The latest AccountRight version is 2021.1 which was released in February 2021. See what's new in this version or learn about all the recent releases in the AccountRight Blog. You know you're using the latest AccountRight PC version if your desktop shortcut icon looks like this:
Anyone who owns AccountRight or has an AccountRight subscription is able to use the latest version. If your business has a subscription, then anyone you invite to work on your company file can also install and use the latest version. A subscription also enables you to access online services and receive tax table updates. Downloading AccountRight 2021.1If you receive a message that AccountRight needs updating, follow the in AccountRight that there's an update, click Update now and follow the prompts to download and install the update. Image Added Alternatively, you can follow the instructions below to install the PC Edition. The good news is that AccountRight 2021.1 comes with automatic updates, which means this is the last time you'll need to install PC Edition! UI Expand |
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To install the PC EditionRight-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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Close all programs, including AccountRight. Double-click the downloaded installer file to start the installation. UI Text Box |
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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 4. |
Repeat these steps to install the update on all computers that access your company file. - After installing, you can start AccountRight using the new AccountRight icon on your desktop. Note that this icon looks a bit different to the icon for previous releases.
- Open your company file. If prompted to upgrade the file, click Upgrade.
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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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| Instructions for other AccountRight editionsNot sure which edition to install? See Which AccountRight installation should I choose? - If you work offline and share your file on a local network, 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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| To install the Server EditionRight-click the Download button below and choose Save link as or Save target as and save the installer file to your desktop (AccountRight subscription is required). Close all programs, then double-click the downloaded file to install the new AccountRight version. Button |
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URL | https://download.myob.com/arl/Web/MYOB_AccountRight_Server.exe |
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| Updating an AccountRight network has changed. As a result of the release of automatic updates for AccountRight PC Edition, you now need to install Server Edition on all computers accessing a company file on a network. See Updating an AccountRight network. |
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| To update using the MSI installerIf 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. To download the AccountRight MSI installer, visit our downloads page. |
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To install an older AccountRight versionTo download older AccountRight versions, visit our downloads page. | Automatic updatesFrom AccountRight 2021.1 onwards, AccountRight will check for available updates, download them and update you to the latest version automatically. This means no more having to pick a time to stop your business using the software, downloading and installing the update and upgrading your file. When a new version is available, the next time you open AccountRight it will be on the latest version – just like that! UI Text Box |
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| Automatic updates are only available for the AccountRight PC Edition installer (which is the vast majority of users). If you’re using AccountRight Server Edition, automatic updates will be available for you later this year. Until then, you'll need to install Server Edition on all computers accessing a company file on a network. See Updating an AccountRight network. |
How automatic updates workOnce AccountRight 2021.1 is installed any future updates will download automatically in the background while AccountRight is being used. When you close AccountRight, you'll be asked to restart it to complete the update. If you're using an online file, doing this will trigger the file to be upgraded to the latest version if no one else is using it. If you want you can choose to restart AccountRight and upgrade your file later.
As this is a major change to the way you stay up to date with AccountRight, we've prepared some frequently asked questions below. UI Text Box |
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| 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. You'll see a message that guides you through updating when you try 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!). |
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| Why are we introducing automatic updates?Having to manually download and install AccountRight is not an easy, modern software experience. Removing manual installation makes it much easier for you to work with AccountRight. |
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| Who can get automatic updates?Automatic updates are available to anyone who owns AccountRight or has an AccountRight subscription and is using the PC installer of AccountRight (which is most AccountRight users), whether their company file is online or offline. Automatic updates for AccountRight Server Edition will be available later this year. |
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| I work on a network - do I get automatic updates?Not yet – automatic updates will be available for Server Edition later in 2021. As automatic updates are now available for PC Edition, this requires a change to the way your network is set up. All computers accessing a company file on a network must now use Server Edition – see Updating an AccountRight network. |
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| When will automatic updates be available?Automatic updates will be available for PC Edition installer users from AccountRight 2021.1 – scheduled for release in February 2021. We’ll release automatic updates for Server Edition users later in 2021. |
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| How do automatic updates work?Once AccountRight 2021.1 is installed any future updates will download automatically in the background while AccountRight is being used. When you close AccountRight, you'll be asked to restart AccountRight to complete the update. If you're using an online file, doing this will trigger the file to be upgraded to the latest version if no one else is using it. If you want you can choose to restart AccountRight and upgrade your file later. |
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| I work offline - can I get automatic updates?Yes. Automatic updates are available for all PC Edition users whether they’re online of offline – you just need an internet connection to install the update. |
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| Can I turn off automatic updates?No. To make updating easier, automatic updates are now a permanent feature of AccountRight PC Edition. |
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| How do automatic updates work with multiple users?If all users are using the PC Edition, they should all get access to an update at the same time. Restarting AccountRight completes the installation for all users. If other users are logged into a file, it won’t update the file until the all users have signed out of it. Offline files are not automatically updated, when the user opens a file for the first time after upgrading, they’ll be prompted to upgrade the file. |
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