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!

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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.

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.