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How do I install or upgrade Boxee?

marcel hass Jun 23, 2009

Boxee is currently available for Ubuntu Linux (Karmic and Jaunty), Mac OS X (Intel-based Snow Leopard, Leopard and Tiger), Apple TV and Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista and 7). Check out the minimum requirements for Boxee.

To download the Boxee application you will need to register at the Boxee website and download the relevant version during the registration process. If you have already registered to Boxee in the past, just login to the website using your username and password, and click on the Download option in the menu to go to the download page.

Installing Boxee on Windows and Mac is quite a straightforward process, accompanied by instructions on screen. Just follow each and every step as requested, and the installation should complete just fine.

Installing Boxee on AppleTV

In order to install Boxee on the AppleTV you need to do the following:

  1. Download the ATVUSB-Creator from http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/
  2. Insert a "bootable" USB drive into your Pc/Mac
  3. Run the ATVUSB-Creator
  4. Click on Create Using /or Patchstick
  5. Remove the USB drive and plug it into your Apple TV
  6. Power on your Apple TV and the patchstick will run the ATV bootloader
  7. After the bootloader finishes, remove it and restart your Apple TV
  8. It now has options for Boxee / XBMC on the main menu
  9. Click on Boxee, then select update launcher and  then update Boxee Beta
  10. Once boxee is done installing, restart your Apple TV
  11. Click "Boxee"

    12. Note: Patchstick Creator Guides: http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/w/list

Installing Boxee on Ubuntu Linux

  1. Go to website and download the appropriate version
  2. Double click on the deb file.

To run Boxee, Applications > Sound & Video > Boxee


Upgrading Boxee

To ensure Boxee runs smoothly, users are encouraged to perform a "clean install" when upgrading Boxee, which includes deleting the UserData folder. 

  1. Delete the Boxee application.
  2. Delete the UserData folder, found here depending on your operating system:
  • Linux: ~/.boxee/UserData/
  • Mac OS/X: ~/Library/Application Support/BOXEE/UserData/
  • AppleTV: ~/Library/Application\ Support/BOXEE/UserData/
  • Windows Vista: C:\Users\<windows user name>\AppData\Roaming\BOXEE\userdata\
  • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\<your windows user name>\Application Data\BOXEE\userdata\
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