Wordshark 5 HOME Download

Wordshark 5 HOME Download

Downloading and activating Wordshark:

For PCs running Wind​ows 10/11  Note: Wordshark will not run in Windows '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. 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 
 


















Wordshark 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 Wordshark Administrator, select 'Yes'. Make a note of the name and password you have entered!
  3. 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?...

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

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

Keeping Wordshark 5 current:

You can download updates by signing on as a Wordshark administrator, and click the Help menu / Check for Updates