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| If any of these apply, you need to update: - You can see the Update now button when you open AccountRight
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- You try to open AccountRight and receive this message:
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From AccountRight 2021.1 onwards, AccountRight will check for available updates, download them and update you to the latest version automatically. All you need to do is restart AccountRight when prompted. For more information, see Getting the latest version . |
What's the latest version?
If you're already using the latest version (2023.10 released in November 2023) there's nothing else you need to do. You can check your current version by opening your AccountRight company file, going to the Help menu and choosing About MYOB AccountRight.
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Seeing this message? You must update to keep working
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As updates are released, older versions are decommissioned and no longer work online. If you're using an older version and your file's online, you must update to the latest AccountRight version to keep working.
If you're seeing the message above, click the Get the latest version button to download the update, or see Download and install the update, below.
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* All dates are indicative only and subject to change.
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Shut down AccountRight when you're not using it. If you leave AccountRight open all the time, you may miss out on automatic updates. |
Download and install the update If you have a current AccountRight subscription and you're using the latest AccountRight PC Edition or Server Edition, your updates will download and install automatically.
If you're using an older version that doesn't update automatically, you can download the latest version
:Installer | Download this if you | . Just right-click the Download button and choose Save link as or Save target as to save the file to your Desktop.
AccountRight Server Edition | Store Need a simple installation
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- Double-click the downloaded file. In the installation window that appears, follow the on-screen instructions.
- After the installation is complete, open
AccountRight 2018, and when the Welcome window appears, click Upgrade a company file.Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade your - the latest version of AccountRight using the new shortcut that's been added to your Desktop.
Open each company file you use. If prompted to upgrade, click Yes. - Finally, delete the installation file. Now you're up to date.
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| How to upgrade your file to work with the latest version- After downloading and installing AccountRight, open AccountRight by double-clicking the AccountRight desktop shortcut.
- Follow the usual steps you do to open your file.
- When prompted, click Yes, upgrade to.... If you still have the previous AccountRight version installed, you'll also have the option to open the file in that version instead.
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Updating AccountRight on multiple computers
If you work on a company file on more than one computer (e.g. at home and at the office) , you should install the AccountRight update and those computers are using the latest AccountRight version, updates will download and install automatically on each computer before upgrading your company file.
If you're using AccountRight on a network, learn Learn how to update your networked computers.network.
Keeping AccountRight up to date
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From AccountRight 2021.1 onwards, AccountRight will check for available updates, download them and update you to the latest version automatically. For more information, see Getting the latest version. |
Updating from within your software is the easiest way to keep it up to date. When you open your company file, AccountRight will check for any updates you're entitled to. If one is available, youit'll be prompted to download and install it.
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Click Update now and follow the onscreen instructions to install the update.
Installation quick fixes
We've found the following things fix a lot of common install issues:
If clicking Update now in AccountRight isn't working, the latest version might already be installed—look for the 2018.1 desktop shortcut:
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If 2018.1 is not installed follow the steps below:
- Download the latest AccountRight version (subscription required):
- download PC Edition | download Sever Edition
- Right-click the downloaded file and choose Run as administrator.
- Install Windows updates. Install all Important updates, and any Optional updates for .NET Framework.
Try temporarily disabling the antivirus or firewall program on your computer then try the update again. Most programs like this can be temporarily disabled by right-clicking the program icon (near the clock in your Windows taskbar) and choosing the Disable option. See your antivirus or firewall program help for instructions.
After AccountRight has installed, turn these programs on again.
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You'll then be prompted to restart AccountRight to complete the update. You can also look at the release notes to see what's been updated.
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After installing, why is the AccountRight icon opening my previous AccountRight version?If you still have a previous AccountRight version on your computer, make sure you're using the correct shortcut icon to open the latest version. The desktop icon is labelled according to the version it will open. Image Removed To avoid any confusion, uninstall any previous versions you no longer require. | UI Text Box |
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Why am I being asked to Modify or Uninstall?If you're asked to Modify or Uninstall this means you have already installed the latest version of the software. Click Close on this message and access the software from your desktop or start menu.  Image Removed
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I just updated - why am I being asked to update again?Make There's a couple of reasons this can happen. - First, make sure you're opening the
new - latest version of AccountRight that you've just installed. Look for the new AccountRight icon on your desktop and in the Windows Start menu. To avoid any confusion, uninstall any previous versions you no longer require.
- Secondly, if you have more than one AccountRight company file under the same serial number, you'll need to update each company file to the latest AccountRight version. If you only update one company file, the Update now button will remain showing in each of your company files.
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