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==Screencast-O-Matic==
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===How do you install Screencast-O-Matic?===
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Here are the instructions for installing Screencast-O-Matic on a Windows 7 pc, using the Firefox web browser.
 
Here are the instructions for installing Screencast-O-Matic on a Windows 7 pc, using the Firefox web browser.
 
You can also download Screencast-O-Matic using Chrome and on a Mac.
 
You can also download Screencast-O-Matic using Chrome and on a Mac.
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** Instead, at this point, you have two choices: Download the launcher or Download the full app. See below for detailed install instructions for each choice.
 
** Instead, at this point, you have two choices: Download the launcher or Download the full app. See below for detailed install instructions for each choice.
  
==Download the Screencast-O-Matic launcher==
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==+Download the Screencast-O-Matic launcher==+
 
* In the middle of the web page, below the heading "Get recorder launcher!", click on the ''Download launcher'' link
 
* In the middle of the web page, below the heading "Get recorder launcher!", click on the ''Download launcher'' link
 
* Click on the dialog box for the Installer, then click on the ''Save File'' button
 
* Click on the dialog box for the Installer, then click on the ''Save File'' button
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** Click ''OK'' on the pop-up window for the Screen Record Launcher
 
** Click ''OK'' on the pop-up window for the Screen Record Launcher
  
==Download the Screencast-O-Matic full app==  
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===Download the Screencast-O-Matic full app===  
 
* Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: [http://screencast-o-matic.com/home http://screencast-o-matic.com/home]
 
* Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: [http://screencast-o-matic.com/home http://screencast-o-matic.com/home]
 
* Click on the ''Start Recording'' button
 
* Click on the ''Start Recording'' button

Revision as of 12:49, 28 June 2016

Screencast-O-Matic

How do you install Screencast-O-Matic?

Here are the instructions for installing Screencast-O-Matic on a Windows 7 pc, using the Firefox web browser. You can also download Screencast-O-Matic using Chrome and on a Mac.

  • Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: http://screencast-o-matic.com/home
  • Click on the Start Recording button
  • It will try to Launch the Recorder. If you have Java installed correctly and it is up-to-date, you could give permission to Java to run-but often it is not update-to-date or set up correctly.
    • Instead, at this point, you have two choices: Download the launcher or Download the full app. See below for detailed install instructions for each choice.

==+Download the Screencast-O-Matic launcher==+

  • In the middle of the web page, below the heading "Get recorder launcher!", click on the Download launcher link
  • Click on the dialog box for the Installer, then click on the Save File button
  • In the upper right area of your Firefox toolbar, click on the blue down (download) button
  • Click on the Install file, then click on the Run button; you'll receive a pop-up letting you know the Screen Recorder is ready. Click OK.
  • In the middle of the web page, you'll see the message "Download Started!", below it, click on the try again link; you'll see a pop-up window for the Screen Recorder Launcher; click OK; you'll now see the Recorder appear.
  • You can now record your screen or use your webcam to create a video recording.
  • To restart the launcher:
    • Click on the Home button on the Screencast-o-Matic web page
    • Click on the Start Recording button
    • Click OK on the pop-up window for the Screen Record Launcher

Download the Screencast-O-Matic full app

  • Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: http://screencast-o-matic.com/home
  • Click on the Start Recording button
  • It will try to Launch the Recorder. If you have Java installed correctly and it is up-to-date, you could give permission to Java to run-but often it is not update-to-date or set up correctly.
  • Instead, Download the full app:
    • Under Frequently Asked Questions, under the first question "What if I can't get it to work in the browser?", click on the link to Download the full app install
      • Click on the Download Install button
      • Click on the Save file button
      • On the Firefox toolbar, click on the Down (Download) arrow
      • Click on the Run button; click Next, then Install. I suggest you click beside "Create Desktop Shortcut", then click Finish. Click on FREE Recorder.
      • You're now ready to record your screen or use your webcam to create a video recording.
  • To restart the full app:
    • Click on the Home button on the Screencast-o-Matic web page
    • Click on the Start Recording button
    • Click OK on the pop-up window for the Screencast-O-Matic full app