Numbershark 5 HOME Download

Numbershark 5 HOME Download


   Troubleshooting for HOME Downloads

Downloading and activating Numbershark:

On Windows 10/11

(Note: Numbershark will not run in Windows 10 'S' Mode)

  1. Click here to download the PC files (v5.007.03)  
  2. Click on the downloaded files 
  3. Follow on-screen instructions to install the files. Note: you will be asked to enter your 16 character licence key (you will find this in your licence email)
 
For MACs running OSX 10.9 to 10.15 and OS 11 to 12, Note: minor issues from OSX 10.14
Important!   'Unable to load Java Runtime Environment'  You may see this message if 'Java' is not installed on your computer/not up to date. Numbershark needs 'Java' in order to run: 1)  go to  www.java.com  to download the latest release of Java 2)  you may then need to re-start your browser (close all browser windows and re-open) 3) then install Numbershark

Once the files are downloaded you need to locate them in your downloads folder and install them onto your computer. This will open a drag and drop installation window. 
  • Click here to download the Mac files (v5.007.03)  
  • Mount the download disk image
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install. Note: you will be asked to enter your 16 character licence key (you will find this in your licence email)
  • When installation is complete - locate the Numbershark 5 Download application in the Numbershark 5 Download folder, under Applications to launch the program 


Getting Started - Numbershark opening screen:

(blue screen & fish swimming)
  1. In the 'Enter name' box, type the name of the person 'in charge' of the program (i.e. NOT the student name/s). Click 'OK'.
  2. Next you will be asked if you wish to become a Numbershark Administrator, select 'Yes'. Make a note of the name and password you have entered!
  3. As a Numbershark Administrator you now have overall control of the program/licence and can create up to 2 student accounts

Help - Using Numbershark: 

  1. Online user guide / manual (pdf)
  2. Video tutorials
InfoUsing Numbershark 5: you can access the full program manual (pdf) as well as video tutorials under 'Help' in the Numbershark menu bar. The same information is available online:  Using Numbershark.


Moving your Numbershark 5 Licence:

To move your Numbershark 5 licence from one computer to another, you need to first deactivate the licence and then reactivate it on a different computer.

To deactivate:

(note this will not move your user data)

1. Sign in to Numbershark as a Numbershark administrator

2. Go to the menu bar Admin / Advanced features / Deactivate 

3. To move the licence to the new computer, follow the instructions at the top of this page

Want to keep (i.e. move) your user data?...

Click here:  https://v5support.wordshark.co.uk/portal/kb/articles/migrating-users-and-data-and-numbershark-5-to-a-different-computer

Keeping Numbershark 5 current:

You can download updates by signing on as a Numbershark administrator, and clicking on the 'Help' menu, then 'Check for Updates'