Molby > Introduction > Installation

# Installation

## 1. Supported Platforms

Molby runs on the following platforms.

- Microsoft Windows (XP or later).
- Mac OS X (10.4 or later, PowerPC or Intel).

Installation procedures are described below for each of these platforms.

## 2. Get the Software

Download from the official distribution web site, http://sourceforge.jp/projects/molby/.

## 3. Installation

### 3-1. Microsoft Windows

The Windows version is provided as a standard setup package (`SetupMolby.exe`). Double-click the setup package, and follow the instructions. If you are not sure, just select "OK" to go proceed.

After installation is finished, you will find the Molby application registered in the "Start" menu under the item "All Programs."

### 3-2. Mac OS X

The Mac version is provided as a disk image (`Molby.dmg`). Double-click the disk image file, and you will find a virtual disk drive mounted on the desktop. Find the Molby application inside it, and drag it to the "Applications" folder in your hard drive.

Note: The Mac version is provided as a universal binary, which runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel platforms.

## 4. Uninstallation

### 4-1. Microsoft Windows

Use the uninstaller in the Molby folder. You can access the Molby folder from the "Start" menu (Start -> All Programs -> Molby).

### 4-2. Mac OS X

Trash the Molby application in the "Applications" folder.