# Upgrade EthoVision XT

Aim

To activate the license for a newer version of EthoVision XT.

If you purchased add-on module, see Add new modules to your license

Prerequisites

▪You have an older version of EthoVision XT (17.5 or earlier) and you have just purchased a new EthoVision XT 19 license.

▪You received a code (named Upgrade Key) from Noldus, either on the Welcome letter or by e-mail.

▪If you have a USB hardware key, insert that in a USB port of your EthoVision XT computer.

Procedure

Choose the procedure that applies.

For a software-based license

1.Download and install EthoVision XT from

my.noldus.com.

note You do not need to uninstall previous EthoVision XT versions.

2.Start EthoVision XT.

3.Choose Activate software license key.

4.Choose whether to activate online or offline and follow the instructions on the screen. See also Activate your EthoVision XT license

For a license stored on the hardware key

1.Download and install EthoVision XT from

my.noldus.com.

note You do not need to uninstall previous EthoVision XT versions.

2.Start EthoVision XT.

3.Enter the Upgrade Key that you received from Noldus and complete the upgrade procedure.

See also

▪License on a hardware key

▪Activate your EthoVision XT license

▪Deactivate an EthoVision XT license

▪Types of EthoVision XT license

▪Modules of EthoVision XT