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How do I Renew SAS 9?

Below is an example of how to renew SAS 9.1 (or 9.1.2 or 9.1.3) based on a SID file.

Step A: Obtain the renewal file from CIT:

  1. Go to CIT's website at http://cusoftware.cornell.edu/licenses/sas.html.
  2. Download the appropriate file for your version of SAS.
  3. Save the file that you download from CIT as a ".txt" file to a folder on your PC, and remember where you've saved it!

TIP:  To determine what version of SAS you currently have:

  1. Start --> All Programs --> SAS ---> SAS9.1.
  2. From the "helpmenu --> choose "About SAS..."
  3. Close SAS when you are done.

Step B:  Open the SAS renewal utility and follow the instructions you see on the screen.  Below is an example:

  1. Start -> All Programs -> SAS -> SAS 9.1 Utilities -> Renew SAS Software.
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  1. Then you should see the window below: 
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    • You can the use the Browse button to locate the SID file, or type in the path and file name. Then choose "Next".
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  1. You should see a window like this.  Choose "OK".
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  1. Choose "Renew".

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  • You should see this window:

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