Installation

This guide will walk you through installing Rando on your Mac or Windows PC.

System Requirements

macOS

• macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later
• Any Mac from 2018 or newer
• 4GB RAM recommended

Windows

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• 4GB RAM recommended
• .NET 8.0 (automatically installed with the app)

Installing on macOS

1. Open the Mac App Store
2. Search for "Rando"
3. Click Get or the download button
4. Enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID if prompted
5. Wait for the download and installation to complete
6. Find Rando in your Applications folder or Launchpad

First Launch (macOS)

When you first launch Rando on macOS, you may see a security prompt. This is normal for apps downloaded from the App Store.

1. Double-click Rando in Applications
2. If prompted about security, click Open
3. Rando will launch and show the welcome screen

Installing on Windows

1. Open the Microsoft Store
2. Search for "Rando"
3. Click Get or Install
4. Wait for the download and installation to complete
5. Find Rando in your Start Menu

First Launch (Windows)

1. Open the Start Menu
2. Type "Rando" and click the app icon
3. If prompted by Windows Defender, click Allow
4. Rando will launch and show the welcome screen

Verifying Installation

After installation, verify that Rando is working:

1. Launch Rando
2. You should see the welcome screen or main interface
3. Try clicking "Select Folder" to verify folder access works

Troubleshooting Installation

macOS Issues

Problem: "Cannot open Rando because the developer cannot be verified"

• Solution: This shouldn't happen with App Store apps, but if it does, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Security and click "Open Anyway"

Problem: App Store download fails

• Solution: Check your internet connection and available storage space (need ~50MB free)

Windows Issues

Problem: Microsoft Store won't open

• Solution: Run Windows Update first, then try again

Problem: .NET 8.0 installation fails

• Solution: The app should install this automatically, but you can download it manually from microsoft.com/net

Next Steps

Now that Rando is installed, you're ready to take your First Steps!

Uninstalling

If you need to uninstall Rando:

macOS:

1. Open Applications folder
2. Drag Rando to the Trash
3. Empty the Trash

Windows:

1. Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps
2. Find Rando in the list
3. Click the three dots → Uninstall