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Installing and starting FreeHand

This section describes how to install FreeHand on your hard disk and start the application.

Before you begin, make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed under System requirements. Read the Read Me document on the FreeHand CD-ROM for late-breaking information.

To install and start FreeHand in Windows:

1

Disable any virus-protection application.

2

Insert the FreeHand CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

3

Follow the onscreen instructions. The FreeHand installer prompts you to enter the serial number found on your registration card.

4

Launch FreeHand from the Windows Start menu by selecting Start > Programs > Macromedia FreeHand 10 > FreeHand 10.

To install and start FreeHand on the Macintosh:

1

Insert the FreeHand CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

2

From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels > Extensions Manager.

3

Disable virus-protection extensions and restart your computer.

The root folder of the CD-ROM appears on your desktop.

4

Open the FreeHand 10 folder.

5

Double-click the FreeHand 10 Installer icon to launch the FreeHand installer.

6

When the FreeHand installer screen displays, follow the onscreen instructions.

The FreeHand installer prompts you to enter the serial number found on your registration card.

Once the installation is complete, the FreeHand folder opens on your desktop.

7

If prompted, restart your computer.

 
Uninstalling FreeHand

To uninstall FreeHand, you should use Add/Remove Programs (Windows) or the installer (Macintosh) to ensure that all FreeHand files are removed from your system.

To uninstall FreeHand in Windows:

1

Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2

Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

3

Select Macromedia FreeHand 10 from the list of programs that can be removed.

4

Click the Add/Remove button.

5

Follow the onscreen instructions.

The uninstaller removes all FreeHand 10 program files from your system.

Note: If you try to delete FreeHand files manually, several files and registry database entries may be left on your computer.

To uninstall FreeHand on the Macintosh:

1

Insert the FreeHand CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive and launch the installer.

2

From the Install screen, a pop-up menu prompts you to select an option. Select Uninstall.

3

Follow the onscreen instructions.

The uninstaller removes all FreeHand application files from your computer.

Note: If you used custom installation to install FreeHand in a folder other than the default folder, you must specify the same folder when uninstalling.