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Upgrade Information

We are pleased to announce the release of Personal Knowbase 3.1. For a list of new features, see the Personal Knowbase version history.


Version 3.0 Users

Licensed users of Personal Knowbase 3.0:
If you previously purchased Personal Knowbase version 3.0, you are entitled to a free upgrade to version 3.1.

Free Upgrade Instructions:
  1. Download the new software:

    Click here to download the Personal Knowbase 3.1 installation file:

    Download now! pksetup.exe
  2. Install the software:

    1. Run PKSETUP.EXE from your download folder.
    2. Follow the installation instructions on the screen.
    3. Install this version in the same folder as your previous version. As long as you install the new version over the old one, your user preferences and registration information will remain in effect.
    4. We recommend that you keep a backup copy of the original downloaded file in case you need to re-install the software someday.


Version 2.x Users

Licensed users of Personal Knowbase 2:
If you previously purchased Personal Knowbase version 2.x but have not yet upgraded to version 3.x, you are entitled to purchase the version 3.1 upgrade for only $24.95 (USD).

To receive this discount, order using the Discount Code from your upgrade announcement email.

To make sure you still get the half-price upgrade, new codes were issued for 3.1 to our Customer Mailing List for 2.x users not yet upgraded. If you were not on the mailing list (or if your spam filter ate our mailing) and you were a 2.x customer, please contact us to request a coupon code.

Discounted Upgrade Instructions:
  1. Download the new software:

    Click here to download the Personal Knowbase 3.1 installation file:

    Download now! pksetup.exe
  2. Order your Personal Knowbase 3.1 upgrade:

    Follow the link below to connect to our order processor. Enter your upgrade Discount Code in the appropriate field.

    Click Here to Order

  3. Watch your email for your registration information for version 3.1.

  4. Install the software:

    1. Run PKSETUP.EXE from your download folder.
    2. Follow the installation instructions on the screen.
    3. Install this version in the same folder as your previous version. As long as you install the new version over the old one, your user preferences will remain in effect.
    4. We recommend that you keep a backup copy of the original downloaded file in case you need to re-install the software someday.

  5. Enter your registration information by clicking on the "Register Now..." button when you run the software.
Unlicensed Users

If you have not yet purchased Personal Knowbase, click here for ordering information.

Ordering Info
File Details

Requirements:
Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista

Latest Version:
3.1.0

File Size:
2.78 MB

Questions?
If you have questions about upgrading, please check our
FAQ on Upgrades and Maintenance Releases.

For questions about downloading, please check our
FAQ on Downloading and Installing.
Not Sure?
If you're not sure if you want to purchase the upgrade, you can try out the new version first.

Click here to download the trial.

Install PK 3.1 over version 2.2. If you decide to return to PK 2.2, just re-install the old PK 2.2 back over 3.1.
See this forum message for more information on downgrading.