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== Upgrades and Updates== |
== Upgrades and Updates== |
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'''Important''' There are |
'''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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'''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''' |
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There are several ways to improve your MC experience: |
There are several ways to improve your MC experience: |
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* '''If you own Media Center |
* '''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 MC32 license also works with MC31.0.87. |
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* '''If you own Media Center |
* '''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. |
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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 for |
* '''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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* '''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. |
* '''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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== Media Center |
== Media Center 32 Upgrades == |
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These licenses work with MC22.0.88 or higher and will work with MC23 when it becomes available (later this summer). All licenses are now version 23. |
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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. |
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[https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC23_for_Windows Upgrade to MC22 for Windows] $15.98 through May 7, 2017. |
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== Installation == |
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Download, install, then license if necessary. |
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[https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC23_Master_License Upgrade to an MC22 Master License] (works on Linux, Mac, and Windows) $22.98. |
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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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An MC23 license will work with MC22 (22.0.88 or higher) or with MC23 (early builds available in the summer of 2017). |
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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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== For More Help == |
== For More Help == |
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Please visit [[ Upgrade Links]]. |
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[[Upgrade Links]] for license retrieval, installation, and other related information. |
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[[Old Versions]] are available for download. |
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[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] |
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 25 February 2024
Upgrades and Updates[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
Upgrade Help for step by step instructions.
Upgrade Links for license retrieval, installation, and other related information.
Old Versions are available for download.