: Users with a valid license for Crystal Reports XI Release 1 can often upgrade to R2 for free.
: Official support for Crystal Reports XI R2 ended on June 30, 2011 , meaning it no longer receives security patches or mainstream updates from SAP. Known Limitations Crystal Reports XI R2
: Crystal Reports XI R2 does not have a native 64-bit runtime. It must be run in 32-bit emulation mode on 64-bit systems. : Users with a valid license for Crystal
: Some users have reported "installer nightmares" when upgrading from R1 and recommend a clean install of the R2 full build instead. It must be run in 32-bit emulation mode on 64-bit systems
: For maximum stability and compatibility, it is recommended to install Service Pack 6 (SP6) for R2.
: Report authors can design directly within leading .NET and Java development tools. Maintenance and Upgrades