the cache was completely cleared.. > Please check that you have follwoed the follwoing instructions: 1. Click on the update button. 2. Save the file in your Toad For Oracle Freeware folder. 3. DELETE the file named TOAD.EXE - it has expired. 4. RENAME the file named TOADFREEWARE.EXE to TOAD.EXE. 5. Enjoy! > When will this freeware be there? If no, say so! > The freeware is there, it has not expired. Your shortcuts all point at > toad.exe which _has_ expired. The freeware is not called > ToadFreeWare.exe. You need to rename it, or edit your shortcuts. Have fun. Cheers, Norm. [TeamTOnASunday] ---
**Author:** ![NormTeamT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/normteamt/32/53_2.png) [@NormTeamT](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/NormTeamT)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2011, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/33 "2011-06-26T07:05:51Z")
I cannot type to save my life! You'd think after 25 plus years in IT, I'd be able to type without looking at the keyboard? Not me! On 26/06/11 12:53, Norman Dunbar wrote: > The freeware is not called ToadFreeWare.exe. Oh yes it is. For "not" read "now" - sorry. -- Cheers, Norm. [TeamCantType] ---
**Author:** ![exhausted](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90db22/32.png) [@exhausted](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/exhausted)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/34 "2011-06-26T13:18:35Z")
OK, this is my first time installing the product today, and I finally got it to work, though it was very frustrating and totally unclear - but I will post for other’s benefit. If you are installing for the first time, download the ToadforOracle106SetupFreeware.exe file (or the MSI, it really doesn’t matter), and run the installer. You will notice after installation. that if you try and run the software that it instantly fails with the expired message. You then need to download the “Upgrade”, which is just a single file named “ToadFreeware.exe”. It may seem confusing that you need to upgrade to the same version you just downloaded, but go with it. After downloading the file named “ToadFreeware.exe”, place it in you installation folder (i.e. Quest Software\Toad for Oracle 10.6 Freeware). Then, just run the “ToadFreeware.exe” instead of the normal Toad.exe program. If you want to run via shortcut, you’ll just need to change your shortcuts to this link. ---
**Author:** ![Bert\_Scalzo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/bert_scalzo/32/274_2.png) [@Bert\_Scalzo](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Bert_Scalzo)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2011, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/35 "2011-06-26T15:19:01Z")
Just a heads up – this is all documented on the download web page – under FAQ when having problems with install – which takes you to: [http://asktoad.com/DWiki/doku.php/howto\_install\_and\_update\_freetoad](http://asktoad.com/DWiki/doku.php/howto_install_and_update_freetoad) ---
**Author:** ![lkayser\_125](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/aeb1de/32.png) [@lkayser\_125](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/lkayser_125)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/36 "2011-06-27T11:58:08Z")
I too am experiencing this same problem. I have exercised all of the suggested fixes and workl-arounds and I have deleted and re-install from scratch on several occasions including removal from the registry. all to no available. Additional suggestions are welcome. ---
**Author:** ![GTDG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/quest/user_avatar/forums.toadworld.com/gtdg/32/140_2.png) [@GTDG](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/GTDG)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/37 "2011-06-27T11:58:08Z")
1. Go here: [http://toadworld.com/Freeware/ToadforOracleFreeware/tabid/558/Default.aspx](http://toadworld.com/Freeware/ToadforOracleFreeware/tabid/558/Default.aspx) 1. Click the second button which says "Download Update": 2. This downloads the Toad executable, which is named "ToadFreeware.exe." 3. Copy ToadFreeware.exe into your Toad Freeware installation directory, for example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle 10.6 Freeware 1. Rename ToadFreeware.exe to Toad.exe. ![image001.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/quest/original/2X/0/0655f1985e8de9b5069eef422317c1315f055d02.png) ---
**Author:** ![cmloveknology.net](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8dc957/32.png) [@cmloveknology.net](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/cmloveknology.net)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/38 "2011-06-27T12:48:30Z")
Today is June 27th, 2011 and the TOAD Freeware download is NOT working. I have to reset my system clock to run TOAD Freeware. Please fix it!! Somebody? ---
**Author:** ![Guest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@Guest](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Guest)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/39 "2011-06-27T13:54:11Z")
Hi Monty Love, > Message from: [cmlove@knology.net](mailto:cmlove@knology.net) > > Today is June 27th, 2011 and the TOAD Freeware download is NOT > working. I have to reset my system clock to run TOAD Freeware. > > Please fix it!! Somebody? 1. Have you read the rest of this thread? If you had, then you would see that there is nothing for anyone to fix for you to get the Freeware edition of Toad to work without resorting to a system clock setting. 2. Have you followed the download/install procedure? 3. Please show your results for each step of the download/install procedure. Be clear and concise. We should be able to be of more assistance then. GL! Rich -- [TeamT] Disclaimer: [How To Ask Questions The Smart Way](http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html) ---
**Author:** ![Guest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@Guest](https://forums.toadworld.com/u/Guest)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518/40 "2011-06-27T14:37:38Z")
Bert, The wikipedia does not have the link to download the toad free version. can you please provide me that ? Thanks, Harish Oracle Support (AR) On 6/26/2011 4:19 PM, Bert Scalzo wrote: Just a heads up – this is all documented on the download web page – under FAQ when having problems with install – which takes you to: [http://asktoad.com/DWiki/doku.php/howto\_install\_and\_update\_freetoad](http://asktoad.com/DWiki/doku.php/howto_install_and_update_freetoad) [Previous page](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-freeware-expired/10518.md?page=3)