Installing and Starting

How to install and start Akira, and how to get past antivirus blocks and launch issues.

How do I install our software?

If you've already purchased one of our products and have an active subscription, installation is straightforward: download the software and start it by double-clicking. If you need a hand, we can provide step-by-step instructions to get you going. The installation process is designed to be quick, so you can start using Akira right away.

Dealing with antivirus blocks

If your security software (antivirus) is blocking Akira, this is a common occurrence and easy to resolve.

1

Whitelist the program

Whitelist the downloaded program in your antivirus software. If you're unsure how, search for instructions specific to your antivirus — try [your antivirus name] whitelist program in your browser.

2

Use our whitelist tool (optional)

If you use Windows Defender, BitDefender, ESET, or Avast, we've prepared a .bat file that whitelists the software automatically. Run it and enter the path to the software when prompted.

Download the whitelist tool: https://dashboard.akiraghost.com/utils/whitelist.bat

After downloading, the program doesn't start

Every PC and operating system is different, so launch issues can happen. This guide walks you through the fixes.

Want a one-click fix? Run our QuickFix script: https://dashboard.akiraghost.com/utils/QuickFix.bat

To fix it manually, follow these steps.

1

Update Windows

Install the latest Windows 10/11 updates.

2

Install Visual C++ Redistributable

Install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.

3

Install Java x64

Install the latest Java x64, and delete the old version if you have one.

4

Run the repair commands

Open an elevated command prompt and run:

sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

5

Restart

Restart your PC or game to apply the updates.