Windows: The minimum system requirements for a Mnova installation are the ones needed to run Windows 7 or higher. Help: How to install and uninstall Mnova, MestreNova Manual If the problem still persists, please contact Science Library. If your license key is not being recognized, try connecting to the campus network using VPN to see if this fixes the problem. Please also note that the software 'checks-in' with the license key server every 90 days. Note: to activate the software in Step 2, you must be on campus or connected via VPN. Open the software and, when prompted, install the license keys. Step 2: Download Mnova from the publisher's website and install the program. Save the software license keys on your computer. Step 1: Please send a request for license keys to the Science Library using your email address. The license agreement is renewed in April and new license keys should be requested. The NMR, MS, NMRP, Verify, and DB client plugins are integrated into Mnova so they don't need to be installed separately. Mnova is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux Systems (see technical specifications below). We have a campus-wide site license to MNova software that includes some of their plugins ( see list). Mnova software is available on the cluster computers located in libraries, dorms, and the academic virtual desktop. Access to Mnova software is limited to current students, faculty, and staff at Stanford.