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This information is intended for AccountRight v19 (or earlier) users moving to the new AccountRight.

If you're

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  • moving from AccountRight v19 (or earlier) to AccountRight 2018, this information is for you
  • updating AccountRight 2011 or later, check out '

    already using the new AccountRight and need to update your software, or upgrade a file that's already online, see Getting the latest version

    ' instead

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    Not sure

    what

    which AccountRight version you're

    on? To check your version, open

    using? Open AccountRight, go to

    the 

    Help

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    choose 

    choose About AccountRight.

    Do you:

    want

    What do you need to upgrade

    now? See Upgrade AccountRight, below.more information? See

    ?

    You need an AccountRight subscription to upgrade from an earlier version of AccountRight (such as AccountRight v19). If you don't have a subscription, subscribe now.

    There are lots of benefits to upgrading, including the option of working online and staying compliant with Single Touch Payroll reporting.

    Already using the new AccountRight? You just need to get the latest version to update your software.

    If you're not sure if you're able to upgrade, see Things you should know before upgrading.Upgrading is generally pretty easy. You just need to download

    Learn about the new AccountRight

    Before you upgrade, learn about the new features in the latest version.

    About upgrading

    Upgrading is straightforward. You start by downloading the new version, find finding your company file and send sending it to us–we'll do the rest us to upgrade your file. Watch this video:

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    Upgrading AccountRight

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

    1. Click here to download the latest version (AccountRight subscription required). If you don't have an AccountRight subscription for an online company file, visit our MYOB website (Australia | New Zealand) to purchase one.
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    2. Click the installer file you've saved to your computer to install the new AccountRight version.

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      Need help? If you need information about installing AccountRight,

      see 

      see Install AccountRight, or if things aren't going to plan, see Installation troubleshooting.

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    MYOB can take takes the hassle out of upgrading—you can send your file to us and upgrading. When you upgrade, we'll upgrade it for you, put it online for you and let you know when it's ready to usego.

    Upgrades usually Note that upgrading can take a couple of hours (depending on your company file size), and you can't make changes to your file during this time, so we suggest you should do it this outside of business hours. 

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    If youDon't want to put your file online? In the following cases, you may want to upgrade your file and store it offline:

    • don't have an internet connection, or it's very slow

    • or don't have a subscription for an online file

    • or operate want to work on a local network.

    you can upgrade the file without putting it online—but this does mean you Note that you won't have access to key features.

    1. Start AccountRight (look for the new AR shortcut icon on your desktop or in the Start menu). The Welcome  Welcome window appears.

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    2. Click Upgrade a company file. The Upgrade Assistant appears.
    3. Click Continue and on the Company file page, click 

      Browse  

      Browse to locate and select the file you want to upgrade.

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      Can't find your file? Try looking in your AccountRight v19 installation folder, like c:\Plus19 or c:\PremierClassic. Look for a file with a .myo or .prm extension. If you can only find a .MYOX file, it means it's already upgraded

      . Learn

      (learn how to open a company file).

      Still having trouble? Get help finding your company file.

    4. If the file you're upgrading is password-protected, type in the password and click Continue. If you're not sure of the Administrator password, try leaving it blank.
    5. Sign in to AccountRight with your MYOB account details and then click Upload.
    6. Once your file has uploaded, you can close AccountRight while we do the rest. 
    7. We'll email you when the upgrade's complete, or if we come across any issues along the way.
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    For information on how to open your file in your new software, see Open a company file.

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    After you get your upgraded file back, there may be a few more things you need to do (depending on the features you want to use), such as migrating your personalised forms. Don’t stress though, you only need to do them once. This video outlines what you need to do

    Check out this help topic for all the details, or watch this video for an overview:

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    Don't forget, if you need any help along the way, feel free to contact us.

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    What should I do with my old AccountRight software? If you need access to pre-upgraded company files or backups, keep your old AccountRight software installed on your computer. This also lets you run historical reports in your old software. Otherwise you can uninstall your old AccountRight software.

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    Need help?

    Attend a free upgrade webinarwebinars are a great way to see the new AccountRight and learn about the steps needed to upgrade. Sessions book out fast, so book now.

    Call us - if you need immediate assistance, call our support team:

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    Upgrade task - migrating personalised forms

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