Installing Fireworks

This section explains how to install Fireworks.

Be sure to read the release notes on the Macromedia website at www.macromedia.com/go/fireworks_documentation for late-breaking information or instructions.

To install Fireworks:

Insert the Fireworks CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
Do one of the following:
- In Windows, the Fireworks installation program starts automatically.
- On the Macintosh, double-click the Fireworks Installer icon.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
The installation program prompts you to enter the required information.
If prompted, restart your computer.

Registering Fireworks

It's a good idea to register your copy of Macromedia Fireworks, electronically or by mail. You can register electronically during the product activation process when you first launch Fireworks.

By registering, you get on the priority list to receive up-to-the-minute notices about upgrades and new Macromedia products. You will receive timely e-mail notices about product updates and new content appearing on both the www.macromedia.com and www-euro.macromedia.com websites.

To register your copy of Fireworks, do one of the following:

Select Help > Online Registration and fill out the electronic form.
Select Help > Print Registration, print the form, and mail it to the address shown on the form.

Viewing the files installed with Fireworks

At some point you may need to view or access the files installed with Fireworks. During installation, Fireworks places files in various locations on your system. It's important to understand why these files reside where they do. For more information, see Working with configuration files.

Macintosh users should pay special attention to the format Fireworks uses to store the application and its default configuration files. For more information, see Viewing package contents (Macintosh only).

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