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Introduction ► Installing Sonar

Installing Sonar

Please note before installing:

In order to install Sonar, you must log in to your Windows system as a user who has administrative privileges. Once installed, the program can also be used by users who do not have administrative privileges.

If system monitoring software, such as anti-virus programs are installed on your computer, you must close them until you have finished installing Sonar. You must also remember to close applications that are not shown in the Windows taskbar.

Cakewalk Product Center provides the easiest way to download and install Cakewalk products from one central location. Simply sign in with your BandLab ID and password and begin installing your connected products. For details, see Cakewalk Product Center.

To download the Cakewalk Sonar installer directly, go to www.cakewalk.com/sonar and click Download.

Note: After Cakewalk is installed, all subsequent updates can be done directly from within the application via Help > Check for Updates. Notifications for available updates are also automatically shown by default.

	Note: After Cakewalk is installed, all subsequent updates can be done directly from within the application via Help > Check for Updates. Notifications for available updates are also automatically shown by default.

Tip - Searching Documentation

Tip: To search for a specific topic, type your search query in the Search Cakewalk.com field at the top right of this page.

When the search results appear, click which product's documentation you would like to search to filter the search results further.

Note - Using Offline Help

Note: If you prefer to always use offline Help, go to Edit > Preferences > File > Advanced in your Cakewalk software and select Always Use Offline Help.

If you are not connected to the internet, your Cakewalk software will default to showing offline help until an internet connection becomes available.