# Install TestOwl on Windows

> Step-by-step instructions to download and install the TestOwl desktop app on Windows, including how to get past the Windows SmartScreen warning.

## Available Builds

- **x64** — testowl-windows-x64.exe
- **ARM64** — testowl-windows-arm64.exe

## Installation Steps

### 1. Download the installer
Click "Download" on the page to save testowl-windows-x64.exe to your computer.

### 2. Open the downloaded file
Run the .exe from your Downloads folder. Because TestOwl is a new release, Windows SmartScreen may show a blue "Windows protected your PC" screen — this is expected for newer, less-downloaded apps and is not a virus warning.

**Why does my computer flag TestOwl as unrecognized?**

TestOwl is an actively growing desktop app. Windows SmartScreen holds back new, less-downloaded software until it earns reputation with Microsoft — the warning is about how new the release is, not a finding that it's unsafe.

- Only download TestOwl from testowl.ai or download.testowl.ai — never a third-party mirror or file-sharing link.
- Every release is built and published directly by [KRS Solutions LLP](https://krssolutions.co/about), the team behind TestOwl.
- SmartScreen warnings are based on install volume, not a malware scan — they ease off automatically as more people run this release.
- Still unsure? Contact us before installing and we'll confirm the release hash for you.

### 3. Click "More info", then "Run anyway"
Select "More info" on the SmartScreen dialog, then click "Run anyway" to continue the install. The publisher is listed as [KRS Solutions LLP](https://krssolutions.co/about) — that confirms you're running our official build.

### 4. Finish setup and launch
Follow the setup wizard, then launch TestOwl from your Start menu.

## Windows System Requirements

- Windows 10 (64-bit) or later, on an x64 or ARM64 processor.
- An internet connection to sign in, and for the one-time download of browser and video components the first time you record or run locally.
- Enough free memory for the browsers you run at once; each environment in a local run opens its own browser.

## SmartScreen and Antivirus Notes

The installer and app are digitally signed by KRS Solutions LLP. SmartScreen judges new files by download volume, so a fresh release can still show a warning even though it is signed. If antivirus quarantines TestOwl, restore it and check Properties → Digital Signatures lists KRS Solutions LLP.

## Installing for a Team

IT teams can run the installer silently with the /S switch, for example: testowl-windows-x64.exe /S. Each person then signs in with their own TestOwl account.

## After You Install

Sign in with the same account you use at app.testowl.ai — email and password with a one-time code, or Google, GitHub or Microsoft sign-in. Updates download in the background; click Restart & Install in the top bar when one is ready.

## How to Uninstall

1. Close the TestOwl app.
2. Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps (or Control Panel → Programs and Features).
3. Find Testowl, choose Uninstall and follow the prompts.

Tests, results and reports live in your TestOwl account, so uninstalling does not delete them.

## No Installation Needed

Don't want to install anything? You can get started on the web directly at [app.testowl.ai](https://app.testowl.ai), or [contact us](https://testowl.ai/contact) if you have any concerns about this release.