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HALion 6 update FAQ

Will HALion 6 replace my HALion 5 or 4 applications, or will it be installed in parallel?
I am a HALion 1, HALion 2 or HALion 3 user and I would like to update, too!
Are projects created with HALion 4 or 5 compatible with HALion 6?
Will the HALion 6 update replace my HALion 5 license?
Can I move the HALion 6 license from the USB-eLicenser to the Soft-eLicenser?
Does the HALion 6 license include previous HALion versions?
Is HALion Sonic 3 included in HALion 6?
Will the HALion 6 Trial replace my HALion 5 installation?
On how many systems can I use HALion 6?
What are the system requirements for HALion 6?


Will HALion 6 replace my HALion 5 or 4 applications, or will it be installed in parallel?
HALion 6 will replace your HALion 5 or HALion 4 plug-in installation. After the installation of HALion 6 HALion 5 will not be available on your system.
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I am a HALion 1, HALion 2 or HALion 3 user and I would like to update, too!
Sorry, we don't offer updates from HALion 1, 2 or 3 anymore.
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Are projects created with HALion 4 or 5 compatible with HALion 6?
Yes, after the update, your projects will automatically load HALion 6. Please notice that HALion 6 is 64-bit only.
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Will the HALion 6 update replace my HALion 5 license?
Yes, the HALion 6 update will replace your HALion 5 license on your USB-eLicenser.
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Can I move the HALion 6 license from the USB-eLicenser to the Soft-eLicenser?
No, the license cannot be moved to the Soft-eLicenser. Our eLicenser team is investigating a solution to move the license.
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Does the HALion 6 license include previous HALion versions?
No, the HALion 6 license only covers HALion 6. Previously, HALion 5 also covered HALion 4 and HALion 3. Unfortunately, this is not possible with HALion 6 due to the switch from USB-eLicenser (dongle) to Soft-eLicenser (license container on hard disk).

If you need a separate HALion 5 license to use the 32-bit HALion 5 on a separate system, please get in touch with the support via MySteinberg. They will provide you with a dedicated HALion 5 add-on license that can be used in parallel to your HALion 6. It won’t be possible on the same system though, since HALion 6 replaces the HALion 5 application. The HALion 5 Add-on license is a USB-eLicenser license and will also cover previous licenses like HALion 4 and HALion 3.
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Is HALion Sonic 3 included in HALion 6?
Yes, the plug-in and the library are completely included in HALion 6 and covered by the HALion 6 license.
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Will the HALion 6 Trial replace my HALion 5 installation?
Yes, the HALion 6 Trial will replace your HALion 5 installation as well. If you want to go back to HALion 5, you need to uninstall HALion 6 and re-install HALion 5.
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On how many systems can I use HALion 6?
The Soft-eLicenser can only be used on one system at a time. The license can be moved to the USB-eLicenser though to use the license on different systems.

Please visit the Soft-eLicenser FAQ for detailed information.
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What are the system requirements for HALion 6?

HALion 6 requires Windows 7 64-Bit or later resp. Mac OS X 10.11 or later. Please note that HALion 6 cannot be used with 32-bit versions of Windows!

The complete system requirements are listed on the HALion 6 product page .

Additional requirements on Windows 7 64-Bit

Running Windows Update with all optional updates included will make sure that the required Windows 7 updates are installed.

In case you prefer maintaining your system manually, use the Microsoft support links above to directly go to the corresponding Microsoft support page, where you can find the downloads and detailed information.

How to verify if you have Service Pack 1 installed

According to the Service Pack 1 page : "To check if Windows 7 SP1 is already installed on your PC, select the Start button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. If Service Pack 1 is listed under Windows edition, SP1 is already installed on your PC."

How to verify if you have Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 and Platform Update for Windows 7 installed

  • Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
  • In the left column, click on 'View installed updates'.
  • A long list of installed updates will appear.
  • Find the search field at the upper right.
  • Enter 'Framework' and press [Enter] to search for the Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 installation.
  • Enter 'Framework' and press [Enter] to search for the Platform Update for Windows 7. (Complete file name: Windows6.1-KB2670838-x64.msu)

If one of the required Windows 7 updates are missing, please run Windows Update and include the optional updates or install the updates manually by using the Microsoft support links above.
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