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Getting Started•Updated: December 15, 2024

Download and Installation

How to download and install WinDEETS.

Download and Installation

This guide shows you how to get WinDEETS on your PC, server, or VM. We keep it simple—just follow the steps below to get started.

Where to download

Get the latest installer from the Download page. You can pick the standard installer (.exe) or a portable ZIP if you want to run WinDEETS without installing.

Standard installer (Windows)

  1. Download WinDEETS-Setup-*version*.exe and run it.
  2. If you see a UAC prompt, click Yes to continue.
  3. Follow the installer steps. If you're setting up on a server or VM, turn on the No-GPU option when prompted.
  4. When setup finishes, launch WinDEETS from your Start Menu or desktop shortcut.
  5. Important: When Windows Defender Firewall prompts you, check both Private and Public network boxes to allow WinDEETS full network access. The installer automatically configures these rules, but you may still see the security prompt on first launch.

Windows Defender Firewall configuration

During or after installation, Windows Defender Firewall may show a security alert asking if you want to allow WinDEETS to communicate on your network.

What you should do:

  • Check both boxes: Private networks (home/work) AND Public networks
  • Click "Allow access"

The installer automatically creates firewall rules for WinDEETS on both private and public networks to ensure the application can communicate properly. These rules are removed automatically when you uninstall WinDEETS.

If you accidentally dismiss the dialog or need to manually configure the firewall:

netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="WinDEETS" dir=in action=allow program="C:\Program Files\WinDEETS\WinDEETS.exe" enable=yes profile=private,public

Installer walkthrough (visual)

Here’s what the standard installer looks like, step by step:

  1. Welcome screen with the No-GPU option (leave unchecked for most desktops):

    No-GPU option - unchecked

  2. Choose if you want to install for all users or just yourself:

    Choose installation options

  3. Pick where to install WinDEETS (or use the default):

    Choose install location

  4. Watch the progress as files are copied:

    Installing progress

  5. All done! You can launch WinDEETS right away:

    Completed setup

Notes:

  • The No-GPU checkbox is off by default. Only turn it on if you’re installing to a server or VM (see the Server & VM installation guide for details).
  • Image filenames match the steps and are in the public/assets/images/install/ folder.

Portable ZIP (no installer)

  1. Download and extract the ZIP to a folder (for example, C:\WinDEETS).
  2. Run WinDEETS.exe from that folder—no installation needed.

Server & VM installs (no-GPU)

If you’re installing on a headless server or cloud VM without GPU drivers, use the No-GPU installer or launch WinDEETS with the --no-gpu flag. This avoids GPU errors.

"C:\Program Files\WinDEETS\WinDEETS.exe" --no-gpu

Silent / scripted installs

Need to automate installs? Most installers support silent mode. Example (your installer may vary):

WinDEETS-Setup-1.2.3.exe /S

Post-install checks

  • Make sure the app launches and starts collecting system info.
  • Open the Data Explorer and check that you can see Events, Processes, Services, Software, Devices, Tasks, and Startup.
  • If something doesn’t work, check logs at %LOCALAPPDATA%\WinDEETS\logs.

If you get stuck, check the Troubleshooting guide or reach out through the Contact page.