Numbershark 5 HOME Download

Numbershark 5 HOME Download


Downloading and activating Numbershark:

 For PCs running Windows 10/11  Note: Numbershark will not run in Windows 10 'S' Mode

  1. Click on the downloaded files 
  2. 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 OSX10.14 onwards

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 



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

Using 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:

If you will no longer be using Numbershark 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 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


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'










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