# Windows installation

* Download the wallet from <https://github.com/NewCapital/FIX-Core/releases>

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**DO NOT use any other download locations** **as those do not guarantee that you will get a clean wallet that has not been tampered with.**
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* The Windows wallet comes with an automatic installer so just save it to a directory of your choice.
* Run the downloaded installer to start the installation process.

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At this point, you may see a warning from Windows SmartScreen (or a similar program) that the app is unrecognized. You can safely skip past this warning by clicking **More info**, then **Run anyway**.
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* The installer will then guide you through the installation process.
* Click through the following screens. All settings can be left at their default value unless you have a specific reason to change something.
* Once installation is complete, the FIX core wallet will start up immediately. If it does not, click **Start > FIX Core > FIX Core** to start the application.

![](/files/-LhjnVNopWLJFWeHRrPp)

* The first time the program is launched, you will be asked where you want to store your wallet and blockchain data. Choose a location with enough free space as the files can take more space as the blockchain grows. It is recommended to use the default data folder if possible.
* Initial startup might take a minute and once started wait for the wallet to fully synchronise before you start using it.&#x20;
* When the synchronisation is complete you will see a small green icon lighting up at the bottom right corner in your wallet:&#x20;

![](/files/-LhjnX__zUUtIzbfV8Rb)


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