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How to Download and Install EndNote
- Close all Microsoft Office programs.
- Go to the Download EndNote21 page. Log in with your SDSU credentials when prompted.
- Select the appropriate folder (Mac or Windows), select the files (one for Mac, two for Windows), and click Download.
Windows
- When downloaded, make sure both files are together. Then, click the "Extract all" button above the files to unzip them.
- Double click ONLY the EN21Inst file. (If you accidentally open the License.dat file, you will need to uninstall and start again).
- Follow all on-screen installation instructions.
- When downloaded, open EndNote. Create a new EndNote Library when prompted.
Mac
- Double-click the downloaded EndNote21-Mac-Installer file.
- Double-click the Program Icon.
- Follow all on-screen installation instructions.
- When downloaded, open EndNote. Go to the File menu and select New to create an EndNote Library.
How to Update EndNote
Windows
- In EndNote, click on the Help menu;
- Click on "Check for Updates..."
- If there is an update, download it and follow any instructions for installing.
Mac
- In EndNote, click on the EndNote 21 menu.
- Click on "Check for Updates..."
- If there is an update, download it and follow any instructions for installing.