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Improve Windows Installation Guide with Detailed Instructions and Enhanced Clarity
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ashitaprasad authored Jan 14, 2025
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# Installation Instructions

## Windows
Download the latest Windows Installer (64 bit) from [here](https://github.com/foss42/apidash/releases/latest)

To install it, simply double click on the installer.

If prompted by Windows that **Windows prevented an unrecognized app from running**, click on **Run anyway**.
## Windows

Now, follow the step by step installation wizard.
- Download the latest Windows Installer (64 bit) from [here](https://github.com/foss42/apidash/releases/latest)
- To install it, simply double click on the installer.
- If prompted by Windows that **Windows prevented an unrecognized app from running**, click on **Run anyway**.
- Now, follow the step by step installation wizard.

Detailed, step by step instructions are provided below:

### Step 1: Download the Installer
1. Visit the [latest release page](https://github.com/foss42/apidash/releases/latest) on GitHub.
2. Download the **Windows Installer (64-bit)** file.

### Step 2: Install the Application
1. Locate the downloaded installer file (usually found in your `Downloads` folder).
2. Double-click on the installer to begin the installation process.

### Step 3: Handle Windows Security Warnings
- **Unrecognized App Warning**:
If you see a message saying:
> *Windows protected your PC*
This occurs because the app is from an unrecognized publisher.
- Click on **More info**.
- Then, click on **Run anyway** to proceed.

### Step 4: Follow the Installation Wizard
1. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the installation wizard.
2. Customize the installation location if required, or proceed with the default options.
3. Click **Install** to complete the process.

### Step 5: Launch the Application
Once the installation is complete, you can:
- Launch the application directly from the final screen of the installer.
- Or, open it later from the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut.

## MacOS

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