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== Upgrades and Updates== |
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'''Important''' There are discounted prices on upgrades to the new version of JRiver Media Center. You can [https://www.jriver.com/download.html download a trial version]. |
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[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_Master_License Upgrade to Master License] |
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'''HERE'S HOW to UPGRADE''' |
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[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC20 Upgrade to MC20] |
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'''DESCRIPTION''' |
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[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC20_for_Mac Upgrade to MC20 for Mac] |
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There are several ways to improve your MC experience: |
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* '''If you already own a Media Center license for the most recent version''', just [https://www.jriver.com/download.html download] and install the latest, then restore your license if necessary. The version of the license and the program should be the same, but a new license may also work with the last build of the previous version. For example, an MC33 license also works with MC32.0.58 or higher. |
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* '''Minor updates are free. If you own Media Center 33 (for example)''', it is free to update to the latest build of that version by downloading and installing. This can be done automatically by selecting an [https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Getting_the_Latest_Build update channel] under Help. |
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If you have any questions, please post on [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=83011.0 Interact]. |
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* '''If you own MC on Windows''' and would like to purchase a Mac or Linux version, you can upgrade to a [[Master License]] that works on all three OS's. You can use any license to purchase for another OS at an upgrade price. Mac for Linux, for instance. |
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[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=81980.0 Features] so far. More will be added during the development cycle (see Business Model below). |
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* '''If you own an earlier version of MC on any OS''', you can upgrade for that OS or upgrade to a Master License. MC can use your old data and settings. It can also restore a backup (and settings) from an earlier version. MC makes backups (as .zip files) automatically. |
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[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Restoring_a_License Restoring a License] |
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MC is available on the JRiver [https://jriver.com/download.html Download Page]. The MC32 license you receive will work with MC32.0.58 and higher) or with MC33. |
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[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=81987.0 JRiver's Business Model] explains how our development process works. |
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== Installation == |
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[https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore.cgi Restore Page] |
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Download, install, then license if necessary. |
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[https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore_email.cgi?displayemail=1 Retrieve Your Licenses] |
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Windows and Mac are on the [https://jriver.com/download.html Download Page]. Newer versions may be on the forum. Linux is on the Linux board. |
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[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_Questions Unsubscribe] |
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== Data Migration == |
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- Run the download file first, in order to install MC. |
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- During the installation, the installer will find your library (from MC20 or later automatically). Earlier versions require a manual restore of a library backup. Mac and Linux versions prior to MC32 require a manual restore of a backup from a previous version. Backup in your old version, and restore in the new one. MC makes automatic backups. [https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Library_Backup Backup and Restore] |
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- MC will only import the "Default Library", however it doesn't care if you renamed or moved it (MC can find it) |
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- Settings are stored on a per-user basis, so if you need to install using an entirely different user account (because yours isn't an Admin), migration won't find its things |
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- Installation mode makes no difference |
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- If multiple old versions of MC exist, it will use the newest |
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- File Associations should be updated in the installation process, just like a fresh install |
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[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,139179.0.html Upgrade Help] for step by step instructions. |
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[[Upgrade Links]] for license retrieval, installation, and other related information. |
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[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]] |
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[[Old Versions]] are available for download. |
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Latest revision as of 04:35, 1 October 2024
Upgrades and Updates
Important There are discounted prices on upgrades to the new version of JRiver Media Center. You can download a trial version.
HERE'S HOW to UPGRADE Instructions on the forum
DESCRIPTION There are several ways to improve your MC experience:
- If you already own a Media Center license for the most recent version, just download and install the latest, then restore your license if necessary. The version of the license and the program should be the same, but a new license may also work with the last build of the previous version. For example, an MC33 license also works with MC32.0.58 or higher.
- Minor updates are free. If you own Media Center 33 (for example), it is free to update to the latest build of that version by downloading and installing. This can be done automatically by selecting an update channel under Help.
- If you own MC on Windows and would like to purchase a Mac or Linux version, you can upgrade to a Master License that works on all three OS's. You can use any license to purchase for another OS at an upgrade price. Mac for Linux, for instance.
- If you own an earlier version of MC on any OS, you can upgrade for that OS or upgrade to a Master License. MC can use your old data and settings. It can also restore a backup (and settings) from an earlier version. MC makes backups (as .zip files) automatically.
Media Center 33 Upgrades
MC is available on the JRiver Download Page. The MC32 license you receive will work with MC32.0.58 and higher) or with MC33.
Installation
Download, install, then license if necessary.
Windows and Mac are on the Download Page. Newer versions may be on the forum. Linux is on the Linux board.
Data Migration
- Run the download file first, in order to install MC.
- During the installation, the installer will find your library (from MC20 or later automatically). Earlier versions require a manual restore of a library backup. Mac and Linux versions prior to MC32 require a manual restore of a backup from a previous version. Backup in your old version, and restore in the new one. MC makes automatic backups. Backup and Restore
- MC will only import the "Default Library", however it doesn't care if you renamed or moved it (MC can find it)
- Settings are stored on a per-user basis, so if you need to install using an entirely different user account (because yours isn't an Admin), migration won't find its things
- Installation mode makes no difference
- If multiple old versions of MC exist, it will use the newest
- File Associations should be updated in the installation process, just like a fresh install
For More Help
Upgrade Help for step by step instructions.
Upgrade Links for license retrieval, installation, and other related information.
Old Versions are available for download.