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Can I install my purchased copy of Notation software on more than one computer?
One license is limited to one single computer. We do offer additional license purchases or extensions at a discounted price.


How can I redownload my purchased copy of Notation Musician or Notation Composer software?
If you wish to transfer your version license to a different machine please use the self-help page at https://www.notation.com/UpgradeOrder.php enter your email address and follow the directions. This...

How are Notation software products delivered?
Notation Software products are delivered via internet download. On receipt of your purchase, we will send an email message to you with instructions for downloading your registered copy. The full...

Installation is aborting about 2/3 through.
One of the more common reasons for the installation aborting about 2/3 of the way through is that the network adapter is disabled (turned "off") and needs to be enabled. The following are the steps...

I keep getting an "old" download file showing up when I use my update download link for my Notation Software product. How do I clear my browser cache so I can get the most up-to-date download?
Many browsers try to be "helpful" when you use a download link that you have used previously.  They may have a previously downloaded file in the "cache" that it will show you, instead of downloading a...

Why does the Musician (or Composer) installation program fail?
Some common problems that might prevent the installation program from working are: 1. Anti-virus program might intervene. Try temporarily disabling it while installing Notation products. 2....

How do I download my purchased copy of Notation software?
When you order any Notation product, you will be sent an email with instructions for downloading your specific registered licensed installation file of the software. If you ordered a Notation...

How do I transfer my license to another machine?
IMPORTANT Do not use any tools which promise to perform an automated transfer e.g. PCMover from Laplink, or PCTrans from EaseUS or any similar one. Those tools do not work for Notation Software. Some...

Redownload Purchased Software
Redownloads of installation files for licenses of our older versions 1 and 2 of our software are no longer available. Redownloads of version 3 and later are not needed for reinstalling the software...

Mac - Do Notation products come in a Mac version?
We are pleased to offer our software to Mac users using Wine. For full details please see our page at https://www.notation.com/MAC.php


How do I get the latest update to my version of Notation Musician or Notation Composer?
Please note that versions 3 and prior are no longer supported. An update can only be applied to an existing installation on your licensed machine.  To have the download link for the latest update...

Do I really need a redownload?
If you have purchased a license for version 3 or later of our software, you do not need a redownload of the installation file to reinstall the software on your machine.  The installation automatically...

Does Notation Software require internet?
In principle Notation Software only requires internet for downloading the software. But we highly recommend to have internet available in order to fully use our services like the manual or the user...