-=Installing MestReNova Mnova for PC computers=- (Network License; 2022) 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 M's License Server, it needs to have a U of M 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 U of MN VPN software here: http://www.oit.umn.edu/vpn/ -----step 1: download the software and license files----- **download the latest Mnova software** http://mestrelab.com/download/mnova **download the license file(s)** NMR https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nd9zaStcp-HT0Q9hk9W5bxcQTuqevIzV ****only download these two license files if you need to use qNMR or RM plug-ins**** qNMR https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Iz1R59yzd-5Nd7PXYUtv3K96lRaUXDv Reaction Monitoring https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QuZ9AXNzR9FwBl4OXBy3xAQFFHWVSVWx -----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. 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 to continue. .......... .. A "Select a License File" window will appear. .. Path to a license file and click . .. .. 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.