I purchased a downloadable game. Do I have to repurchase it if I reinstall my program, or install it on my second computer?
Affected Products:
Operating Systems: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP
The Solution:
No. Just reinstall and reactivate the program (or install and activate it on your 2nd computer), then download and install the latest program updates, as well as the EXE file for the game you purchased.
To download program updates:
Start the PDG program
Click on Study PDG Gold
On the top menu, click on Tools
Select "Check for Updates"
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install any available updates
To install updates on a computer without internet access: Download and save the file on another computer, copy the file to a USB drive, CD, etc., then double-click on the file to install it on your other computer. You may also download updates directly from these links (also accessible in the program via Tools, Connect with McMillan):
To download (or redownload) your purchased game:
Login to your account on www.mcmguides.com
On the left menu, click on "View My Account"
Click on the "View" button next to your order for the game
Click on the "Download Now" button below your game order info
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install your game
- Vista Users: Save the file first, then Run it
To install the game on a computer without internet access: Download and save the file on another computer, copy the file to a USB drive, CD, etc., then double-click on the file to install it on your other computer.
To access your game:
Start the program
On the Main Menu, click on the Arcade
Click the gold arrow on the right side of the screen (for either Study or Break Games) then click on your new game
Note: If the gold arrow doesn't appear on your screen, you need to download and install the program updates and/or your game's EXE file. If you purchased and installed your game while on the Arcade screen, simply close then reopen the Arcade.
