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Installation Guides

Guides and articles on how to install Xara onto your PC

  • Can I run different versions on the same machine?

    Yes you can, there is no need to remove an older version of the program when installing the latest. You can also run Xara Designer Pro, Photo & Graphics Designer, Page & Layout Designer and Web Design...

  • Does Xara install alongside previous versions of the program?

    Yes. You are not required to uninstall any previous version of any version of Xara...

  • How can I specify the install location of my Xara program

    When you first start the installer, click on 'Change Default Settings' and then Program location to specify where to install Xara within your PC....

  • Do I need to reinstall the program when I receive my CD?

    There is no need to reinstall the program from CD if you have installed and activated the download version of Xara Designer Pro/Photo & Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Page & Layout Designer. The full s...

  • Web Designer Premium 64 bit vs 32 bit

    PLEASE NOTE: Since version 16.0 we only offer 64 bit versions of Web Designer and Web Designer Premium. The below is legacy information. Since v9 we have offered a version of Web Designer Premium that...

  • How do I upgrade to Xara 3D Maker 7?

    Either click on the Buy Now link in the start up screen of the Xara 3D Maker 7 trial or go directly to the website purchase page: http://www.xara.com/products/ Then: i. Click on the Buy Now button in ...

  • How do I install the full contents of Xara 3D Maker 7?

    The full content - example headings and animations, textures, fonts etc - can be downloaded after purchase via the help menu in the program.  Please note, the program needs to be registered and activa...

  • How to install Designer Pro+

    Downloading You can download Designer Pro+ from here. Installing Double click on the .exe file to start the setup: Simply follow the instructions onscreen and click next to proceed. It is recommend to...

  • How do I update Designer Pro+?

    When you start Designer Pro+, it will automatically check if there are any updates to download and install. You may see a pop-up like this if there is one available: Alternatively, you can force Xara ...

  • I'm getting 'Software Not Found' error when trying to update

    Diagnosis When updating, you see an error message that says 'Xara Designer Pro+ could not be located on your system' Cause This could happen for a few reasons, either Xara is not able to read the loca...