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Installation Guide
This guide will walk you through installing NiloShift on your Windows computer.
Before installing, make sure your system meets these requirements:
- 💻 Operating System: Windows 10 (1903) or later
- 🧠 Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended
- 💾 Storage: 500 MB free space (plus space for your data)
- 👑 Permissions: Administrator rights recommended for full functionality
NiloShift offers two download options:
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File:
NiloShift-1.0.0.msi - Best for: Most users who want easy installation
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Features:
- Automatic installation
- Start menu shortcuts
- Uninstaller included
- Windows integration
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File:
niloshift.exe - Best for: Advanced users or portable use
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Features:
- No installation required
- Run from any location
- Perfect for USB drives
- No registry changes
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Download the MSI file 📥
- Go to GitHub Releases
- Download
NiloShift-1.0.0.msi
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Run the installer 🔧
- Double-click the downloaded MSI file
- Click "Yes" when Windows asks for permission
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Follow the installation wizard 📋
- Choose installation directory (default:
C:\Program Files\NiloShift) - Select additional options if desired
- Click "Install"
- Choose installation directory (default:
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Complete installation ✅
- Wait for installation to finish
- Click "Finish"
- NiloShift is now installed!
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Download the EXE file 📥
- Go to GitHub Releases
- Download
niloshift.exe
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Choose a location 📁
- Create a folder like
C:\Tools\NiloShift - Or place it on a USB drive for portability
- Create a folder like
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Run NiloShift ⚡
- Double-click
niloshift.exe - Right-click and "Run as administrator" for full features
- Double-click
Some antivirus software may flag NiloShift as suspicious. This is a false positive because:
- NiloShift accesses user profile data (which looks suspicious to antivirus)
- The executable is not widely recognized yet
- File encryption/decryption triggers security alerts
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Add exception 🛡️
- Add NiloShift folder to antivirus exclusions
- Whitelist
niloshift.exespecifically
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Download from official source ✅
- Only download from GitHub Releases
- Verify file checksums if provided
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Run as Administrator 👑
- Right-click NiloShift and "Run as administrator"
- This provides full access to user profile data
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Run NiloShift 🚀
- From Start Menu (MSI install) or double-click executable
- Accept any Windows firewall prompts
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Check permissions 👑
- NiloShift will check for necessary permissions
- Grant administrator access when prompted
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Verify functionality ✅
- Test by browsing to the Export page
- Verify your user profiles are detected
For portable installation:
- Right-click
niloshift.exe - Select "Create shortcut"
- Move shortcut to Desktop
- Rename to "NiloShift"
Currently, NiloShift doesn't have automatic updates. Check our releases page periodically.
- Download the latest version
- For MSI: Run new installer (will update existing installation)
- For portable: Replace the old executable with the new one
- Go to Settings > Apps
- Find "NiloShift" in the list
- Click "Uninstall"
- Follow the uninstaller prompts
- Simply delete the
niloshift.exefile - Remove any shortcuts you created
- No registry cleanup needed
"This app can't run on your PC"
- Ensure you're running Windows 10 (1903) or later
- Download the correct architecture (x64)
"Windows protected your PC"
- Click "More info"
- Click "Run anyway"
- This happens because the app isn't digitally signed yet
Installation fails
- Run installer as Administrator
- Temporarily disable antivirus
- Ensure sufficient disk space
MSI installer error
- Try the portable version instead
- Run Windows Update and try again
- Check Windows Installer service is running
If you encounter issues:
- Check our Troubleshooting Guide
- Search existing issues
- Create a new issue
- Email us at hello@nilovon.com
Once installed, you're ready to:
- Quick Start Tutorial - Learn the basics
- Export Guide - Create your first backup
- Import Guide - Restore data on a new machine
Installation complete? Let's get started! 🚀
Next: Quick Start Tutorial