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Click on File Explorer.
Click on Downloads on the left
side of the pop-up pane. Then,
double-click on SetupStata17 to
install.
If you cannot find the SetupStata17 file,
you will need to reinstall from your DVD or visit
download.stata.com
to download a new copy.
(If the credentials you were supplied when you originally downloaded Stata are no
longer valid, contact StataCorp for
availability.)
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Select Modify, and then click Next.
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Select the correct Executable for the edition of Stata
to which you are upgrading.
(Refer to your License
and Activation Key that you originally received from Stata if you are
unsure which version of Stata to install.)
Click Next.
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Click Next again to complete the installation.
If you have difficulty modifying your installation, you may
wish to try uninstalling your existing license first.
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Once installation is complete, click on File Explorer.
In Windows, click This PC > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Stata17
Find the Stata LIC file. (Depending on your preferences, the LIC extension
might be hidden.) Right-click and choose Delete.
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Double-click on the Stata application (inside the same folder) to
start a new session of Stata.
This will open a dialog box that prompts you for your new License
and Activation Key.
- You must enter something for all fields in the
dialog before you can continue.
- You must enter five or more
characters in each of the Name and Organization fields.
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We recommend copying and pasting your Serial Number, Code, and Authorization.
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After the license has been initialized, launch Stata and type
update query
to make sure you have the latest updates installed. Follow any
instructions presented on the screen.
