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# Installing the Application

## Step-by-Step Guide

#### Step One: Windows Security

* [ ] Run the setup executable that you downloaded in the previous step.
* [ ] Click "Run Anyway" if Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prompts you. This prompt, similar to those in your browser, are due to our inability to financially viably sign our executable with digital certification.

![Microsoft Defender SmartScreen may prompt you before launching the application. This is because we have not digitally signed the setup executable.](/files/1jmkcM2LIIhKjCxjbAQu)

#### **Step Two: The Installation Wizard:**

The installation setup wizard for Stardew Valley Mod Manager is reminiscent of most Windows setup wizards, so you will likely be familiar with this process.

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**Important:**\
You will require administrator privileges to install this application. If you do not have administrative privileges, you may require someone with an administrator account to enter their password to start the installation process.
{% endhint %}

When you are prompted, please ensure you read the License Agreement as this contains important information regarding the use of the software.

![The End User License Agreement step of the setup process.](/files/DjM1JyzrdICrCzYUcg2T)

Once you have read the license agreement, you must click "I accept the agreement" before you are able to continue with the installation. After you have done this, simply click "Install". The setup wizard will then prepare your computer for installation and install the application.

Once the installation process is complete, you should see the following message:

![The installation wizard alerting the user that the installation has completed.](/files/OCbrm71yVhaxpI4I4Flm)

Make sure you have "Launch Stardew Valley Mod Manager" checked for the following step. Alternatively, you can leave it unchecked and perform the rest of the setup later by launching the application from your Start Menu.


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