How Do I Install and Update Paratext?

Install Paratext – Standard

The standard installer requires a good Internet connection: it will use the Internet to download any additional files not already installed on your computer.

To install on a different computer that is not connected to the Internet, please download the Offline installer and update below. It is larger and includes all the components that may be necessary to install Paratext offline.

1. Download latest Paratext installer.
2. Double-click the downloaded installer file (for example: Paratext_9.3.103.1_InstallerOnline.exe).
3. Agree to the license terms and click Install.
   1. This step might take a few minutes if the installer needs to install system components on your computer.
4. If a dialog appears and asks for your permission (or for administrator credentials) so the Installer can make changes to your computer:
   1. Click Yes and/or provide the credentials as required.
5. When the Updating Fonts step appears:
   1. Choose to update fonts and click Next.
6. When the Destination Folders step appears:
   1. Do not change the default unless you have a strong reason for doing so.
7. Click Install.
8. When the installation has completed click Finish and then Close.

Install Updates – Online

It is very important to install Paratext updates regularly. This ensures that you have the latest bug fixes, improvements, and features.

You can allow Paratext to automatically update or check for updates manually.

Enable Automatic Updates

If you are connected to a good internet connection, Paratext can download the latest update file and prompt you to install it (unless Paratext internet usage is turned off).

1. Click on the Paratext menu.
2. Click the Expand arrow if necessary.
3. Make sure Automatically update Paratext is selected:
   

Manually Check for Updates

If your internet is expensive or unreliable, you can wait to check for updates until you are connected to better internet.

1. Click on the Paratext menu.
2. Click the Expand arrow if necessary.
3. Make sure Automatically update Paratext is UNselected:
   
4. When you are connected to better internet, go to the Paratext menu > Help > Check for updates:
   
5. If Paratext is up-to-date, you will see this message:
   
   1. Click OK.
6. If an update is available, you will see this message:
   
   1. Click Start Download:
      
7. Once the download is complete:
   
   1. Click OK
   2. Restart Paratext
8. Note: If you want to save the update file for future use (for example: to distribute to other users), it is available in this general location:
   
   1. Enter the username for the current machine: C:\Users\{UserName}\AppData\Local\Paratext93\ParatextUpdate.

Install Updates

1. When prompted to install the latest update:
   
   1. Click OK.
2. Send/Receive your project(s) in Paratext.
3. Close Paratext.
4. Open Paratext.
5. When asked to install the update:
   
   1. Click Yes.
6. If a dialog appears and asks for your permission (or for administrator credentials) so the Installer can make changes to your computer:
   1. Click Yes and/or provide the credentials as required.
7. If you are asked if you want to reset all of your Paratext settings:
   
   1. Click No (unless you need to reset your settings).

Install Resources

1. To install resources from the Internet server, follow the steps in this video.

Install Paratext – Offline

• Use the Offline installer if you have a poor internet connection (it is larger and includes all the files that may be necessary to install Paratext offline).
• The offline files can also be used to install Paratext on multiple machines, and can be used with or without an Internet connection.
• To install offline, you will need:
  • The Offline installer
  • The latest update
  • Any text resources for offline installation (using the steps explained here)

1. Download the offline installer.
2. If there is an update, download the latest update file.
3. Double-click the downloaded installer file (for example: Paratext_9.3.103.1_InstallerOffline.exe).
4. Agree to the license terms and click Install.
   1. This step might take a few minutes if the installer needs to install system components on your computer.
5. If a dialog appears and asks for your permission (or for administrator credentials) so the Installer can make changes to your computer:
   1. Click Yes and/or provide the credentials as required.
6. When the Updating Fonts step appears:
   1. Choose to update fonts and click Next.
7. When the Destination Folders step appears:
   1. Do not change the default unless you have a strong reason for doing so.
8. Click Install.
9. When the installation has completed click Finish and then Close.
10. Follow the instructions to do an offline update to Paratext.

Update Paratext – Offline

1. Install the latest version of Paratext with the Offline installer (see above).
2. If there is an update, download the latest update file.
3. Make sure Paratext is closed.
4. Double-click the downloaded update file (for example: patch_9.3.103.12.msp).
5. Click Open.
6. If a dialog appears and asks for your permission (or for administrator credentials) so the Installer can make changes to your computer:
   1. Click Yes and/or provide the credentials as required.
7. Click Finish.

Install Resources – Offline

1. To install resources without an Internet connection, follow the steps explained here.

Install Paratext Beta

To install a beta version of Paratext, follow the instructions above but with these files.

Paratext Beta – Standard Installation

• Standard beta installer

Paratext Beta – Offline Installation

• Offline beta installer
• Latest beta update (when available)

Install Older Versions of Paratext

1. If you need to install an older version of Paratext, you can find instructions here.