General Testing Guidelines
Using this build for routine work:
Please use this build for routine tasks that you usually perform with Origin.
We have made every effort to ensure there is no issue with opening an existing project file and then modifying and saving it from this new version.
But as a precautionary measure, we still recommend that you create a backup copy of your old project files before saving from this new version.
Testing new features:
Key new features are outlined in our Release Notes for 2019
Please feel free to e-mail us to ask for more information or help with any of the features.
Communicating with OriginLab:
Please send all communication to the following e-mail address:
Installation Instructions
If your PC has 2018 or 2018b installed
Origin 2019 shares the same license with 2018/2018b. To make sure your local license is compatible with 2019, please run either 2018 or 2018b and select “Help : Activate License”, click on the Activate button to get an updated license.
And then run the setup file for Origin 2019 to start installation. You will not be asked to enter a Serial Number. The Serial Number and license will be obtained from the 2018/2018b installation automatically.
You can work with Origin 2019 right away after installation.
If your PC does not have a previous version, or the version is older than 2018
Run the setup file for Origin 2019 to start installation. You will need to provide a Serial Number that is valid for Origin 2019.
Run Origin after installation, and enter a Product Key in the License Activation dialog that opens. You can find a Product Key in your license management page: https://www.originlab.com/reginfo