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More => Old Versions => JRiver Media Center 18 for Windows => Topic started by: ksteele36 on December 16, 2012, 03:40:03 am

Title: Upgrading License?
Post by: ksteele36 on December 16, 2012, 03:40:03 am: My laptop died and I mistakenly installed MC18 and of course found out later that my license is for an older version. I REALLY like your software and want to stay current... but can't quite remember the rules here... I thought my license included/covered updates to new versions ... but now questioning this? So, my question is 1. do I need to uninstall the MC18 and reinstall with MC16 to activate my license - I'm assuming yes. and 2. To get the current version or keep my existing install - do I need to repurchase the license?
Thanks for providing this EXCELLENT software BTW - I really appreciate all the programming and options provided, GREAT JOB!

best regards, "K"
Title: Re: Upgrading License?
Post by: JimH on December 16, 2012, 07:15:40 am: You just need to install the version that matches your license. More here:
http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Restoring_a_License

Thanks for the kind words.
Title: Re: Upgrading License?
Post by: ksteele36 on December 16, 2012, 10:47:18 am: Hi Jim. thanks for the quick response.
Ok, no problem - I can install MC16... but I really like MC18 on this new PC... I just don't understand the license and I have scoured your website and forum looking for the answer - but no luck. From above:
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2. To get the current version (or keep my existing install) - do I need to repurchase the license?
or does my license cover updating to the current version once installed?
I apologize if I didn't make it clear the first time round....

best regards, "K"
Title: Re: Upgrading License?
Post by: Hendrik on December 16, 2012, 11:09:35 am: The license usually only covers the version you purchased it for, with one small exception - if you purchase a license shortly before a new version gets released, you get a free upgrade to the new version.
Considering you say you have a MC16 license, you will need to buy a upgrade to MC18.
Title: Re: Upgrading License?
Post by: glynor on December 16, 2012, 11:57:39 am: Quote from: nevcairiel on December 16, 2012, 11:09:35 am
The license usually only covers the version you purchased it for, with one small exception - if you purchase a license shortly before a new version gets released, you get a free upgrade to the new version.
Considering you say you have a MC16 license, you will need to buy a upgrade to MC18.

This is true, with one minor quibble...

The license covers upgrades to any new minor versions (the daily/weekly builds). They don't cover free upgrades to future major versions (with that one exception for if you buy the license just as the "switchover" is happening).

Generally, a new major version (MC16->17->18) comes out once a year.
Title: Re: Upgrading License?
Post by: ksteele36 on December 16, 2012, 12:02:07 pm: Got it - thanks again for the quick replies and excellent software!
Title: Re: Upgrading License?
Post by: JimH on December 16, 2012, 12:17:49 pm: It isn't free, but you can upgrade for a reduced cost:
http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC18
Title: Re: Upgrading License?
Post by: ksteele36 on December 16, 2012, 12:45:17 pm: Lol - I just uninstalled MC18 when I got this message (just my luck) :P - - Thanks again, just made the purchase!