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 all previous EndNote installations, then restart your computer.
	Click the download link below: * EndNote_2025_MAC.dmg
	Open the downloaded installer and follow the installation prompts: * 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 all previous EndNote installations, then restart your computer.
	Click the download link below: * EndNote_2025_WIN.iso
	Open the downloaded installer and follow the installation prompts: * 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.”