Install, Activate, and Run the First Check

Installer

Run NovelFlow_Trial_0.2.2_x64-setup.exe, complete the wizard, and launch NovelFlow from the desktop or Start menu.

The public v0.2.2 release is the Windows x64 installer. Get it through About & Updates in the app or the project’s release page, and avoid repackaged files from unknown sources.

First-launch checklist

1. Activate with a valid trial code.
2. Create a test project.
3. Configure at least one model and run Check Model.
4. Create a chapter, type a few lines, and wait for Saved.
5. Switch chapters and return to confirm the text persists.
6. Import the real work only after this check succeeds.

If startup reports a database migration error, exit, keep the database intact, capture the full error, and follow Chapter 34.

Installed updates

Installed builds can check for signed updates. Before updating, wait for the current chapter to finish saving and back up important projects. After installation and restart, verify the displayed version, reopen the project, and inspect the current chapter, story references, and most recent task record. If the update fails, keep the database and follow Chapter 34 instead of repeatedly launching the installer.