Install EndNote

Overview

Install EndNote for your University-owned and personal computers. 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.”

• University Computers
• Personal Computers (Mac)
• Personal Computers (Windows)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

University Computers

	These instructions apply to computers owned by SIU Carbondale.
	Install EndNote for Mac: * see Personal Computers (Mac) Install EndNote for Windows: * Microsoft Software Center

Personal Computers (Mac)

	These instructions apply to Mac computers.
	Uninstall all previous EndNote installations, then restart your computer.
	Open the EndNote email invitation from Software Licensing Team, then click Open to download the installer.
	If your web browser warns it is unable to preview the file, click Download. Do not click Open!
	Open the installer and follow the installation prompts. * Open the downloaded EndNote_21.0.0_Mac.dmg disk image. * Open the EndNote 21 Installer drive. * Open the Install EndNote 21 installer.
	EndNote 21 Volume License Version: * Click Install.
	Welcome to EndNote 21: * Click Next.
	Read Me: * Click Next.
	Thank you for using EndNote 21: * 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.”

Personal Computers (Windows)

	These instructions apply to Windows computers.
	Uninstall all previous EndNote installations, then restart your computer.
	Open the EndNote email invitation from Software Licensing Team, then click Open to download the installer.
	If your web browser warns it is unable to preview the file, click Download. Do not click Open!
	Open the installer and follow the installation prompts. * Open the downloaded EndNote_21.0.0_Windows.iso disk image. * Open the EndNote 21 Installer drive. * Open the EN21Inst.msi installer.
	Welcome to EndNote 21: * Click Next.
	Select Installation: If the Select Installation window appears: * Click Cancel, then close and re-open the installer correctly. * Do not open the installer disk image with third-party archive utilities like 7-Zip, WinRAR, and WinZip. * Do not copy the installer files from the installer drive.
	EndNote 21 Volume License Version: * Click Accept.
	Read Me Information: * Click Next.
	License Agreement: * Select I accept the license agreement. * Click Next.
	Select Installation Type: * Select Typical. * Click Next.
	Select Destination: * Click Next.
	Ready to Install the Application: * Click Next.
	EndNote 21 has been successfully installed: * Click Finish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)