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If you use AccountRight in a network, when an update is available you'll need to update the server and the clients (workstations) with the latest version of AccountRight Server Edition.
AccountRight Server Edition is required on the server and workstations
Previously the workstations in a network required AccountRight PC edition installed to access your company file on the server. Now both the server and the workstations require AccountRight Server Edition installed.
This ensures all the computers in your network are using the same AccountRight version, and will avoid any version compatibility issues.
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. If you're working in a network you'll need to install Server Edition as described below. If you're not working in a network, using the PC Edition is fine. For details on staying up to date, see Getting the latest version.
To update AccountRight on a network
Because network workstations now require AccountRight Server Edition installed, instead of PC Edition, updating your network to the latest version is a little different than usual.
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. Company files in a network library will appear in My Library on the server:
Double click the file to open it.
If you're prompted to update, click Update now.
If you're not prompted to update:
Download the latest version from my.myob: Australia | New Zealand.
Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
After updating the AccountRight server, you'll need to install AccountRight Server Edition on each workstation.
On each workstation, download the latest version from my.myob: Australia | New Zealand.
- Double-click the downloaded file.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
- Repeat on each workstation.
If you no longer need a previous AccountRight version installed on a workstation, find out how to uninstall it.
- Once all clients have been updated to the latest version of the AccountRight Server Edition, open AccountRight on the server using the new shortcut that's been added to your Desktop.
Open each company file you use.
If prompted to upgrade, click Yes.
If you previously had the AccountRight PC Edition installed
If you previously had the AccountRight PC Edition installed on your workstations and you've now installed the Server Edition on those workstations for the first time, you'll need to:
- re-add your network library on each workstation—this ensures the workstations can access the AccountRight company files on your network server
- copy customised Word or Excel templates—this is only required if you customised any personalised letters or report templates when you used AccountRight PC Edition
- Start AccountRight on the workstation and click Open a company file.
- Click Network Libraries then Add a network library.
- Enter a name for the computer the library is on. For example,
John’s library
. - Enter the IP address of the computer, or the name of the computer where the library is. For example,
192.168.0.5
orJohn’s computer
. - If you can’t use the default port number for this connection, click Advanced and enter the port number you want to use.
- Click OK. The library now appears in the list.
- Open the required company file.
To copy customised Excel or Word templates
If you customised any personalised letters or report templates when you used AccountRight PC Edition, you'll need to copy these templates to a different location on your computer. This ensures those customised templates will be available when you've installed the AccountRight Server Edition.
In the information below, <user.name> refers to the windows username, like John.Smith. Each user who logs into a computer will have their own username. 20xx.x refers to the AccountRight version, like 2021.4
Letter templates
- Copy the templates from here: C:\Users\<user.name>\Documents\MYOB\AccountRight\20xx.x\Letters
- Paste the copied templates here: C:\Users\Public\Documents\MYOB\AccountRight\20xx.x\Letters
Report templates
- Copy the templates from here: C:\Users\<user.name>\Documents\MYOB\AccountRight\Reports\Spreadsheet\20xx.x
Paste the copied templates here: C:\Users\Public\Documents\MYOB\AccountRight\20xx.x\Letters
Updating AccountRight in other network setups
Online
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. For details see the AccountRight MSI installation instructions .
FAQs
Why am I being asked to Modify, Repair or Remove?
If you already have the current version installed and attempt to install a patch, you'll be asked to Modify, Repair or Remove.
To install the patch you'll need to:
- Uninstall your current AccountRight Server Edition.
Download the latest AccountRight Server Edition installer from my.myob: Australia | New Zealand.
- Double-click the downloaded file to install the latest version.
Why am I being prompted to update AccountRight after already updating?
If you've installed the latest update but you're still getting an update message, it's likely you're opening your previous version. Look for the latest version shortcut on your desktop.