-=Installing MestReNova Mnova for PC computers=-
                                              (Network License; 2024)


Note:
 - An account with administrator privileges is required to install this software.
 - Before attempting to install Mnova, be sure you have an active internet connection.
 - To download the Mnova license files you need to be logged in to your U of MN Gmail account.
 - For the software to see the U of MN's License Server, it needs to have a U of MN IP address.
   - If you are on campus, be sure to use the "eduroam" wireless connection to see the license server.
   - If you are off campus you'll need to use VPN software to see the license server.
     Download the Cisco AnyConnect U of MN VPN software here:
     https://it.umn.edu/services-technologies/virtual-private-network-vpn


-----step 1: download the software and license files-----
**download the latest Mnova software**
http://mestrelab.com/download/mnova


**download the MNova license file(s)**
NMR registration file:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xSXDCT6REFSIZ7s3QKrhiZTCseL68hhc


****skip these two license files unless you need to use qNMR or RM plug-ins****  
qNMR registration file:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Emb6ZBWRbq4_6TgXRVGkMDrpRh0Te2a0

Reaction Monitoring registration file:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5Q_5Rr8smC6OhkmWJ-BE2wlV8wdSHYC


-----step 2: install software and license files-----
Install Mnova and accept all default options.
 If you previously installed the client software, it is recommended you update to the latest version.
 If you run into a .NET installation error, you can fix\install it by:
   Press Win + R, type control, and press Enter to launch Control Panel.
   Click on "Programs", then "Programs and Features".
   From the left pane, select "Turn Windows features on or off".
   Expand the ".NET Framework" fields.  Check all boxes under .NET to install all options.
   Reboot your computer and try the MNova installer again.
From the menu options, go to "Help", "Check For Updates" or "File", "Help", "Check For Updates"

Open the MestReNova software.

A "Registration Wizard" window will appear.
 You can manually open the "Registration Wizard" window by clicking on
 "Help", "Get\Install Licenses..." or "File", "Help", "Request Licenses"
 Click <Install> to continue.

..........
..  A "Select a License File" window will appear.
..   Path to a license file and click <Open>.
..
..  A "License File Installation" window should appear stating the file was successfully installed.
..   Repeat these two steps to install all desired license files.
..........


-----step 3: verify the license files are active-----
To make license files active, close and re-open the Mnova software.

Verify the license is active:
 From the menu options, go to "File", "Help", "License Manager" or "Help", "License Manager..."
 and look for green or blue (happy) check marks.

Enjoy the software.