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# FlowMonitor

FlowMonitor is a user application that runs in the Task Tray (at the bottom left by the clock). If you need to reinstall or relocate to another machine you will need to register the application as a shortcut in the users Startup folder.

::: details Installing FlowMonitor

1. Open Flow Designer on the computer you wish to install FlowMonitor
2. Click `Tools > Install FlowMonitor` for current user
3. You will now see the FlowMonitor shortcut in the users startup folder by navigating to `Start > Programs > Startup` on the windows task bar.
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::: details Uninstalling FlowMonitor

1. Click `Start` button on Windows Task Bar
2. Navigate to `Programs > Startup` folder
3. Find and delete the FlowMonitor icon.

You can also uninstall FlowMonitor by deleting the shortcut from the startup folders direct on the hard drive. Depending on your version of Windows OS navigate to the Users (or in some cases the "All Users") startup folder and delete the FlowMonitor shortcuts.
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