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How to determine if you are running the most current version of Living Cookbook 2015

The current version of Living Cookbook 2015 is 5.0.61. To determine which version you are running, try the following:

  1. Run Living Cookbook 2015.
  2. On the Help menu, click About.
  3. The version number will be displayed in the About window.

How to upgrade from a previous version of Living Cookbook 2015

  1. Run Living Cookbook 2015.
  2. Make a backup of your Living Cookbook 2015 data by selecting Backup from the File menu.
  3. Verify your backup file by selecting Verify Backup File from the File menu.
  4. Close Living Cookbook 2015.
  5. Click here to download the most current Living Cookbook 2015 setup file.
  6. Install Living Cookbook 2015 by double-clicking on the downloaded file LCSetup50.exe.
  7. Run Living Cookbook 2015.
  8. Select Restore from the File menu and then select the backup file you just created.

How to upgrade from Living Cookbook 2013

  1. Purchase a Living Cookbook 2015 upgrade license.
  2. Run Living Cookbook 2013.
  3. Make a backup of your Living Cookbook 2011 data by selecting Backup from the File menu.
  4. Verify your backup file by selecting Verify Backup File from the File menu.
  5. Close Living Cookbook 2013.
  6. Click here to download the most current Living Cookbook 2015 setup file.
  7. Install Living Cookbook 2015 by double-clicking on the downloaded file LCSetup50.exe.
  8. Run Living Cookbook 2015.
  9. Select Restore from the File menu and then select the backup file you just created.

How to upgrade from Living Cookbook 2011

  1. Purchase a Living Cookbook 2015 upgrade license.
  2. Run Living Cookbook 2011.
  3. Make a backup of your Living Cookbook 2011 data by selecting Backup from the File menu.
  4. Verify your backup file by selecting Verify Backup File from the File menu.
  5. Close Living Cookbook 2011.
  6. Click here to download the most current Living Cookbook 2015 setup file.
  7. Install Living Cookbook 2015 by double-clicking on the downloaded file LCSetup50.exe.
  8. Run Living Cookbook 2015.
  9. Select Restore from the File menu and then select the backup file you just created.

How to upgrade from Living Cookbook 2008

  1. Purchase a Living Cookbook 2015 upgrade license.
  2. Run Living Cookbook 2008.
  3. Make a backup of your Living Cookbook 2008 data by selecting Backup from the File menu.
  4. Verify your backup file by selecting Verify Backup File from the File menu.
  5. Close Living Cookbook 2008.
  6. Click here to download the most current Living Cookbook 2015 setup file.
  7. Install Living Cookbook 2015 by double-clicking on the downloaded file LCSetup50.exe.
  8. Run Living Cookbook 2015.
  9. Select Restore from the File menu and then select the backup file you just created.

How to upgrade from Living Cookbook 2005

You can upgrade to Living Cookbook 2015 in a few simple steps.

  1. Purchase a Living Cookbook 2015 upgrade license.
  2. Run Living Cookbook 2005.
  3. Make a backup of your Living Cookbook 2005 data by selecting Backup from the File menu.
  4. Verify your backup file by selecting Verify Backup File from the File menu.
  5. Close Living Cookbook 2005.
  6. Click here to download the Living Cookbook 2015 setup file.
  7. Install Living Cookbook 2015 by double-clicking on the downloaded file LCSetup50.exe.
  8. Run Living Cookbook 2015.
  9. If you installed Living Cookbook 2015 on the same computer as Living Cookbook 2005 you will be prompted to upgrade your Living Cookbook 2005 data. Click Yes. Your data will be imported and upgraded automatically. If you installed Living Cookbook 2015 on a different computer or if Living Cookbook 2015 is not able to locate your Living Cookbook 2005 data, select Restore from the File menu and then select the backup file you created in step 3 above.

Upgrade FAQ

Can I run Living Cookbook 2015 on the same computer as Living Cookbook 2013, 2011, 2008 or 2005?

Yes, but if your Living Cookbook 2015 license was an upgrade license you will not be able to re-register your Living Cookbook 2011, 2008 or 2005 license.

Will all of my Living Cookbook 2013, 2011, 2008 or 2005 data be upgraded?

Yes. Living Cookbook 2015 will automatically import and upgrade any Living Cookbook 2011, 2008 or 2005 data it finds on the same computer.

Can I upgrade Living Cookbook 2003 or earlier versions of Living Cookbook?

Yes. Living Cookbook 2015 will import and upgrade data from any previous version of Living Cookbook.

Will I still be able to share data with Living Cookbook 2013, 2011, 2008 and 2005 users after I upgrade?

Yes. You will be able to share data with users of all Living Cookbook versions that support the FDXZ or FDX file formats (2015, 2013, 2011, 2008, 2005 and 2003).

If I have a problem installing Living Cookbook 2015 or upgrading my data will my Living Cookbook 2011, 2008 or 2005 data be affected?

No. By default Living Cookbook 2015 installs in a different folder and will not make any changes to your old Living Cookbook program files or data.