Crystal Report Server 2008 Import Issues - Missing report schedules/history

Hello all,
I have recently on a test machine installed Crystal Report Server 2008 V0. I then created several test reports and put them on the server and created schedules and a history for each one.
Once this was done I exported the information into a BIAR file. Uninstalled CR Server 2008 V0 and installed CR Server 2008 V1 SP3.
I then imported this BIAR file. After the import my reports are there, but all schedules and history are lost? Is there a way around this? How can I ensure all schedules are brought over in the import?
Please note I followed this workflow: http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/index?rid=/library/uuid/5048d962-8fa6-2c10-e2ae-d32b3562cb9c
Comments on it seem to indicate this is a common issue.
Thanks!
Edited by: Rick J on Jan 5, 2012 9:59 PM

Good day Philippe,
You have been able to solve my issue, thank you! In following the instructions I didn't notice the "Import all instances" tick box, I simply assumed hitting select all would work and glazed right over it. So this was certainly user error on my part.
Thank you so much for the information!
- Rick

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