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Table Of Contents
- Installation and activation methods by license type and product version
- Deploying ABBYY FineReader PDF 16 in a LAN (installation on more than one computer)
- Administrative installation with License Server and License Manager
- Managing Licenses
- Deploying a multi-user distribution package with per-seat licenses and automatic activation
- Creating a multi-user administrative installation point with Per-Seat licenses
- Installing ABBYY FineReader PDF 16 on Workstations
- Installing ABBYY FineReader PDF 16 on a Terminal Server
- Using a group policy to configure ABBYY FineReader PDF 16
- Installation updates
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Technical Support
- Third-party software
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Installation updates
To update ABBYY FineReader PDF on workstations, complete the following steps:
1. Download the installation files of the latest version of ABBYY FineReader PDF.
2. Install ABBYY FineReader PDF on workstations without creating an administrative installation point.
Youcanuseanyinstallationmethod. See Installing ABBYY FineReader PDF 16 on Workstations .
Note. Uninstalling the previous version of ABBYY FineReader PDF is not required for installing an
update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I clone an operating system that has ABBYY FineReader PDF 16
installed?
Yes, you can deploy ABBYY FineReader PDF by cloning your Microsoft Windows 10/11 operating
system. After cloning your OS, you will need to activate ABBYY FineReader PDF. An unactivated copy
of ABBYY FineReader PDF will not run or will run in trail mode, depending on your version of the
product. Some versions of the product automatically activate themselves over the Internet without
asking the user for confirmation. See Creating a multi-user administrative installation point for
details.
Important!
1. Cloning is only possible if you have not yet run ABBYY FineReader PDF on the cloned computer.
Otherwise, you will need to repair ABBYY FineReader PDF on that computer. See How can I repair
ABBYY FineReader PDF 16 on workstations ?
2. Once you have cloned your OS, you need to change its name and Security Identifier (SID).
3. Trial versions of ABBYY FineReader PDF can be cloned.
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