CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 - Readme Notes

Contents

• System Requirements
• Installation
• Trial, Academic, and OEM Versions
• Technical Support

System Requirements

• Windows 10*, 64-bit, with latest Updates
  
• Intel Core i3/5/7/9 or AMD Ryzen 3/5/7/9/Threadripper, EPYC
• OpenCL 1.2-enabled video card with 3+ GB VRAM
• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended).
• 4.3 GB available hard disk space for application and installation files
• Mouse, tablet or multi-touch screen
• Display resolution
  • 1280 x 720 screen resolution at 100% (96 dpi)
• DVD drive optional (for box installation)
• Internet connection required to install and authenticate CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and access some of the included software components, online features and content.
  

* CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 supports Windows 10, version 2004, 20H2 and later versions being released during the lifecycle of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021.

Installation

Before installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021

• Make sure that your system date and time are set correctly.
• Close all applications, including all virus detection programs and applications that are open in the system tray or on the Windows taskbar. Not doing so may increase the installation time and interfere with installation.
• Make sure that you have enough free disk space available on the drive where you want to install the applications.
• Close all running programs.
• Install CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 in its own directory to avoid conflicts with previous versions.

Network/Workstation

• For network administrators, a Network Deployment Guide is available to organizations that purchase multiple licenses of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021. For more information, contact Corel's Licensing Department or Customer Service.

Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021

Before you begin, read "Before installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021" above.

• Insert the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 disc in the DVD drive.
  If the Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, select the DVD drive, and then double-click setup.exe.
• Follow the instructions for installing the application.

Uninstalling CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021

To uninstall CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 (Windows 10)

1. On the Start screen, hold down, or right-click one of the applications included in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021.
2. Tap or click Uninstall open the Programs and Features page of the Control Panel.
3. Select CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 from the list, and choose Uninstall/Change. 
4. In the installation wizard, enable the Remove option. 
   If you want to keep your user files such as preferences, presets, user-created fills, and customized files, leave the Remove user files check box disabled.

Trial, Academic, and OEM Versions

Not all components are available in our Trial, Academic, and OEM versions. Unavailable components may include Corel applications, features, third-party utilities and extra content files. However, some of these components may still be referred to within the applications and within the documentation.

Technical Support

Certain versions of Corel products - including OEM, "white box," jewel case (CD or DVD only), trial, and academic versions - are not eligible for technical support.

However, all versions of Corel products have access to the following Web-based support resources:

• Corel Support website (www.corel.com/support) - Install Center, Learning Center, and more
• Corel Knowledgebase (www.corel.com/knowledgebase) - searchable database of known issues and FAQs

09.09.2021