OpenBook 8 Downloads

OpenBook Updater

Download the file below to update your current 32-bit OpenBook 8 installation to version 8.0.5062, or to version 8.0.5071 if using the dongle release of OpenBook. You must have OpenBook 8 installed in order to install this update.

Note: If you are installing to a 64-bit Windows Vista or any Windows 7 computer, you may need a new OpenBook CD in order to perform the installation. To install in Windows 64-bit Vista, you need a disk shipped from Freedom Scientific since April 2009. If you are installing into any version of Windows 7, you need a disk shipped from Freedom Scientific since November 2009. Contact Freedom Scientific or your local dealer to obtain a new CD.


Do the following to download and install the OpenBook 8 update:

  1. Ensure that OpenBook 8 is currently installed on your computer.
  2. Select the appropriate FTP or HTTP download links that appear at the end of this procedure.
  3. When the dialog box opens, choose Save and select a location where you can easily find the downloaded executable file.
  4. Run the executable and choose Next to begin the update.
  5. Reboot your computer, if prompted, to complete the update.

Free OpenBook 8 Updater English (66 MB - FTP download)
Free OpenBook 8 Updater English (66 MB - HTTP download)

40-hour Demonstration Version of OpenBook

The following briefly describes how to download and install the 40-hour version of OpenBook 8.

  1. Select the appropriate FTP or HTTP download links that appear at the end of this procedure.
  2. When the dialog box opens, choose Save and select a location where you can easily find the downloaded executable file.
  3. Run the executable and follow the talking installer instructions.
  4. Reboot your computer if you are prompted to when installing the Demo software.

Note: If you are prompted to reboot, and your system does not proceed automatically with the installation, launch the installation file again.


Free OpenBook 8 DEMO 32- and 64-bit - English (252 MB - FTP download)
Free OpenBook 8 DEMO 32- and 64-bit - English (252 MB - HTTP download)

Additional Documentation and Support Links

For downloads of earlier versions of OpenBook, visit the Additional OpenBook Downloads page.