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PaintForge is distributed as an intuitive Installer Executable (Windows) or a simple self contained compressed App file (macOS). After installation PanelForge can be opened via the 'PaintForge' item added to the 'Windows Start Menu' (Windows) or by double clicking the App file (macOS).

===Preparation===

Make sure the target computer system reaches the minimum [[PaintForge System Requirements]]. Carefully refer to this PanelForge documentation when required.

The PanelForge software is provided directly in three forms:
* '''PaintForge-X_X_X-macOS-Universal.zip''' - A compressed self contained 'macOS App' File. Simply uncompress and drag to Application folder to Install. Drag the Application File to the macOS 'Dock' for quick access.
* '''PaintForge-X_X_X-Win64.exe''' - A Windows installer executable that will install the PanelForge Program directory and register the PanelForge executable with Windows.

Offical PaintForge downloads are provided via the following third-parties:
* '''Apple 'Mac App Store'.'''
* '''Microsoft Windows 'App Store'.'''

===Windows Installation===

If you have already installed a previous version of ‘ PaintForge’ you will be prompted for it to be uninstalled before continuing.

* First 'double click' the '''PaintForge-X_X_X-Win64.exe''' installer executable file icon.
* Then simply follow the simple on-screen instructions.

<small>The installer will install the following items:
* The PanelForge program directory (default into the Windows ‘ProgramFiles’ directory).
* A Shortcut to the PaintForge executable and uninstaller executable into the Windows Start Menu.
* Registry entries for PaintForge Document ‘pfc’ file format association.
* Registry entries for PaintForge Document file format icons for use in Windows Explorer.
* Registry entry for PaintForge uninstaller for use with the ‘Installed apps’ Windows Settings.
</small>

===Windows Uninstallation===

First, exit PaintForge if open before proceeding with uninstallation.

To uninstall PanelForge the Windows 'Uninstall or Change a Program' Control Panel can be used.
The following instructions refer to Windows 11, under other versions of Windows the method may vary.

# Open the Windows 'Settings' using the start menu item.
# Click the 'Apps' item from the list on the left.
# Click the 'Installed apps' item from the main list.
# Locate the 'PaintForge ' item in the app list.
# Click the '...' menu button and select 'Uninstall'
# Select ‘Yes’ when prompted to uninstall 'PaintForge.
# You have now have successfully uninstalled 'PaintForge’.

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