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== Upgrades and Updates==  
 
== 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].
  
'''Prices below are for pre-ordering MC22 at a discount.'''
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'''HERE'S HOW to UPGRADE'''
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[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,137399.0.html Instructions on the forum]
  
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'''DESCRIPTION'''
 
There are several ways to improve your MC experience:
 
There are several ways to improve your MC experience:
  
* '''If you own Media Center 21''', it is free to update to the latest build of MC21 by downloading and installingThis can be done automatically by selecting an update channel under Help.
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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 versionFor example, an MC32 license also works with MC31.0.87.
  
* '''If you own MC21 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 for $22.98.
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* '''Minor updates are free.  If you own Media Center 30 (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.
  
* '''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.
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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'sYou can use any license to purchase for another OS at an upgrade price.  Mac for Linux, for instance.
  
== Media Center 22 Upgrades ==
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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.
  
[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC22_for_Windows Upgrade to MC22 for Windows]
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== Media Center 32 Upgrades ==
  
[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC22_for_Mac Upgrade to MC22 for Mac]
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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 MC31.0.87 and higher) or with MC32.
  
[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC22_Master_License Upgrade to an MC22 Master License] (works on Linux, Mac, and Windows)
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== Installation ==
  
An MC22 license will work with MC21 now or MC22 when available.
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Download, install, then license if necessary.
  
== For More Help ==
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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.
[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=98668.msg682403 Upgrade Help]
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== Data Migration ==
  
If you have questions, please post on [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=90664.0 Interact].
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- Run the download file first, in order to install MC.
  
[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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- 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]
  
[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Restoring_a_License Restoring a License]
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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)
  
[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=90654.0 Problems and Questions] thread on Interact
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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
  
[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 mode makes no difference
  
[https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore.cgi Restore Page]
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- If multiple old versions of MC exist, it will use the newest
  
[https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore_email.cgi?displayemail=1 Retrieve Your Licenses]
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- File Associations should be updated in the installation process, just like a fresh install
  
[http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_Questions Unsubscribe]
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== For More Help ==
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[https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,137399.0.html Upgrade Help] for step by step instructions.
  
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]]
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[[Upgrade Links]] for license retrieval, installation, and other related information.
  
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[[Old Versions]] are available for download.
  
 
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]
 
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]

Latest revision as of 22:11, 24 February 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 MC32 license also works with MC31.0.87.
  • Minor updates are free. If you own Media Center 30 (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 32 Upgrades

MC is available on the JRiver Download Page. The MC32 license you receive will work with MC31.0.87 and higher) or with MC32.

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.