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Windows Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install the application on your Windows PC. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • 500 MB available disk space
  • Internet connection (for activation and updates)
Recommended: install with winget

The fastest way to install on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11 is the Windows Package Manager. It installs in one command and keeps the app updated automatically:

powershell
winget install RbDevOps.HMPraxis

Prefer to install manually? Follow the steps below to download and run the installer instead.

1

Download the Installer

Log in to your RbDevOps account. After logging in, navigate to your licenses page and click the download button for your application to get the Windows installer (.msi file).

The installer file will be named something like:

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HM Praxis_x64_en-US.msi
2

Run the Installer

Double-click the downloaded .msi file to start the installation wizard. Windows might show a security warning - click "Run anyway" to proceed.

Windows SmartScreen Warning

If Windows Defender SmartScreen blocks the installer, click "More info" and then "Run anyway". This warning appears because the app is new and doesn't have widespread usage yet.

3

Choose Installation Location

The installer will suggest a default location:

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C:\Program Files\HM Praxis\

You can change this if needed, but the default location is recommended for most users.

4

Complete the Installation

Click "Install" and wait for the installation to complete (usually 30-60 seconds). The installer will:

  • Copy application files
  • Create desktop and start menu shortcuts
  • Register the app with Windows
  • Set up auto-update functionality
5

Launch the Application

Once installation is complete, launch the application from:

  • Desktop shortcut (if you checked that option)
  • Start Menu → HM Praxis
  • Windows Search → type "HM Praxis"

The app will open and prompt you to enter your license key.

6

Enter Your License Key

Copy your license key from the dashboard and paste it into the activation window. The app will automatically activate.

Having trouble? See the License Activation Guide.

Troubleshooting

Installation fails with "Access Denied"

Right-click the installer and select "Run as Administrator". Windows requires admin rights to install applications in Program Files.

Antivirus blocks the installer

Temporarily disable your antivirus software during installation, or add an exception for the HM Praxis installer. The installer is not yet code-signed, so some antivirus tools flag it as unknown while it builds reputation. winget installs the same package, so the same warning can appear; click "More info" and then "Run anyway" to continue.

App won't launch after installation

Restart your computer and try again. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall the application.

For more help, see our Installation Troubleshooting Guide.

What's Next?

After installation, you'll need to activate your license. See our License Activation Guide for instructions.