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:::tip{title="Easily share company and engineer details between machines"}
You can easily share company and engineer details between machines.  Read how to do that here [exporting company details](https://www.shineforms.co.uk/docs/company-details-export).
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# Download the installer

To install Shine Forms on your computer, first download the Shine Forms installer file. You can download the lastest installer directly from the link below:

[www.shineforms.co.uk/download/latest](https://www.shineforms.co.uk/download/latest)

_If you are looking for a Shine Forms pre-release version, see the section later in this page._

## Running the installer

Next, just double-click on the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

![Screenshot of the Shine Forms installer](https://www.shineforms.co.uk/docs/_img/installer.png)

# Pre-release versions

:::warning
We make pre-release available for customers who need early access to a fix or a feature. Unless you're sure you need that please stay with the [current release version](https://www.shineforms.co.uk/docs/installing#download-the-installer).
:::


A pre-release is a version of the program that has some changes or fixes but has not yet been released. It is still being tested and you _may find that some things do not work as reliably as expected_.

**If you are in any doubt, only install from the main download location above.**

When a release candidate is available, the installer can be found here:

[www.shineforms.co.uk/download/prerelease](https://www.shineforms.co.uk/download/prerelease)

## Pre-release version "small print"

When using a pre-release version, please note the following:

* Pre-release versions are still being tested and you may find some things don't work as expected.  We will, of course, work closely with you to fix anything that you may encounter and you can always just reinstall the latest version.
* If you export certificates from this version then anyone importing them will also need to use the same pre-release version or a later version.

That said, you can always download and install the current installer again from our [website](https://www.shineforms.co.uk/download).

# Installing prerequisites

In the rare circumstance that your copy of Windows 10 is not fully updated, the Shine Forms installer may also download and install some Windows components it needs. This will take longer and the installer might restart.

![Screenshot showing Shine Forms installer downloading Windows components](https://www.shineforms.co.uk/docs/_img/installer-dotnet.png)