This article answers the following questions:
- How do I download NI software?
- Why can I not download an older version of a software product that I own?
- Can I reinstall software if I have an active subscription license for the software or a valid service agreement?
Before downloading, register the product to your NI User Account. Registering your software ensures that you have access to the software versions connected to your license.
From ni.com, you can download or redownload NI software that you previously purchased.
- Visit the Software and Drivers download page.
- Type the software name that you want to download.
- After you find the software download page, click that item in the search results.
- Ensure that you select the correct download options, such as Supported OS, Version, and Application Bitness, if they are applicable to your download.
- Click the Download button. Some software will download and open in NI Package Manager. For other software, you will need to install JKI VI Package Manager. Additionally, you can choose to install the unpackaged download or download the offline installer.
- Run the downloaded file to start the installation, and then activate your products.
Access to older versions of NI software is available only if you have an active subscription license, a perpetual license for the version, or an active service agreement for the software.