Read&Write Software Installation - Windows

Step 1: Get Your Software and Product Code

What you need to know: When you buy Read&Write, you'll get an email with a special code called your "Product Code." Think of this like a key that unlocks your software.

What to do:

• Check your email for the Product Code (save this - you'll need it later!)
• Download the software from the Read&Write Software Downloads page

If you are having trouble finding the file you downloaded:

Make sure you have the "View tab" selected in your file explorer settings. This will show options to control the view of files.

After you check the "Hidden Items" option, you should be able to see the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.

Step 2: Easy Installation (If Your School/Work Uses Google or Microsoft)

This is for you if: Your school or workplace uses Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs) or Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word Online).

What to do: Install Read&Write the same way you normally install programs. When it asks you to sign in, use your school or work account.

Step 3: Installation for Schools/Workplaces (Without Google or Microsoft)

This is for you if: Your school or workplace doesn't use Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, OR you're not sure.

What this means: You'll need to use a special setup tool to prepare the software for multiple people to use.

What to do:

1. Use the "Multi-User Setup Tool" (this creates a special installation file)
2. This creates a file called "ReadAndWriteConfig.msi" - think of this as a customized installer
3. Install both this file and the main Read&Write program

Step 4: Skip the Sign-In (Optional)

This is for you if: You want people to use Read&Write without having to create accounts or sign in.

What to do: When using the Multi-User Setup Tool, choose the option that says "no sign-in required." This lets people use the software immediately without creating accounts.

Step 5: Save Everyone's Preferences in One Place

What this means: When people customize Read&Write (like changing colors or voice settings), you can save those preferences in a shared location so they're available on any computer.

What to do:

1. In the Multi-User Setup Tool, choose "In a network folder of my choice"
2. Pick a shared folder that everyone can access (ask your IT person for help)
3. Make sure the folder has the right permissions - there should be two folders inside called "Admin" and "Users"

Complete Setup: Multiple Computers on Your Network

This is the full process for: Schools or offices that want Read&Write on many computers.

Step 1: Install the Tools

Install both Read&Write and the Multi-User Setup Tool on one computer first.

Step 2: Choose "Network of Computers"

Open the setup tool and select this option - it means you're setting up multiple computers.

Step 3: Pick Where to Store Settings

Choose where to save everyone's personal preferences (see Step 5 above for details).

Step 4: Enter Your Product Code

Type in the code from your purchase email - this activates the software.

Step 5: Create and Install

Save the configuration file and install it along with Read&Write on all your computers.

Simple Setup: Just One Computer

This is for: Installing Read&Write on just one computer that multiple people will use.

Step 1: Install the Software

Install Read&Write and the Multi-User Setup Tool.

Step 2: Choose "Only This Computer"

Select this option since you're just setting up one computer.

Step 3: Enter Your Code and Finish

Type your Product Code and click "Create" - you're done!

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