== Downloading and Installing DXLab Applications ==

Before running any DXLab application for the first time, configure your anti-malware and firewall applications to consider it "safe". 

 * If you are using Microsoft's '''Windows Defender''' on Windows 10 or Windows 11, update it to its latest malware definitions in {{{https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/definitions}}}


The '''DXLab Launcher''' automates the installation and upgrading of DXLab applications and helps you manage their execution once installed:

 * if no DXLab applications are installed on your PC: [[InstallLauncher|download and install the DXLab Launcher]]

 * if you've installed one or more DXLab applications on your PC, and wish to install another, [[InstallApplication|direct the DXLab Launcher to download and install the application]]

 * if you've installed one or more DXLab applications on your PC, and wish to upgrade one of them, [[UpgradeApplication|direct the DXLab Launcher to upgrade the application]]

If you're not sure whether you've installed the DXLab Launcher on your PC, [[CheckLauncherInstall| use the Windows Control Panel to check]]

If you've not yet reviewed [[GettingStarted|Getting Started with DXLab]], doing so is strongly recommended.

After installing and configuring your DXLab applications, [[BackupRecovery|ensure that critical files and settings are backed up!]]
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'''Additional Information'''

[[ManualInstall|Installing DXLab Applications on a computer without internet access]]

[[FalsePositive|If Your Anti-Malware Application Objects to a DXLab Application]]

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[[DXLabDiscussionGroup|Post a question or suggestion on the DXLab Discussion Group]]

[[GettingStarted|Getting Started with DXLab]]