Install EndNote for Personal Computers

Overview

Install EndNote for your personal computer. Note from Morris Library: “EndNote users should regularly back up their data to avoid any data loss in case the license cannot be renewed beyond February 2027 due to budgetary or licensing issues.”

• Mac
• Windows
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mac

	These instructions apply to Mac computers.
	Uninstall EndNote: * Uninstall all previous EndNote installations, then restart your computer.
	Download EndNote: * EndNote_2025_MAC.dmg
	Install EndNote: * Open the EndNote_2025_MAC.dmg disk image. * Open the EndNote 2025 Installer drive. * Open the Install EndNote 2025 installer.
	EndNote 2025 Volume License Version: * Click Install.
	Welcome to EndNote 2025: * Click Next.
	Read Me: * Click Next.
	Thank you for using EndNote 2025: * Click Done.
	Cite While You Write (CWYW) for Mac: “Some customers have reported an error message stating that Word can’t load an add-in. The workaround for this is to set Word to open with Rosetta.”

Windows

	These instructions apply to Windows computers.
	Uninstall EndNote: * Uninstall all previous EndNote installations, then restart your computer.
	Download EndNote: * EndNote_2025_WIN.iso
	Install EndNote: * Open the EndNote_2025_WIN.iso disk image. * Open the EndNote 2025 Installer drive. * Open the EN2025Inst.msi installer.
	Welcome to EndNote 2025: * Click Next.
	Select Installation: If the Select Installation window appears: * Click Cancel, then close and re-open the installer correctly. * Do not copy the installer files from the installer drive. * Do not open the installer disk image with a third-party archive utility like 7-Zip, WinRAR, or WinZip.
	EndNote 2025 Volume License Version: * Click Accept.
	Read Me Information: * Click Next.
	License Agreement: * Select I accept the license agreement. * Click Next.
	Select Installation Type: * Click Next.
	Select Destination: * Click Next.
	Ready to Install the Application: * Click Next.
	EndNote 2025 has been successfully installed: * Click Finish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is our EndNote license cycle?
Our EndNote license cycle is 2/12/2024 thru 2/11/2027. Licenses must be renewed every 3 years. Note from Morris Library: “EndNote users should regularly back up their data to avoid any data loss in case the license cannot be renewed beyond February 2027 due to budgetary or licensing issues.”