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== Notes  ==  | == Notes  ==  | ||
*You can subscribe to the MediaMonkey newsletter to be informed when a new release becomes available.  | *You can subscribe to the [http://www.mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey newsletter] to be informed when a new release becomes available.  | ||
*The debug version of MediaMonkey can be installed right over the existing installation and be run the same way.  | *The [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=69 debug version] of MediaMonkey can be installed right over the existing installation and be run the same way.  | ||
*Skinning can be enabled again under Tools > Options > Skins (requires a restart of MediaMonkey.)  | *Skinning can be enabled again under Tools > Options > Skins (requires a restart of MediaMonkey.)  | ||
*If you receive errors during installation that a file can't be replaced or a Code 5 error it is recommended to restart the PC and then start the installation of MediaMonkey again.  | *If you receive errors during installation that a file can't be replaced or a Code 5 error it is recommended to restart the PC and then start the installation of MediaMonkey again.  | ||
*Under certain circumstances MediaMonkey may fail to start, see [http://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=33 KnowledgeBase].  | |||
Revision as of 03:58, 28 March 2012
Help > Getting Started > Installing MediaMonkey
 
Downloading
You can always download the latest version of MediaMonkey from the Download page. This is for both Gold License and Free version users.
- Latest stable release: http://www.mediamonkey.com/download/
 - Latest beta release (when available): http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=6
 - Debug version: http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=69
 - Old versions: http://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=2&pcid=0&nav=0
 
Installing
After downloading MediaMonkey double click on the downloaded installer to start the install process. This process is the same for a first time install or for installing an upgrade.
Setup Wizard steps:
- Language, after starting installation the first window will ask what language should be used.

Installation step 1  - The next window will welcome you to the Setup Wizard.

Installation step 2  - License Agreement, read and select I  to continue.

Installation step 3  - Destination Folder, allows you to choose to do a Portable Install instead of a regular install and define in which folder MediaMonkey should be installed.
- Portable Install will keep all MediaMonkey's files including the registry, settings, database, Virtual CD, Previews and Cache folders in the MediaMonkey install folder
 - It is not recommended to do a Portable Install in the Program Files folder due to Windows restrictions on this folder.
 - Portable Install can be done on an external drive/USB memory to be able to use it on multiple computers.

Installation step 4  
 - Additional Tasks, allows you to disable skinning which will use the Windows Systems theme.

Installation step 5  - Installing, will show you the installation progress.

Installation step 6  - Completing the Setup Wizard, will allow you to open the Readme and/or launch MediaMonkey.
 
Notes
- You can subscribe to the MediaMonkey newsletter to be informed when a new release becomes available.
 - The debug version of MediaMonkey can be installed right over the existing installation and be run the same way.
 - Skinning can be enabled again under Tools > Options > Skins (requires a restart of MediaMonkey.)
 - If you receive errors during installation that a file can't be replaced or a Code 5 error it is recommended to restart the PC and then start the installation of MediaMonkey again.
 - Under certain circumstances MediaMonkey may fail to start, see KnowledgeBase.
 
Related Information
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