EndNote 20 for Windows has been released. The EndNote 20 Windows installers have been updated and are available for you at our Download portal. What's new in EndNote version 20
Important: Hereby you are receiving your free upgrade to EndNote 20 for Windows, which has been released recently. Based on our 20 years of experience in software, we know that with every major version release there will be almost always some minor updates soon (e.g. version 20.0.1). Therefore, please consider carefully if and when you would like to switch from your current version X9.x (or lower version) to the new EndNote 20. EndNote 20 is only compatible with Windows 10.x (or higher). We are expecting the release of EndNote 20 for Mac in December 2020. After the Mac release you will receive the unchanged license details once again together with the new (unique) download link for your Mac end users.
When you open an existing library in the new version 20 or X9.3, it will create a converted version for use with this new database engine. The original library will not be changed, so you can continue using it with X9.2 or earlier. Alternatively, use Sync to move your data across systems and versions.
Please read these two important topics at the bottom of this email applicable to EndNote version X9.3.x and 20 or higher:
Please see the release notes on our web site and for a full overview the EndNote 20.
Compare EndNote version with previous versions.
Existing EndNote 20 installations
Windows
After the upgrade the version number for Windows will be:
EndNote 20 Windows Build: 20.0.0.14672
EndNote X9 Mac END USER PRE-BRANDED Site License Distribution
Due to macOS security, you can no longer create an unlocked volume installer for Mac end users. So, you will get this pre-branded Site License end user installer:
File name: EndNoteX9SiteInstaller.dmg
Download link: [version 20 will follow in December 2020]
Please do not provide the link to your end users, instead, download this file and offer it to your Mac end users through your own (learning) portal or distribution systems.
Default instructions and download links EndNote 20
Within a few minutes you will receive an email message from info@esdnow.com containing an user name and a password. If you don’t receive an email, this usually means that you have received a password in the past. You may reset your password via https://sso.esdnow.com/portal or change your password after login via 'Settings > Change password'. If you would like to add other management / IT email addresses to the list, please let us know.
- Go to https://sso.esdnow.com/portal
- Log in with the per email received credentials.
- Click on menu item 'Files'. Click label 20 once at the top. With the selection labels at the top you may narrow your selection (e.g., click once 20) or broaden your selection (e.g., click 20 once again).
- Now you will see Names, Download links, Serial Number and Product key license details.
Optional: All licensed users may create a free EndNote Online account [EndNote 20 > Edit > Preferences > Sync]. One may also download and use EndNote for iPhone and iPad app from the Apple App store.
EndNote X9 Mac IT ADMINISTRATOR Site License Distribution
File name: EndNoteX9Installer.dmg
This EndNote X9 Mac file can be used for individual installations. Just open or double click the file. Follow the instructions on screen. The one-by-one setup requires manual entry of the product key! For mass distribution to your Mac end users, please use the above EndNote X9 Mac END USER PRE-BRANDED Site License Distribution.
Bulk patch update existing EndNote X9 installations with 'EndNote X9.3.3 Mac APP Patch Update Site License for existing installations X9.0 through X9.3.2'.
EndNote 20 Windows Site License Distribution (msi, zip, incl. admin.bat)
File name: EN20Inst.zip
The 'EndNote 20 Windows Site License Distribution' file requires special handling before distribution to the end user clients. The preparation of end user installers will take appr. 10-15 minutes of your time. For detailed instructions please see the PDF documentation (e.g., ‘English EndNote 20 Windows Site License Installation instructions’).
Best practice:
- Log in at https://sso.esdnow.com/portal and go to ‘Files’.
- Click on the label 20 at the top of the page.
- Write down or copy/paste your product key (see also top of this email). To avoid illegal distribution, please do not give this product key to your end users.
- Download the zip file ‘EndNote 20 Windows Site License Distribution (msi, zip, incl. admin.bat)’.
- Extract/unzip this file to another folder (e.g., EndNote Site license user installer).
- Go to the folder where the extracted files reside (e.g., EndNote Site license user installer) via Windows Explorer or via the command prompt (DOS screen).
- Double click or run ‘admin.bat’.
- Now you will be prompted in the screen to enter details while creating the end user installer and license file. The item 'Perform administrative installation' should stay unchecked. The setup will ask your Organization name and product key. Organization name details will be incorporated into the end user client installer, therefore, please also use your SL number (useful for support requests and handling).
- You will be asked to enter a target folder (e.g., EndNote client installer) where the end user client installer and branded license file (‘License.dat’) will be generated and stored.
- After finishing the wizard please browse to the target folder (e.g., EndNote client installer) where you will find the new client installer msi and a ‘license.dat’ file. The content of this folder can be used for client setup and distribution or for individual installations.
The instruction PDF documents below are also available at https://sso.esdnow.com/portal:
Why EndNote X9.3.x has been released and why is there a transition to 64-bit technology?
As you may be aware, Apple has released macOS 10.15 Catalina. Apple has made the decision to drop all 32-bit application support with this release, which impacted EndNote X9 for Mac and in the end also EndNote X9 for Windows. You can read more at Apple’s knowledge base article here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436.
Steps to follow as a precaution and preparing the EndNote X9.3.x or version 20 conversion
If your end users with EndNote 20 or EndNote X9.3.x open a library, EndNote will ask you to convert your library to the new X9.3.x format. Although the existing library will not be touched, it is wise to prepare for the conversion to avoid any conversion hiccups BEFORE UPDATING OR UPGRADING ENDNOTE TO VERSION 20 or X9.3.x. Read the recommended pre-conversion steps here. Before, following the steps mentioned, backup your library or libraries via Endote or manually first. Please see How can I (manually) backup my library?
Since a lot of people are working from thier homes, remotely via VPN and Wifi etc. one need to realize that the data transfer rates over the diverse connections might be less fast. If any of the conversion or recovery options is being applied on the libraries, please consider to place the library files and folders closer to the 'machine' you're working on. If you are connecting via VPN to your job network and the libraries are always stored in your home folder on the network, the most close place could be the local C or D or USB disk of your notebook, then the local notebook or pc at your work and then the network of your work. It is also not recommended to store your libraries in the cloud. Each library consists of two items, an .enl file and a .Data folder. If your library name is Diego-Maradona, then your library items are 'Diego-Maradona.enl' (file) AND 'Diego-Maradona.Data' (folder). One needs both to move, copy and paste or to recover/rebuild or to convert to the new format.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Kind regards,
Suat Tuzgöl, Managing Director
+31 (0)88 547 1855
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