Installing MediaMonkey

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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:

1. Language, after starting installation the first window will ask what language should be used.

   

   Installation step 1

2. The next window will welcome you to the Setup Wizard.

   

   Installation step 2

3. License Agreement, read and select I to continue.

   

   Installation step 3

4. 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

5. Additional Tasks, allows you to disable skinning which will use the Windows Systems theme.

   

   Installation step 5

6. Installing, will show you the installation progress.

   

   Installation step 6

7. 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.

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