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== Running Windows on your Mac ==
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 beta. 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].
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If you have enough disk space, Boot Camp is the most reliable option.  
If you have enough disk space, Boot Camp is the most reliable option.  


If you'd like to use Flashpoint in Parallels, here are the steps to set it up:
Once you have Windows up and running, follow these steps to install Flashpoint:
# [https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads Download Flashpoint] if you haven't yet.
# [https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads Download Flashpoint] if you haven't yet.
# Within your Windows environment in Parallels, run the Flashpoint installer. When it opens, select the Components you want to install. Components can be installed/uninstalled at any time with the Manager. <br> [[File:FlashpointInstaller.png]]
# Within your Windows environment, run the Flashpoint installer. You don't need to change any options, though you can if you want to. <br> [[File:FlashpointInstaller.png]]
# Click the "Install Flashpoint" button. After Flashpoint is done extracting, open the Windows File Explorer.
# When you're ready, click the "Install Flashpoint" button.  
# Assuming you did not change the download location, click "This PC" on the left sidebar. Double-click the C: drive, then find and double-click the "Flashpoint" folder within it.
# After Flashpoint is done installing, double-click the new Flashpoint shortcut on your Windows desktop to start playing!
# Double-click the "Start Flashpoint" shortcut to start playing!


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Latest revision as of 16:51, 14 October 2023

For a better experience, you may want to use the latest version of Flashpoint for Windows instead of the current Mac beta. 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!
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