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- Save your zip somewhere easy to find.
- Unpack it into a folder.
- Open that folder.
- Give
setupa double-click.
A quick overview:
| # | Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1 | Start the program by double-clicking the setup file in the extracted folder |
| 2 | Deleting the folder is how the program is removed. |
| 3 | Windows may display a warning for the unsigned setup file |
| 4 | The program does not leave a separate uninstaller entry behind. |
| 5 | Nothing keeps running in the background once the window is closed. |
Practically:
| # | Feature |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Microsoft account is not required. |
| 2 | Only the 64-bit edition of Windows runs this build. |
| 3 | Ensure you have enough disk space for the archive and a bit of extra room beside it |
| 4 | The archive takes disk space, and the unpacked files need a little room next to it. |
setup left the folder on its own. It belongs with the other files. Either return it there or extract the archive again.
Controlled Folder Access Blocked. To resolve this issue, either add setup to the list of allowed apps in Controlled Folder Access or extract the program to a location that is already trusted by Windows.
A second zip raised the warning again. Windows treats the new file as a new download.
The saved copy still carries a block. Properties is where Unblock lives. Tick it, and start setup once more.
SmartScreen warning on new zip file. When you download a new zip file, Windows may show a SmartScreen warning indicating that it is from an unrecognized source. You can review the More info option for additional details.
Nothing is written outside the folder you extracted to.
Pick a folder for the extracted archive. Open it and run setup to start the program.