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Installation of Program

WINDOWS:

  1. After downloading the installation files, unzip or extract the files, using the built-in Windows file unzipper or another similar program.
  2. Right-click the ZIP file. In the drop-down menu, click “Extract All…” The unzip window will open, with a default destination for the unzipped files. If you want to unzip the files to a different folder, click “Browse…” and choose a location.
  3. Click “Extract” and the files will be unzipped and copied to the folder you chose.
  4. Navigate to the unzipped files and click through one or more folders until you see “setup.exe”. Double-click this file to activate the installation.
  5. If you see a green screen headed “Windows protected your PC” click “More info” then “Run anyway.”
  6. Click Next twice, then review the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy (in the URL links), click Next, review the End User License Agreement, click “I Agree”, then Next. If you (i) want to create a desktop shortcut and (ii) want to start the application immediately after you finish installing it, check the two boxes displayed on this page.
  7. Click Next and review the location of the installed program. If you are OK with the default location, click Next. If you wish to accept the default shortcut location, click Next again.
  8. Finally, click the Install button.
  9. After the app is installed, click Finish to launch the app or click the desktop icon for SongwritersdB.
  10. In order to activate the program and access all the Pro-level features, click “Click here” at the bottom of the pop-up. (“Already have a license code? Click here.“) You will need to copy the license key from the email you received from us and paste it into the license key box, together with the same email you used when you purchased the license or otherwise registered. Click “Activate Now”.
  11. Now you should be fully activated! Under normal circumstances, you will not need to re-enter your license key (such as after updates, etc.).

MAC:

  1. After downloading, double-click the .zip file.
  2. Double click the resulting .dmg file.
  3. A window opens up showing your Applications folder and the new SongwritersdB file.
  4. Drag the file into the Applications folder.
  5. Open the Applications folder and double-click on the SongwritersdB file to activate the installation.
  6. Click “Open” on the screen asking “Are you sure you want to open it?”
  7. In order to activate the program and access all the Pro-level features, click “Click here” at the bottom of the pop-up. (“Already have a license code? Click here.“) You will need to copy the license key from the email you received from us and paste it into the license key box, together with the same email you used when you purchased the license or otherwise registered. Click “Activate Now”.
  8. Now you should be fully activated! Under normal circumstances, you will not need to re-enter your license key (such as after updates, etc.).

NOTE RE ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS: This app is fully approved and not malware! If you get warnings from your anti-virus program, be sure to click “Allow” or “Accept” to permit the app to install. (See “Anti-Virus Settings”, below)