I just upgraded to 3.7.4 using choco upgrade markdownmonster, but now I get this unregistered version message.

Also the Chocolatey upgrade gives version 3.7.4, and not 3.7.4.1. This is no big problem, I remember that you have commented on this issue before. I can live with being a little behind... 😃

Unfortunately I can't use the regular installation procedure since some of the installation files are "quarantined" by my anti-virus program. It's "un-quarantined" after a day or two, but I can't use MdM in the meantime. Chocolatey upgrade doesn't give me that problem.

This is due to a change that was made in 3.6 and later where the installer nukes the entire install before installing the new version. With current installs this isn't a problem as it installs into Program Files\Markdown Monster. However, old installation installed into %localappdata%\Markdown Monster and the installer continues to use that same install location when you 'update'.

The problem is that MM now stores the registration key (and a few other temporary data items) in the local app location, so if it gets wiped out your registration is essentially removed.

Solution:

• Uninstall Markdown Monster (from Windows Add Remove Programs)
• Re-Install Markdown Monster
• Make sure it doesn't use Local AppUser location - should be Program Files

You should be able to uninstall, then reinstall with Chocolatey or WinGet. As long as you uninstall explicitly, it should remove the original install folder.

+++ Rick ---

Thanks, worked perfectly.