Installing and Starting
How to install and start Akira, and how to get past antivirus blocks and launch issues.
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How to install and start Akira, and how to get past antivirus blocks and launch issues.
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.
If your security software (antivirus) is blocking Akira, this is a common occurrence and easy to resolve.
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
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.
Install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
Install the latest Java x64, and delete the old version if you have one.
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