Updating an AccountRight network

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MYOB updates AccountRight regularly, improving performance, fixing bugs and adding features to help you run your business more efficiently.

AccountRight will check for updates each time a company file is opened. If an update is available and you have an AccountRight subscription, you’ll be prompted to download and install it.

Updating from Server Edition v2016.2.0 or v2016.2.1?

While AccountRight might prompt you that an update is available, AccountRight Server Edition v2016.2.x can only be updated as follows:

Uninstall your current AccountRight Server Edition.
Download the latest AccountRight Server Edition installer (subscription required).
Install the latest version.

Not sure if you're using Server Edition? Look for SE in the desktop shortcut description.

If your shortcut doesn't contain SE you're probably using the PC Edition. Learn how to get the latest version.

To update AccountRight on a network

Here’s our recommended method to updating AccountRight on a network.

1. Update the server

In a server/client network setup, install any AccountRight updates on the server first.

Ensure no clients are accessing the AccountRight server.
Start AccountRight on the server and open a company file.
When the update prompt appears, click Update now.

Using AccountRight Server Edition v2016.2.0 or v2016.2.1? See the update note above.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

2. Update the clients

After updating the AccountRight server, start AccountRight on a client and open the company file as usual. You’ll be prompted to update AccountRight. Click Update now and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. Repeat for each client.

If you’re not entitled to install AccountRight, you won’t be able to install the update automatically. Contact MYOB on 1300 555 123 (Australia) or 0508 328 283 (New Zealand) to find out how to upgrade or subscribe.

3. Upgrade the company file

Once all clients have been updated to the latest AccountRight version, upgrade the company file. Open the company file from any computer and choose to update the company file to the new version. Now you’re up to date.

Updating AccountRight in other network setups

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If your company files are in the cloud, you just need to update each computer when prompted that an update is available.

Terminal server and roaming profiles

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.

Related topics

Getting the latest version

Installation troubleshooting

Set up a network

Managing users and company files

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1. Update the server

2. Update the clients

3. Upgrade the company file

Updating AccountRight in other network setups

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Terminal server and roaming profiles

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