Windows (OMG) Manual

Nah, I hate Windows, but lemme try to help ya

Workflow is as simple as Windows, as buggy as Windows and as problematic as... yeah! You guessed correctly! As Windows!

BEFORE YOU START, READ IT!

Due to TLS requirements, there are certain Windows versions supported:

SUPPORTED

• Windows 10
• Windows 11
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows Server 2025
• (And newer)

MAY WORK, BUT MAY NOT - NO GUARANTEE

• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 8.1
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2019

WILL NOT WORK

• Windows XP (and Older)
• Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2008 (and older)
• Windows Server 2012.

But to the point!

1. Download win-x64.zip and extract it
2. Move win-x64 directory anywhere you want
3. Enter win-x64 directory and simply double click on VRSX.exe (it has no icon, yet)
4. You will receive a huge Windows SmartScreen popup: "Windows protected your PC - Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting". Simply click "More info" and then "Run anyway". I'm not paying Microsoft $500/year for a code-signing certificate just for a beta. Screw it! ;)
5. You are more than welcome! Up and running.
6. Firewall: If a Windows Firewall popup appears, allow access for Private Networks.
7. Done! Your browser should open automatically. If not, go to 127.0.0.1:8085.
8. Activate your VRSX using licence key available under "MY Account" section in ADS-B.Pro RadarView

How to make a service?

Windows doesn't have a simple systemd, because... well, it's Windows. If you want VRS X to run in the background without a console window staring at you, you have two options:

The "Lazy" Way: Create a shortcut to VRSX.exe, press Win+R, type shell:startup, and drop the shortcut there. It will start when you log in.

The "Pro" Way (NSSM for old-but-bald Windows admins):

1. Download NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager). It’s a tiny tool that turns any .exe into a real Windows Service.
2. Open Command Prompt as Admin.
3. Type nssm install VRSX.
4. Select VRSX.exe path and set the arguments to --headless.
5. BANG! It’s now a background service that starts with the OS.