The first time you run Origin, it should be licensed and know where your User Files are located. Origin 2018 and later versions share a common license file and User Files Folder. If you are upgrading from Origin 2018 or a later version, the process should be pretty painless.It is therefore not necessary to install or uninstall a previous version of Origin before upgrading. The Origin upgrade installs into a new program folder - it does not update a previous version.Upgrading Origin Origin, Upgrading Origin, Licensing License Management User Files, Transferring Installing Origin 11.1 Node-locked Licenses (Computer ID-based).11 System Transfers - Deactivating a License.3.2 How to Correct or Change your Serial Number After you Complete an Installation.3.1 How to Proceed if You Already Have the Origin Trial Version Installed.2 Notes for Administrators of Multi-user Packages.