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To install an older AccountRight version

To download older AccountRight versions, visit our downloads page ( Australia | New Zealand ).  

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The latest AccountRight version is 2019.2.1 (the 2019 compliance release), 2023.10 which was released in June 2019. See whatNovember 2023. What's new in this version or learn about all the recent releases on the AccountRight Blog. If you're not sure if you're using the latest version, check here.

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AccountRight 2019.2 - things you should know

Since the release of the of AccountRight 2019.2, we've been made aware of a few things that are not working as they used to in the previous versions. Find out more.

 

Looking for an older version? See our software downloads page.

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Upgrading from a classic AccountRight version (v19 or earlier)? Learn how to upgrade to the new AccountRight .

You need an AccountRight subscription to use the latest version of AccountRight. If your business has a subscription, then anyone you invite to work on your company file can also install and use the latest version

the latest version?

All AccountRight updates are installed automatically, but you must restart AccountRight to complete the update.

Seeing this message?

If you see this message (even after restarting AccountRight), there's something that's stopping the auto-update, like a firewall or anti-virus software. Instead, you'll need to manually install the update.

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Or this message?

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To open an online company file, you must be using the latest AccountRight version.

The above message means there's a new AccountRight version waiting for you to install. Just click Update now to restart AccountRight to complete the installation. You can then open online company files in the latest version.

Or, click Update Later to open a different (offline) company file.

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Manually installing the latest version

If you work online or have received a message that AccountRight needs updating, follow the instructions below to install the PC Edition.

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To install the latest version of the AccountRight PC Edition or Server Edition, follow these instructions. If you're installing for the first time, find out which edition you should install. If you're updating, find out which edition you're currently using.

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Install the PC Edition

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Use Google Chrome to download the installation file (download Chrome here). We've seen cases where other browsers, like Internet Explorer, can remove the '.exe' file extension of downloaded files. What browser am I currently using?

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    Right-click the Download button below and choose Save link as or Save target as and save the

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  2. Close all programs, including AccountRight.

  3. Double-click the downloaded installer file to start the installation.

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    Receiving a message to Uninstall or Modify AccountRight? This means you've already installed the latest version. Click Close to close the message and proceed to step 3.

  4. When you're done, you can delete the installation file (right-mouse-click > Delete).
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  5. After installing, you can start AccountRight using the AccountRight icon on your desktop:
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  6. Open your company file. If prompted to upgrade the file, click Upgrade.

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    A new desktop shortcut will only appear Slow AccountRight download or installation issues? Download speeds and installation can be affected by your internet connection, antivirus or firewall software or if you're updating from v2019.1 or earlier.

  7. Once you've installed AccountRight, upgrade your file to work with it.
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To install AccountRight Server Edition

Not sure which edition to install? See Which AccountRight installation should I choose?  

  • If you work offline and share your file on a local nextwork, see the Server Edition instructions.
  • If you have a terminal server or roaming profile network setup, see the MSI installer instructions.
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Click the Download button below to install the latest version of Server Edition (AccountRight subscription is required) . Once you've saved the installer to your computer, double-click it to install the new AccountRight version
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Having trouble downloading or installing AccountRight? Some antivirus software can interrupt software downloads and installation. Try temporarily disabling your antivirus software and enable it again after installing. For more information, see Installation troubleshooting.

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To update using the MSI installer

If you have a terminal server, or roaming profile network setup, you can choose to administer AccountRight using the MSI installer. More information about this option is available from the AccountRight MSI installation instructions.

Click the Download button below to install the latest version using the MSI installer (AccountRight subscription is required).

If you're using AccountRight Server Edition 2022.3 or earlier (with the white AR desktop icon like the one shown), you first need to uninstall AccountRight before installing the latest Server Edition.

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To learn about setting up an AccountRight network, see Set up a network.

  1. Right-click the Download button below and choose Save link as or Save target as and save the installer file to your desktop.

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For information on updating your network, see Updating an AccountRight network
  1. Close all programs.

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If you work on a company file on more than one computer, ensure you install updates on each computer before upgrading your company file.

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  • Open AccountRight by double-clicking the AccountRight 2019.2 desktop shortcut (note that the shortcut for the 2019.2.1 compliance release will show 2019.2):
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  • Follow the usual steps you do to open your file.
  • If prompted, click Yes, Upgrade to 2019.2.
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    Depending on your file size, it can take a few minutes for the upgrade to complete. While the upgrade is in process, Upgrading will appear next to the file in the Library Browser window. When the upgrade is complete, Upgrading disappears and the version of the file number is updated:
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    There's a number of ways you can check if you've already installed the latest AccountRight.

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    Go to Help > About MYOB AccountRight
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    If you've installed the latest update but your version is different to what's shown above, or you're still getting an update message, it's likely you're opening your previous version. Look for the 2019.2 shortcut on your desktop.

    Keep AccountRight up to date

    When an update is released, you’ll be prompted to update when you open your company file. You'll also see the Update now reminder in your command centre.

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    While you can't dismiss this reminder, you can keep working and click Update now when it's convenient. However, if you work online and don’t update for a while, you might be unable open your company file as your version is no longer supported online. In this case, you’ll need to update AccountRight to open your file. We email the primary contact for your AccountRight subscription 1-2 weeks before we end online support for a version, so keep an eye out (or just get in early!)
    1. Double-click the downloaded installer file to start the installation.

    2. Follow the prompts to install it. After installing, you'll see a new AccountRight Server Edition icon on your desktop:
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      As this installation will be used for automatic updates, you'll no longer see a new Server Edition icon after each release.

      You'll also see the AccountRight Server Edition icon in the Windows Start menu and the Windows System Tray:
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      When an update to AccountRight Server Edition is available, you'll receive a notification in the Windows System Tray. You'll need to restart AccountRight Server Edition to complete the update.

      Upgrade the company file

    3. On the server, open each company file you use.

    4. If prompted to upgrade, click Yes.
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      For further information about networks and troubleshooting, see Updating an AccountRight network

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    To update using the MSI installer

    If you need to deploy AccountRight using a group policy, you'll need to administer AccountRight using the MSI installer. For all the details see the AccountRight MSI installation instructions.

    To download the AccountRight MSI installer, visit our downloads page.

    Need a helping hand?

    Try our Installation troubleshooting guide or get help with two-factor authentication issues. Of course, you can also contact us and we'll be happy to help.

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    How do I check my current AccountRight version?

    To check your current AccountRight version, open your company file, go to the Help menu and choose About MYOB AccountRight.

    You can also check your AccountRight desktop icon to help work out what you're using.

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    Nice - you're using the latest AccountRight PC Edition and you'll receive automatic updates with every release! When an update's available, you'll be prompted to restart AccountRight – and you're done.

    When you open your company file after an update, the company file will be upgraded to work with that version.

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    The "SE" means you have the latest AccountRight Server Edition installed and you'll receive automatic updates with every release! When an update's available, you'll be prompted to restart your server – and you're done. You'll use this version if your company file is accessed by other computers in a local network. Only the server computer in the network will need the Server Edition installed – you can install AccountRight PC Edition on your workstations. Learn about Setting up a network and Updating an AccountRight network

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    You're using either an older AccountRight PC Edition (version 2020.4 or earlier) or Server Edition (version 2022.3 or earlier), or you've installed AccountRight via the MSI installer.

    See above to download the latest version.

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    How does AccountRight update automatically?

    Both AccountRight PC Edition and Server Edition will check for available updates, download them and update you to the latest version automatically. If you're working in a network, both Server Edition and PC Edition will update automatically to ensure that all machines are running the same version.

    When prompted, just restart to complete the update.

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    If

    the Update now reminder isn't showing, see above for instructions on how to update. Or if clicking Update now doesn't work, see Installation troubleshooting.

     

    Need a helping hand?

    Try our Installation troubleshooting guide, or contact us and we'll be happy to help (in Australia call 1300 555 123 or New Zealand 0508 328 283).

    your company file is online, you must be using the latest AccountRight version – so always update when prompted.

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    Where can I download an older AccountRight version?

    You can download older AccountRight versions from myob.com/downloads

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