====== Installing Knald ======

===== System Requirements & GPU Drivers=====
  * Ensure that your PC meets the [[system_requirements_knald_1.1|system requirements]] set out for Knald.
  * Ensure that your GPU is running the latest WHQL drivers available from your vendor((You can get the latest Nvidia drivers [[http://www.geforce.com/Drivers|here]] and the latest AMD/ATI drivers [[http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx|here.]])) ((Some NVIDIA drivers have been reported to cause problems with OpenCL. For a full list please visit the driver issues section of the [[faq_knald_1.2#driver_issues|FAQ & Troubleshooting]] page.))


===== Downloading the latest Knald installer =====

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  - Log into your account on www.knaldtech.com
  - Navigate to https://www.knaldtech.com/licenses/
  - Hit the blue 'View Downloads & Details' button next to your purchase
  - Hit the blue 'Download Product' button next to your purchase
  - Make a note of your key which is listed on the page under the 'License Keys:' heading.



===== Run the Installer package =====

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  - Run the installer package
  - Read through the EULA and click 'I Agree' to proceed with the installation.
    * If you do not agree to the terms of the EULA you cannot proceed with the installation of Knald.
  - Ensure that Knald is checked under the 'Selected components to install' and hit 'Next'
  - Choose an install path that you wish Knald to be installed under and hit 'Next'. The default install path is 'C:\Program Files\Knald Technologies\Knald'
  - Hit 'Finish' to complete the installation.
  - Run Knald and enter your product key when prompted.


===== FAQ & Troubleshooting =====

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If you are having problems running Knald, please read through the [[faq_knald_1.2|FAQ & Troubleshooting]] page for assistance.