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--- install [2025/09/18 00:06] – Installation guide francis
+++ install [2026/04/10 22:27] (current) – Prettied up the page braixenfan
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 ====== Installation guide ======
-This article covers installation and uninstallation of //Oh So Hero!// on various systems.
+This article covers installation and uninstallation of //Oh So Hero!// on various systems. It is focused on versions released through [[https://ff-f.itch.io/oh-so-hero|itch.io]], [[https://patreon.com/FullFrontalFrog|Patreon]] or [[https://subscribestar.adult/FullFrontalFrog|SubscribeStar]], as versions bought through [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086050/Oh_So_Hero/|Steam]] follow a much simpler installation process.
+Note that this page does not cover the deletion of save files, as these are stored in a separate location and may persist uninstallation. To manage your save-files, see [[Save files]].
 ===== Windows =====
-The game is tested on various builds of Windows 10 and 11. Game might also work on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, but it's not tested.
+The game is tested on various builds of Windows 10 and 11. Game might also work on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, but it is not tested.
-Windows build is provided in portable and installable 32-bit and 64-bit builds. 64-bit builds of the game are recommended for the majority of users with modern Windows PCs and laptops.
+For your convenience, the team provides you with four versions for Windows systems: 32-bit builds and 64-bit builds, that you can choose to download in either Portable and installer versions. Choosing between the former is a matter of preference, but it is recommended to prefer the 64-bit version as it best takes advantage of modern Windows PCs and laptops.
 ==== Windows Installer builds ====
-If you would like an easy way to **install** //Oh So Hero!// on a Windows PC, you can use the "setup.exe" file. Simply download and double-click to run. Going through the process with default settings will install it at the following location:
+Installer builds come from the files with the ''-setup.exe'' suffix, this is the recommended way to install the game if you would like a simpler way to **install** //Oh So Hero!// on a Windows PC. Simply download and double-click to run. Going through the process with default settings will install it at the following location:
 ''C:\Program Files (x86)\Full Frontal Frog\Oh So Hero!\''
-(This is the same whether you use the 64-bit or 32-bit version.)
+<wrap lo>(This is the same whether you use the 64-bit or 32-bit version.)</wrap>
 When opening the installer, you might encounter safety warning. You can safely override it.
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 === Uninstallation ===
-After the game has been installed, it is possible to uninstall the game using an uninstaller which is registered with Windows under the "Add or remove programs" section of the system settings.
+Installing the game with the installer will add it to Windows' list of installed programs, meaning that the uninstallation is similar to other Windows programs. If you want to uninstall the game after installing it with this method, it is as easy as opening your System settings and finding //Oh So Hero!// in the "Add or remove programs" list. After selecting it and clicking its ''Uninstall'' button, Windows will take care of the process by itself.
-If you are uninstalling due to a problem with the game, such as the potential of bad data remaining from an older version, you must do the following after uninstalling:
+If you wanted to uninstall due to a problem with the game, such as the potential of bad data remaining from an older version, you may do so manually by deleting the entire folder where the game is installed. As stated above, the default location is:
-Delete the entire folder where the game is installed. As stated above, the default location is:
 ''C:\Program Files (x86)\Full Frontal Frog\Oh So Hero!\''
-Please be aware, uninstalling or deleting the game install folder will not affect your save data. The save data is located in a different location; specifically in your user folder on your machine. See the [[save data]] page for details.
+Please be aware, uninstalling or deleting the game install folder will not affect your save data. The save data is located in a different location, specifically in your user folder on your machine. See the [[save data]] page for details.
 ==== Windows Portable builds ====
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 Ready-to-go builds if you, for whatever reason, cannot or do not want to install Oh So Hero.
-To play the game, simply download and extract the archive anywhere you want, e.g. into the folder on Desktop or USB stic and run the executable file.
+To play the game, simply download and extract the archive anywhere you want, e.g., into the folder on Desktop or USB stick and run the executable file.
 === Uninstallation ===
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 ===== MacOS =====
-There's two different builds for MacOS:
+There are two different builds for MacOS:
   * Macintel build is meant to be used on older Apple computers running Intel CPUs.
   * Macsilicon build is meant to be used on newer Apple computers running their own CPUs (M1, M2 etc.)
+Please, make sure to download the right version for your system. If you're unsure, you may find out which processor your computer uses by clicking the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen, select "About This Mac," and look at the "Chip" or "Processor" line. If it says "Chip" followed by M1/M2/M3/M4, it is Apple Silicon; if it says "Processor" followed by "Intel," it is Intel-based.
 ==== Installation ====
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 Linux version is universal and should work on most popular distributions. Do note that this build might not work on Linux systems running on ARM hardware such as Apple Silicon, Qualcomm Snapdragon etc.
-==== Installation via file managers ====
+==== Installation with file managers ====
-Following instructions work for the majority of popular Linux distributions, e.g. Ubuntu/Mint, OpenSuSe etc...
+Following instructions work for most popular Linux distributions, e.g., Ubuntu/Mint, OpenSUSE etc...
-  - Download the ZIP and extract somewhere comfortable
+  - Download the ZIP and extract it somewhere comfortable
   - Right-click on the OhSoHero.x86_64 and choose Properties
   - Add Executable permission to the file
   - Run the file
-==== Installation via terminal) ====
+==== Installation with terminal ====
 For advanced users
-  - Download the ZIP and extract somewhere comfortable
+  - Download the ZIP and extract it somewhere comfortable
   - Open your terminal and navigate to this folder
-  - Execute the following command
+  - Execute the command ''chmod +x OhSoHero.x86_64''. This adds execution permission to the executable file.
-''chmod +x OhSoHero.x86_64''. It adds execution permission to the executable file.
+  - Go to that folder in your file manager and open the file. Conversely, you may also run the command ''./OhSoHero.x86_64''
-  - Go to that folder in your file manager and open the file. Or, in the terminal, write
- ''./OhSoHero.x86_64''
 ==== Uninstallation ====
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 To uninstall, you can simply delete all extracted files.
-==== Steam Deck/SteamOS ====
+===== Steam Deck/SteamOS =====
-SteamOS can run both native Linux build and Windows build via Proton. Linux build is recommended for better performance.
+Even if you didn't buy the game through Steam, SteamOS can open and run both the native Linux build and even the Windows build via Proton. Linux build is recommended for better performance.
+==== Installing Linux Build ====
-=== Installing Linux Build ===
   - Download the ZIP and extract it somewhere comfortable.
   - In Desktop Mode, find the app and choose "Add to Steam" on it.
   - Go back to game mode and run the game
-==== ChromeOS ====
+This is the same process as detailed in the [[#Installation with file managers|Linux installation]] with the added steps for Steam to consider it a game for Game Mode.
-ChromeOS is not officially supported. However, you might try to install Android or Linux build on your ChromeOS device. You can try following guides (external links):
-  * [[https://www.slashgear.com/886590/how-to-install-apks-on-your-chromebook/|Installing Android APKs on your Chromebook]]
-  * [[https://www.computerworld.com/article/1706022/linux-apps-on-chrome-os-an-easy-to-follow-guide.html|Installing Linux (DEB) apps on your Chromebook]]
 ===== Android =====
-There's two Android builds - Standard (x86) and ARM64. If you have a more or less modern phone, you should choose the ARM64 one. If it doesn't work, try the other one.
+You will find two versions of Android Builds, Standard (x86) and ARM64, the latter should be preferred in compatible modern smartphones. Make sure to download the right version for your device.
 ==== Installation ====
-In order to install APK, you need to specifically allow installing apps from unknown sources. Depending on your firmware and android version, a notification will pop up, asking you to allow this. If not, look for relevant setting in your device's Settings app.
+To install APKs, you may need to enable your ability to //install Apps from unknown sources// first, this is a setting that might pop up while trying to run the file, but you can also find it in settings related to Security or Developer modes in your Settings app.
+If that's enabled, installation is as simple as running the .apk file.
 ==== Uninstallation ====
-**Please note! The save files will be deleted together with the game!**
+The uninstallation process will depend on your Android version or firmware. Most commonly, it can be deleted from your smartphone's app menu by tapping and holding the icon and finding the uninstallation option. You can also navigate to Settings > Apps, find //Oh So Hero!// there and uninstall it.
-Uninstalling process depends on your firmware and Android version. Most commonly, it can be deleted from your phone's app menu, or, if there's no such (e.g. in MIUI/HyperOS), directly from desktop. Tap and hold on OhSoHero icon to see the options. You can also navigate to Settings > Apps, find Oh So Hero there and uninstall it.
+**Please note! During uninstallation of this version, the save files will be deleted together with the game!**
+===== ChromeOS =====
+While ChromeOS is not officially supported, you might try to install Android or Linux build on your ChromeOS device. You can try following guides (external links):
+  * [[https://www.slashgear.com/886590/how-to-install-apks-on-your-chromebook/|Installing Android APKs on your Chromebook]]
+  * [[https://www.computerworld.com/article/1706022/linux-apps-on-chrome-os-an-easy-to-follow-guide.html|Installing Linux (DEB) apps on your Chromebook]]
 ===== More Info =====
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