

Download and save the license file (License.dat): Click For License File.For the installation to work correctly, follow these steps: Installing EndNote desktop for a Windows PC requires two files – a license file and an installer file. There are different steps for installing the EndNote software based on the operating system – Windows or Mac. You may be asked to close any running Microsoft Office apps, including Outlook.Columbia University faculty, staff, and students with full access privileges can download a free copy of EndNote desktop and access Endnote online.


Users upgrading from previous versions may wish to review the comparison fact sheet (PDF).You can read more about both versions in the Release Notes.Regardless of which version you choose to install, you should always back up your EndNote library prior to upgrading.If you share your EndNote Libraries by emailing compressed library files to collaborators, those running older versions of EndNote will not be able to open them if you are using version X9.3.Some users have reported problems with the conversion process.

Upgrading to X9.3 requires converting your existing EndNote Libraries to a non-backwards-compatible format that can no longer be used with older versions of EndNote.Current EndNote users looking to upgrade might consider installing version X9.2 because:.Mac users running macOS Catalina must install version X9.3.New users who are installing EndNote for the first time should install version X9.3.As of March 2020, the Library provides two versions of EndNote X9 to OHSU Members, version X9.3 and version X9.2.
