Thank you for choosing FlowShare! Please take a moment to review the system requirements to ensure optimal performance. FlowShare is designed to work smoothly on most modern Windows computers, so you can start documenting processes with ease.
System requirements for FlowShare
Processor performance: FlowShare does not require exceptional processor performance. A standard processor, as found in most modern computers or servers, is usually sufficient. For optimum performance, we recommend a processor with at least 2 GHz.
Memory: The amount of memory required depends on the size and complexity of the documentation projects. For most applications, however, a RAM of 4 GB is sufficient. FlowShare saves temporary data and screenshots locally before they are processed. It is advisable to provide at least 500 MB of free hard disk space.
Graphics card: A special graphics card is not required. The software also works with integrated graphics solutions.
Operating system: FlowShare is compatible with Windows operating systems, including Windows Server versions running on your remote server. FlowShare runs on common, modern 64bit Windows computers.
FlowShare's performance depends on the screen resolution and CPU power. High resolutions with a weak CPU may reduce performance. Similarly, limited RAM can impact performance if your documentation includes many steps.
Install FlowShare locally
To install FlowShare, you can either ask your IT administrator or install it yourself—no admin rights are needed. Click on the MSI, follow the steps and simply choose a folder you have access to, like one in your user directory, instead of "C:/Program Files".
Silent installation by admins
You can perform a silent installation of FlowShare using the MSI installer. Silent installations allow software to be installed without user interaction, which is particularly useful for automated deployments.
These are the steps for testing the silent installation of FlowShare:
Download the MSI Installer
Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges
Right-click the Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator" to ensure you have the necessary permissions.
Execute the silent installation command:
msiexec /i "Path\to\Installer.msi" /qn INSTALLDIR="C:\Custom\Path"
/i Initiates the installation
/qn or /passive Sets the user interface level to 'no UI', ensuring the installation runs silently without prompts.
Replace "Path\to\Installer.msi" with the actual path to the MSI file.
Specify a custom installation directory with the INSTALLDIR
Since FlowShare uses an MSI installer, it supports most of the standard MSI command-line options. Some examples:
To uninstall FlowShare silently, you can use the same command with the
/xswitch. The command would be:msiexec /x "Path\to\Installer.msi" /qn
Replace "Path\to\Installer.msi" with the actual path to the FlowShare MSI file. The /x switch initiates the uninstallation, and /qn ensures it runs silently without any user interface.
To install FlowShare to all users on a device, you can use the
ALLUSERS=1parameter:msiexec /i "Path\to\Installer.msi" ALLUSERS=1 /qn
To get detailed logs about the installation or any errors about the installation, use this command and get more info:
msiexec /i "Path\to\Installer.msi" /L*v install.log
Portable version
If you can't use the installer or don't have admin rights on your Windows system, you can download the portable version of FlowShare. This version comes as a ZIP file containing all the necessary files, allowing you to run the application without installation. Simply extract the ZIP, and you're ready to go - no admin permissions required.
If you or your IT Department want to have more information, we have compiled a document that have all details about the FlowShare Service.
Warning from Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
When you begin installing FlowShare, you may see a warning from Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. This can occur if the installer hasn’t yet been downloaded by a large number of Windows users, preventing it from appearing on Microsoft’s “frequently downloaded applications” list. Applications not on this list will automatically trigger the SmartScreen alert (Source).
As FlowShare is updated on a regular basis including the installer, that’s why it’s not on the list.
Here’s how to install FlowShare despite the notice:
If Microsoft Defender SmartScreen appears, follow the link: “More Info”
On the following screen you should see “miraminds GmbH” as the publisher. The installer file is signed by miraminds GmbH, this way you know it’s safe to install as this signature cannot be forged.
Click on “Run Anyway” to install Flowshare.
