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	That's it! Next, you may want to [[How to license Wordfast Pro\|activate the license in WFP on your computer]] or [[How to check the license status in WFP\|check if your license is activated in WFP]].		That's it! Next, you may want to [[How to license Wordfast Pro\|activate the license in WFP on your computer]] or [[How to check the license status in WFP\|check if your license is activated in WFP]].
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	Please read the following for a workaround that will let you install Wordfast Pro: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchleab3a043/mac		Please read the following for a workaround that will let you install Wordfast Pro: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchleab3a043/mac
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		+	Watch the following video to see how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUkO2NUb32w

	== Linux ==		== Linux ==

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	That's it! Next, you may want to [[How to license Wordfast Pro\|activate the license in WFP on your computer]] or [[How to check the license status in WFP\|check if your license is activated in WFP]].		That's it! Next, you may want to [[How to license Wordfast Pro\|activate the license in WFP on your computer]] or [[How to check the license status in WFP\|check if your license is activated in WFP]].

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		+	'''NB!''' If you are running macOS 12.7 or newer and see the following warning: '''“Wordfast Pro.app” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.'''
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		+	Please read the following for a workaround that will let you install Wordfast Pro: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchleab3a043/mac

	== Linux ==		== Linux ==

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-NB! If Wordfast Pro fails to start (is stuck) after double-clicking the executable, then it is likely that you are missing the required '''libgconf-2-4''' package. If that's the case, stop Wordfast Pro (kill the process) and:
+NB! If Wordfast Pro fails to start (is stuck) after double-clicking the executable, then it is likely that you are missing the required '''libgconf-2-4''' package. If that's the case, stop Wordfast Pro (kill the process) and, if you are running a Debian-based distro:
 '''sudo apt-get update'''
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 Note: On Debian, the filename is "/etc/gdm3/daemon.conf", on Ubuntu and possibly some other Linux distributions it is "custom.conf". The best way to find out is to navigate to the '''gdm3''' directory and check name of the .conf file.
-If you are using Arch or another non-Debian-based Linux distro, where libgconf-2-4 is not available, you need to run:
+If you are using Arch or an Arch-based Linux distro, where libgconf-2-4 is not available in the repositories, you need to run:
 '''yay -Syy gconf'''
-If using Fedora:
+If using Fedora/Red Hat:
 '''sudo dnf install GConf2'''

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	Note: On Debian, the filename is "/etc/gdm3/daemon.conf", on Ubuntu and possibly some other Linux distributions it is "custom.conf". The best way to find out is to navigate to the '''gdm3''' directory and check name of the .conf file.		Note: On Debian, the filename is "/etc/gdm3/daemon.conf", on Ubuntu and possibly some other Linux distributions it is "custom.conf". The best way to find out is to navigate to the '''gdm3''' directory and check name of the .conf file.
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		+	If you are using Arch or another non-Debian-based Linux distro, where libgconf-2-4 is not available, you need to run:
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		+	'''yay -Syy gconf'''
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		+	If using Fedora:
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		+	'''sudo dnf install GConf2'''

	== References ==		== References ==

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 Download the .tgz archive from our website and unpack it. You can start Wordfast Pro directly from the unpacked folder by double-clicking the '''wordfast''' executable file. It is a good idea, however, to move the installation folder to where your other installed apps are.
 NB! If Wordfast Pro fails to start (is stuck) after double-clicking the executable, then it is likely that you are missing the required '''libgconf-2-4''' package. If that's the case, stop Wordfast Pro (kill the process) and:
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 Note: On Debian, the filename is "/etc/gdm3/daemon.conf", on Ubuntu and possibly some other Linux distributions it is "custom.conf". The best way to find out is to navigate to the '''gdm3''' directory and check name of the .conf file.
 == References ==

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	That's it! Next, you may want to [[How to license Wordfast Pro\|activate the license in WFP on your computer]] or [[How to check the license status in WFP\|check if your license is activated in WFP]].		That's it! Next, you may want to [[How to license Wordfast Pro\|activate the license in WFP on your computer]] or [[How to check the license status in WFP\|check if your license is activated in WFP]].
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		+	== Linux ==
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		+	Download the .tgz archive from our website and unpack it. You can start Wordfast Pro directly from the unpacked folder by double-clicking the '''wordfast''' executable file. It is a good idea, however, to move the installation folder to where your other installed apps are.
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		+	NB! If Wordfast Pro fails to start (is stuck) after double-clicking the executable, then it is likely that you are missing the required '''libgconf-2-4''' package. If that's the case, stop Wordfast Pro (kill the process) and:
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		+	'''sudo apt-get update'''
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		+	'''sudo apt-get install libgconf-2-4'''
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		+	Then try starting Wordfast Pro again.
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		+	If it still won't start, try disabling Wayland. To do this, you need to edit the configuration file:
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		+	'''sudo nano /etc/gdm3/custom.conf'''
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		+	Uncomment (remove # from) the line containing:
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		+	'''WaylandEnable=false'''
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		+	The save the file (ctrl + x and after that y ('yes') or another key for non-English and finally Enter).
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		+	Reboot your computer.
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		+	Note: On Debian, the filename is "/etc/gdm3/daemon.conf", on Ubuntu and possibly some other Linux distributions it is "custom.conf". The best way to find out is to navigate to the '''gdm3''' directory and check name of the .conf file.
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	== References ==		== References ==

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−	Download the latest version of [[Wordfast Pro]] (WFP) at [http://www.wordfast.com/store_download.html http://www.wordfast.com/store_download.html] and install it on your computer following the instructions below.	+	Download the latest version of [[Wordfast Pro]] (WFP) at [http://www.wordfast.com/store_download.html http://www.wordfast.com/store_download.html] and install it on your computer following the '''instructions below'''.
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		+	To be able to successfully install and use WFP, your computer system must meet the '''system requirements''' detailed under ''Specifications'' at [https://www.wordfast.com/products/wordfast_pro the Wordfast Pro webpage].

	== Windows ==		== Windows ==

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+Download the latest version of [[Wordfast Pro]] (WFP) at [http://www.wordfast.com/store_download.html http://www.wordfast.com/store_download.html] and install it on your computer following the instructions below.
-== Windows ==
+[[File:WFP Windows installer icon.png|thumb|Windows installer icon]]To install WFP in Windows<ref>WFP version 5.10 and above require a 64-bit version of Windows</ref>, follow these steps:
 # Double click on the downloaded MSI file and follow the installation wizard.
 # Make sure to install for “all users”.
-Note: If installation fails, see some advice on why [[Wordfast Pro fails to install in Windows]].
+That's it! Next, you may want to [[How to license Wordfast Pro|activate the license in WFP on your computer]] or [[How to check the license status in WFP|check if your license is activated in WFP]].
 == Mac ==
-. After downloading Wordfast Pro, double-click on the downloaded installer to open the installation wizard.
+[[File:Mac_installer_icon.png|thumb|200px|Mac installer icon]] To install WFP in MacOS<ref>MacOS 10.11 or newer is required.</ref>, follow these steps:
-[[File:Mac_installer_icon.png|alt=Mac installer icon]]
+<ol>
-. Drag the Wordfast Pro.app file onto the ''Applications'' folder.<ref>If you get a message saying ''An older item named “Wordfast Pro.app” already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it with the newer one you’re moving?'', click on ''Replace''. If you click on ''Keep Both'', you will have multiple installations of the same software and likely get confused. To be safe, you can always keep previous versions of the installer file in case you need to revert back to a previous version.</ref>
+<li>Drag the Wordfast Pro.app file onto the ''Applications'' folder.</li>
 [[File:Mac_installer.png|alt=Mac installer window]]
-. Open a Finder window and, on the lefthand column, click on the '''''Eject''''' button under '''''Devices''''' to close the installer.
+<li>Open a Finder window and, on the lefthand column, click on the '''''Eject''''' button under '''''Devices''''' to close the installer.</li>
-. Ok, all set! Now: [[How to license Wordfast Pro 5]]
+That's it! Next, you may want to [[How to license Wordfast Pro|activate the license in WFP on your computer]] or [[How to check the license status in WFP|check if your license is activated in WFP]].
 == References ==
 <references/>
 [[Category:Wordfast Pro]]

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