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megan123
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Unable to open the file

Post by megan123 » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:17 pm

Hi everyone! I need a quick help!!!!

Basically, I downloaded the trial version and then bought a new one. However, the trial version is 11.1.6 but I bought the one with the 11.0 version. Then when I open the file, it ran an error of "It was made with a newer version of Live. You need version Ableton Live 11.1.6 or newer to open it." How to open the trial file and then convert it to the old version? Or any other solution?

I appreciate it if someone are willing to help me.

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Re: Unable to open the file

Post by [jur] » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:34 pm

Simply update your L11.0 to the latest L11.1.6 from your ableton.com account, and/or by activating automatic updates in Live's Preferences.
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Re: Unable to open the file

Post by megan123 » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:37 pm

[jur] wrote:
Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:34 pm
Simply update your L11.0 to the latest L11.1.6 from your ableton.com account, and/or by activating automatic updates in Live's Preferences.
But does it mean no way to downgrade?

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Re: Unable to open the file

Post by Tarekith » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:43 pm

If you already bought Live 11, why would you want to run an older version?
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Re: Unable to open the file

Post by Rivanni » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:21 pm

But does it mean no way to downgrade?


No, you cannot open projects from 11.1.x in 11.0.x.

Like Tarekith said, simply update Live to 11.1.6. It fixes many bugs and also adds new features, so no reason not to update Live.

If you buy Live, the latest version is always offered as download in your Ableton account. Why did you install an old version in the first place?

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