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⎚ Windows 10/11

Downloading RPCleaner

Your download should start automatically. Follow the steps below to get set up.

Preparing download...
Get started in 3 steps
Since RPCleaner comes from our site (not the Microsoft Store), Windows may show a SmartScreen prompt once.
Security Warning
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Open file - Security Warning
The publisher could not be verified.
Are you sure you want to run this software?
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Run the .exe installer

Double-click the downloaded file. If Windows shows a security warning, click Run to continue.

Windows Security
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! Windows protected your PC
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
Running this app might put your PC at risk.
Run anyway
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Click "Run anyway"

If SmartScreen appears, click More info, then click Run anyway. This only happens the first time.

RPCleaner Setup
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Installing RPCleaner...
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Follow the installer

The installer runs in seconds. RPCleaner will launch automatically when done and begin protecting your wallet extensions.

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Why does Windows do this? SmartScreen flags apps it has not seen before, especially from smaller publishers. This is a standard Windows security feature. You only need to approve it once -- after that, RPCleaner opens normally like any other app.