ChemBioDraw - How to Download & Install

Once you have logged in:

• Go to My Site Subscription (right hand side under Services) 
• See Accessing Your Software in the middle of the screen and click "Download Site Subscription Software".  This will take you to a page of links to download the latest software version.
• Choose the appropriate download link (PC or MAC version) and go ahead with the download. 
• The Serial Number and Registration Code (MACs only) will be emailed to you immediately. Look for an email from customer_service@cambridgesoft.com.  You will need this to complete the installation. 
• In case you do not receive an email with your codes, please check your spam filters or visit PerkinElmer log in with your email ID & Password, click on 'My Downloads'. You will be able to see the details and the serial number.
• Complete the  installation using the serial number (and registration code)

Once you have logged in to PerkinElmer Desktop Support: Downloads:

• Choose ChemBioDraw from the "Product" dropdown menu.
• Choose the appropriate download link (PC or MAC version) and go ahead with the download.
• Follow the appropriate installation instructions on that page.
• The Serial Number and Registration Code (MACs only) will be emailed to you immediately. Look for an email from customer_service@cambridgesoft.com.  You will need this to complete the installation. 
• In case you do not receive an email with your codes, please check your spam filters or visit PerkinElmer, log in with your email ID & Password, click on 'My Downloads'. You will be able to see the details and the serial number.
• Complete the  installation using the serial number (and registration code)

I. If you are using ChemBioDraw Ultra version 12 on a PC:

You need to reactivate with your existing serial number. Reactivating will extend your current software's license until 10/6/2013.

1. To reactivate, launch the ChemDraw application and click 'Activate' on the 'Help' menu then put in your serial number (it shows up automatically if you originally activated on the same machine).
2. Click on 'Activate over the Internet' to complete the activation.
3. The software will display a warning message one month before the previous expiration date, and you can close that window then click 'Activate' on the 'Help' menu.
4. If your software has already expired, you will be immediately prompted to activate when you launch ChemDraw.

II. If you are using ChemBioDraw Ultra version 10 or version 11 on a PC:

You may either upgrade to version 12, or may keep version 10 or 11 by reactivating with your existing serial number. Reactivating will extend your current software's license until 10/6/2013.

1. To reactivate, launch the ChemDraw application and click 'Activate' on the 'Help' menu then put in your serial number (it shows up automatically if you originally activated on the same machine).
2. Click on 'Activate over the Internet' to complete the activation. If that fails (because you don't have an Internet connection) then you can activate by phone, fax, or email to receive an activation code.
3. The software will display a warning message one month before the previous expiration date, and you can close that window then click 'Activate' on the 'Help' menu.
4. If your software has already expired, you  may upgrade to version 12 now or anytime, by re-downloading (and getting a new serial number) via SciStore: Site License Verification.

III. If you are using ChemBioDraw on a Mac

You need to get a new serial number and registration code.

1. 1. To get your new codes, look for the link about renewed serial numbers on the following page:  SciStore: Site License Verification; login with your MIT email address.
2. 2. Click on the "download software" link under MAC version of "ChemBioDraw Ultra 12.0 Download Edition: One Year Subscription". This will set new serial number and registration code for.  You do not actually have to install the software if you already have version 12.0.
3. 3. You will be emailed a new serial number and registration code which will be valid until 10/6/2013. The Mac software and serial number are included on the same download page and same email message as PC users, but are marked as Mac.

IV. If you wish to continue using an older version of ChemDraw on a Mac

1. If you want to upgrade to the latest version, see instructions in item IV above. The following instructions are only if you prefer to continue using an older version on the Mac.
2. If you want to keep the older version, send an email from your institutional email address to customer_service@cambridgesoft.com with the following information included:
   1. The exact product name and version that you are using
   2. Your current serial number
   3. The institution name for your site license
3. You'll receive an email back with a new registration code (you re-use the same serial number).
4. Enter that registration code on the popup message that indicates your site license is expiring.