How do I uninstall my "pirated" version of Final Draft?

IMPORTANT: You must uninstall your current version of Final Draft before installing the authentic version.

Uninstalling Final Draft will NOT affect your scripts, which are saved separately on your hard drive. Once you have installed an authentic copy you will be able to open your scripts and continue working. The installers are HERE.

Macintosh

1. Quit the pirated version of Final Draft if it's open) with Command + Q;
2. Open your Applications folder;
3. Drag the Final Draft Application to the Trash;
4. Go to Applications Utilities Terminal;
5. Type defaults delete com.finaldraft.finaldraft.v12 / 11 / 10 <enter only your version number>
6. Press Return on the keyboard;
7. Quit Terminal.
8. Empty the Trash;
9. When this is complete, run the downloaded authentic installer.

Windows

Windows 11 / 10:

1. Close the pirated version of Final Draft (if it's open);
2. Go to the Start menu and locate Final Draft;
3. Right-click the icon and choose Uninstall or More > Uninstall;
4. Select Final Draft and click Uninstall;
5. When this is complete, run the downloaded authentic installer.

Windows 8:

1. Close the pirated version of Final Draft (if it's open);
2. At the Windows Start screen (the one with the tiles) type "Uninstall" (without quotes) and choose Uninstall a Program;
3. Select Final Draft and click Uninstall;
4. When this is complete, run the downloaded authentic installer.

NOTE: All support for FD9 and older, including activation service and technical support, has been discontinued and the installers are no longer available.

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