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Dear MYOB, many thanks for making this ridiculous and unwanted change at this time of the year.
You certainly know how to get your unfortunate users off side (YET AGAIN)!
I have a file that is off line for a smsf running on the Accounts Right software that was purchased and owned by me.
I now find that whenever I want to open this file, I have to go through the tedious process of opening a previous version & note that this option is going to be removed.
If I install an older version, then your lousy automatic update system takes over & I end up where I started from.
I also have another business file that is on line. As the business is being wound down, I wish to close down the subscription but still need archive access.
It is not always possible or practical to work with an online file, particularly when travelling.
I trust that you will come up with a solution?
26 years with MYOB, not happy, not impressed!
Tony.
Hi AKMTony
I run multiple versions including live by using the below method posted by Gavin12345 as follows:
Unfortunately MYOB are not going to change their policy just because users want them to. Now just as there are ways to stop Windows 10 automatic updates, there are also ways to stop MYOB automatic updates, or at least work around them.
I keep using AR2020.1 even though MYOB has updated itself to AR2021.4
Take a look where MYOB installs itself - in a folder called AccountRight in a path like this:
C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Local\Programs\MYOB\AccountRight
Inside that folder is another folder called app-2021.300.244119 or similar - this contains the files that run MYOB - AR2021.3.
Copy this folder app-2021.300.244119 and paste under C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Local\Programs\MYOB\ and rename it to AccountRight 2021.3
Delete your desktop shortcut and create a new shortcut to HuxleyApplication.exe inside the new folder.
From this point your shortcut will run AR2021.3 even though MYOB Updates to AR2021.4 or .5 etc
When you are ready to upgrade, repeat the above and create a folder for AccountRight 2021.4 etc and change the shortcut to the next version.
You may need to download older versions to do this if they aren't on your system. You can leave the 2026.5 version to run normally with auto updates and keep separate Desktop shortcuts for the offline files.
Cheers
Liz