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# Installation & Activation

In this section you'll find guides to install CineDream on your Mac or Windows computer as well as how to activate your license.

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[Installation & Activation on Mac](/installation-and-activation/installation-and-activation-on-mac.md)
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[Installation & Activation on Windows](/installation-and-activation/installation-and-activation-on-windows.md)
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Alternatively if you don't own a CineDream license and just want to test drive the software, in the activation window you can choose Demo Mode.  In Demo Mode you will have access to all the tools and options inside CineDream but images will be displayed with a watermark.

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