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Install on Windows

AgentRidge ships for Windows as a 64-bit application. You can install it with the standard setup installer, or run the portable build without installing. Minimum supported version: Windows 10 build 17763 (1809); Windows 11 recommended.

Choose a build​

BuildBest for
Setup installer (...-setup.exe)The normal choice — installs AgentRidge, creates Start-menu and desktop shortcuts, and enables updates.
Portable (...-portable.exe)Running from a folder or USB drive without a full install.

Download from the AgentRidge website.

Install with the setup installer​

  1. Double-click the downloaded AgentRidge-...-setup.exe.
  2. Windows will prompt for administrator elevation — AgentRidge installs per-machine and needs elevation. Choose Yes.
  3. Pick the installation directory (you can accept the default), then continue.
  4. Let the installer finish. It creates desktop and Start-menu shortcuts.
  5. Launch AgentRidge from the Start menu or desktop.
Why administrator?

AgentRidge requests elevation because authorized pentest operations can require elevated privileges, and the app installs per-machine. This is expected behavior.

SmartScreen​

On first launch Windows SmartScreen may show a notice for a newly downloaded app. If it does, click More info → Run anyway to continue.

Run the portable build​

  1. Download AgentRidge-...-portable.exe.
  2. Place it in a folder you can write to (a local folder or a USB drive).
  3. Double-click to run. Accept the elevation prompt if shown.

The portable build keeps its data alongside the app rather than installing system-wide.

No separate permissions step​

Unlike macOS, Windows does not have a dedicated permissions step in setup — the elevation you grant to the installer/app covers what AgentRidge needs. Setup goes straight from the compatibility check to your account and the runtime download.

Finish setup​

The account, engine, and runtime steps are the same on every platform — continue with First launch.

Uninstalling​

Use Settings → Apps → Installed apps → AgentRidge → Uninstall, or the Start-menu uninstaller. By default your local data is kept so a reinstall doesn't need to re-download the runtime; see Data locations to remove it manually.