Installing and activating UpToDate

You can access UpToDate online from your computer or mobile device without having to install any software. To do so, simply go to www.uptodate.com (desktop or laptop computers) or http://mobile.uptodate.com (mobile devices) and log in using the user name and password supplied by UpToDate. If you do not have Internet access from your computer or mobile device, or if you want to run UpToDate from a local installation for any other reason, then you can install the UpToDate software.

This topic describes how to install UpToDate software on a desktop or laptop computer or a mobile device, and also describes how to activate the software.

Note: For installation and activation on institutional computers, administrator privileges must be available.

To perform both a desktop or laptop computer installation and a mobile device installation, remove and reinsert the UpToDate DVD after the first installation has completed, then choose the other installation type.

Installing UpToDate — desktop or laptop computers

Installing UpToDate — mobile devices

Activating your UpToDate software



Installing UpToDate — desktop or laptop computers

To install UpToDate on your Windows or Macintosh desktop or laptop computer:

  1. Close any open programs on your computer, including virus protection software.
  2. Insert the UpToDate DVD into your computer's DVD drive.

    Windows only: If setup does not begin automatically, right-click on My Computer (Windows XP) or Computer (Windows Vista or Windows 7) from the Start menu, then click Open. Next, right-click on the UpToDate DVD icon, select Open, and double-click on the setup icon.

  3. Windows: On the Choose Installation Type screen, select Desktop computer installation and click Next.

    Macintosh: Double-click the UpToDate DVD icon on your desktop, then double-click the Macintosh_Setup icon.

  4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

    You will be prompted to enter your name and Product ID during installation. The Product ID is included with your software package.

    You will also be asked where you want to install UpToDate. If the default installation folder is not where you want to install UpToDate, do one of the following:

    • Windows — Click the Browse button to select a different location, then click Next.
    • Macintosh — Click the Change Install Location button, then click the desired destination drive and click Open.

    Windows users who do not have QuickTime installed will be asked to install it during the installation. The QuickTime software is optional, so you can choose not to install it, if you prefer. Note that QuickTime is required for viewing movies.

When the installation is complete, you can run UpToDate as follows:

  • Windows — From the shortcut icon for UpToDate on your desktop or in the Start menu (under Programs).
  • Macintosh — From the alias for UpToDate on your desktop.

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Installing UpToDate — mobile devices

Important: Installing UpToDate on your mobile device requires a Windows-based PC with a DVD drive.

Use the following procedure to install UpToDate on your mobile device:

  1. Close any open programs on your computer, including virus protection software.
  2. Connect the memory card reader to your computer and insert the memory card into the reader.
  3. Insert the UpToDate DVD into your computer's DVD drive.

    Note: If setup does not begin automatically, right-click on My Computer (Windows XP) or Computer (Windows Vista or Windows 7) from the Start menu, then click Open. Next, right-click on the UpToDate DVD icon, click Open, and double-click on the setup icon.

  4. On the Choose Installation Type screen, select Mobile device installation and click Next.

    If activation is required, the installation program will lead you through the activation process. For further information about activation, see Activating your UpToDate software.

  5. Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer. During installation, specify the type of setup preferred: Complete for a full installation or Custom for a choice of components to install (topics, abstracts and images).
  6. When the installation program has finished installing the software onto the memory card, click Finish and remove the card from the card reader.
  7. Insert the memory card in your mobile device and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of UpToDate on your device.

UpToDate is now available on your device as follows:

  • Pocket PC devices - Start > Programs > UpToDate.
  • Smartphone devices - Start > UpToDate.
  • Palm OS devices - From the Launcher screen, tap the UpToDate icon.

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