How do I set up multiple instances of LinkFixer Advanced
on multiple machines?
Modified on: Fri, 6 Mar, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Running multiple instances of LinkFixer Advanced can dramatically reduce the total time required to complete your project.
Before proceeding, verify that your license allows multiple instances of LinkFixer Advanced to run simultaneously at your site. Customers with an Organization License or Site License should be able to install and run multiple instances.
For example, running four instances of LinkFixer Advanced on 1TB of data can complete the job faster than running a single instance.
Setup Instructions
Follow the steps below to configure multiple instances of LinkFixer Advanced:
1. Prepare Multiple Machines
Set up several virtual or physical Windows machines that will run LinkFixer Advanced.
2. Install and License the Software
Install LinkFixer Advanced on each machine and complete the licensing process.
3. Create a SQL Server Database
Ensure that every instance of LinkFixer Advanced is connected to the same SQL Server database.
To configure this:
1. Open the menu (☰ / Main Menu)
2. Navigate to Settings → Database
3. Select Change Settings
4. Configure the database connection to point to the shared SQL Server database.
5. Divide the Data Set
Assign different segments of your data set to each instance of LinkFixer Advanced.
6. Run the Process Simultaneously
Start the same LinkFixer Advanced process on all machines at the same time.