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1 Installation Guide for Avid Editing Applications
The most current information about your Avid editing application is available in
the online version of the ReadMe. You should always check online for the most
up-to-date release notes or ReadMe because the online version is updated
whenever new information becomes available. To view these online versions,
select ReadMe from the Help menu of your Avid editing application, or visit the
Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/readme.
Installing the Avid editing application directly from the Avid Installation DVD
requires your system to support a dual-layer DVD. If your system does not have a
DVD drive that supports a dual-layer DVD, you can download the Avid editing
application from the Avid Download Center at
www.avid.com/support/downloads.
Once you install your Avid editing application, you will activate the software with
the Avid License Control tool. The Avid License Control tool also activates
editing options. For information about the editing options, see “Activating
Options and Features” on page 34.
n If you have an active Avid Support Contract, you might have the option to
upgrade your software. See the instructions provided on the Avid Download
Center for your upgrade or that came with your upgrade kit for more information.
c If you change your system configuration — for example, by replacing your
hard drive, replacing a network adapter, or by upgrading your operating
system — you must first deactivate your Avid software. For information on
deactivation, see “Deactivating the Avid Editing Application and Options” on
page 35.