--Tom--

I've just downloaded/installed the recent beta version of MaxMSP, but when I run it, it tells me my trial has expired.

I have recently had the demo of the previous version on my machine and that has expired. Is 4.6 beta timed? How can I remove/reset the timer?

I've just downloaded/installed the recent beta version of MaxMSP, but when I run it, it tells me my trial has expired. 

4-6-beta-authorisation-issues

The 4.6 beta uses the same authorisation as 4.5.x versions of MaxMSP.

If a 4.5.x demo has timed out, then you can expect 4.6 not to work as well.

If you wish to run the beta - then request an authorisation through the normal channels for the machine you wish to run it on. Send an email to

challenge at cycling74 dot com with your user information, serial number etc.

If you do not own a license for MaxMSP but just wish to try another demo period out, you can always give it a try - no promises though, we have no special beta authorisation giveaway for the 4.6 beta as there is nothing that new in it.

If you wish to run the beta - then request an authorisation through the normal channels for the machine you wish to run it on. Send an email to 

4.6 beta authorisation issues