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[MSchott]

My Windows computer has died and I'm thinking about replacing it with a Mac. Two questions:

1) Will my Windows music FLAC files work on a Mac, and
2) If I download JRiver onto the Mac, will my account transfer over or do I need to buy the Mac version? I am running an older version of JRiver, I think it's Media Center 21.

[JimH]

1. Yes.

2.  No, but you can purchase it as an upgrade. Or you can purchase a Master License.

[MSchott]

Thank you Jim.

[blgentry]

I've been using the Mac version of MC since version 20.  I'm mostly quite happy with it.  Coming from Windows, you will notice some differences.  You should read the first post in this thread, which describes most of those differences:

https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,97363.0.html

...and of course a Mac is a Mac and not a Windows box.  Things are different on a Mac.  Mostly in a positive way.  You have to expect that going in if you want to have a good experience.  Many very experienced Windows users get very put off by the Mac because it works differently.  It's a different operating system from an entirely different company and philosophy.  So it's going to be different.  But mostly in a good way in my opinion.

Good luck.

Brian.

[MSchott]

I've been using the Mac version of MC since version 20.  I'm mostly quite happy with it.  Coming from Windows, you will notice some differences.  You should read the first post in this thread, which describes most of those differences:

https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,97363.0.html

...and of course a Mac is a Mac and not a Windows box.  Things are different on a Mac.  Mostly in a positive way.  You have to expect that going in if you want to have a good experience.  Many very experienced Windows users get very put off by the Mac because it works differently.  It's a different operating system from an entirely different company and philosophy.  So it's going to be different.  But mostly in a good way in my opinion.

Good luck.

Brian.

Thank you. I've worked with Mac's in the past which is the reason I'm leaning in that direction. I'm willing to spend more for the quality and user interface.

[blgentry]

Good deal; you already know what to expect from the platform itself then.

As far as MC goes, the differences aren't dramatic, but you should definitely read over them.  Some of them might surprise you like visualizations for example.  There are no visualizations in MC for Mac.

Brian.

[MSchott]

Good deal; you already know what to expect from the platform itself then.

As far as MC goes, the differences aren't dramatic, but you should definitely read over them.  Some of them might surprise you like visualizations for example.  There are no visualizations in MC for Mac.

Brian.

Thank you. My usage of MC is pretty basic. At this time it's only used as a server for music, no video or anything else. It connects wirelessly to my Oppo Sonica DAC which is run by a remote on my iPhone. The server itself is in a different room than my hifi.

[MSchott]

1. Yes.

2.  No, but you can purchase it as an upgrade. Or you can purchase a Master License.

Hi Jim.

I have JRiver installed on my new Mac but the trial period has ended and it's prompting me either to restore, purchase or extend the trial. I want to buy the upgrade for Mac but the code I was sent by email only works for a Windows computer. What should I do short of buying a new license.

[JimH]

You can use the Windows license to purchase as an upgrade.  Here's how:
https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,114521.0.html

[MSchott]

You can use the Windows license to purchase as an upgrade.  Here's how:
https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,114521.0.html

I must be doing something wrong. When I enter the registration code I received via email it says it's for a different product. It was originally MC21 for Windows and now I have MC24 for Mac. Do I have to go back to 21 for Mac to start this process?

[JimH]

You probably need to install MC24.  The link at the bottom of the e-mail should help.

[MSchott]

You probably need to install MC24.  The link at the bottom of the e-mail should help.

Thanks Jim but I already have downloaded MC24 on the Mac.

[JimH]

Did you install it?

[MSchott]

Did you install it?

Before my trial period ran out it was running MC24. I had installed it. Now when I go to open Media Center 24 I get a window offering 3 options: Purchase, Extend trial and Restore License. What do I do next?

[JimH]

Before my trial period ran out it was running MC24. I had installed it. Now when I go to open Media Center 24 I get a window offering 3 options: Purchase, Extend trial and Restore License. What do I do next?

Restore your MC24 license.  Here's how:
https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Restoring_a_License

[MSchott]

Jim, this is not working. I went to the restore page and when I paste my registration code it tells me this is for a different product. No matter what I do the same thing happens.

[JimH]

Try running MC24.  When it comes up, you can restore your license.

[MSchott]

Try running MC24.  When it comes up, you can restore your license.

I'm sorry but that does not work. I open 24 and it gives me the typical options so I hit restore. I paste the registration code and I get the same message: Your license files is for a different product.

[JimH]

Are you entering a Master License code?

Are you certain you're running MC24?  The error message is correct.

[MSchott]

Are you entering a Master License code?

Are you certain you're running MC24?  The error message is correct.

I’m entering the code that was sent to me on the buy-button email. I'm definitely running MC24.

[JimH]

I just checked and I don't find an MC24 license with your e-mail address (from the forum) or with your name.  Only an MC22 license for Windows.

Please send me your details and I'll check further.  I'm jimh at jriver.