# 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. 

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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.