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For a better experience, you may want to use the [https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads latest version of Flashpoint for Windows] instead of the current Mac beta. There are two main options for doing so:  
For a better experience, you may want to use the [https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads latest version of Flashpoint for Windows] instead of the current Mac version. There are two main options for doing so:  
* You can run Windows directly on your Mac using [https://support.apple.com/boot-camp Boot Camp].
* You can run Windows directly on your Mac using [https://support.apple.com/boot-camp Boot Camp].
* You can use virtualization software such as [https://www.parallels.com/ Parallels], [https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox] (which is free), or [https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html VMWare Fusion].
* You can use virtualization software such as [https://www.parallels.com/ Parallels], [https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox] (which is free), or [https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html VMWare Fusion].

Latest revision as of 19:43, 7 July 2025

For a better experience, you may want to use the latest version of Flashpoint for Windows instead of the current Mac version. There are two main options for doing so:

If you have enough disk space, Boot Camp is the most reliable option.

Once you have Windows up and running, follow these steps to install Flashpoint:

  1. Download Flashpoint if you haven't yet.
  2. Within your Windows environment, run the Flashpoint installer. You don't need to change any options, though you can if you want to.
    FlashpointInstaller.png
  3. When you're ready, click the "Install Flashpoint" button.
  4. After Flashpoint is done installing, double-click the new Flashpoint shortcut on your Windows desktop to start playing!