Wordshark 5 HOME Download
Downloading and activating Wordshark:
For PCs running Windows 10/11 Note: Wordshark will not run in Windows 'S' Mode
- Click here to download the PC files (v5.007.03)
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Click on the downloaded files
- 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)
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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. Wordshark 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 Wordshark
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 Wordshark 5 Download application in the Wordshark 5 Download folder, under Applications to launch the program
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Wordshark opening screen (blue screen & fish swimming)
- 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'.
- Next you will be asked if you wish to become a Wordshark Administrator, select 'Yes'. Make a note of the name and password you have entered!
- As a Wordshark Administrator you now have overall control of the program/licence and can create up to 2 student accounts
Using Wordshark 5: you can access the full program manual (pdf) as well as video tutorials under 'Help' in the Wordshark menu bar. The same information is available online: Using Wordshark.
Moving your Wordshark 5 Licence:If you will no longer be using Wordshark 5 on a computer, you can deactivate the licence and then activate it on a different computer.
Want to keep (i.e. move) your user data?...
Don't want to keep (i.e. move) your user data?...1. Sign in to Wordshark as a Wordshark 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
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Keeping Wordshark 5 current:
You can download updates by signing on as a Wordshark administrator, and click the Help menu / Check for Updates
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