Installation

Installation

This guide will help you install HomRec on your Windows PC.

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Download

1. Go to the Releases page
2. Find the latest version (marked Latest)
3. Download homrec-vX.Ya-system-x86_64.zip

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Installation

1. Extract .zip to any folder (e.g., C:\HomRec or \Desktop\HomRec)
2. Open the folder and double-click hr.exe to run
3. No installation, no registry changes — everything stays in one folder

Tip: You can put HomRec on a USB drive and run it on any PC. Truly portable.

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First Launch

When you first launch HomRec:

• Windows may ask for microphone access — click Allow (required for audio recording)
• Windows may ask for administrator rights — this is needed to capture fullscreen games and certain apps
• No activation key is required — HomRec is completely free and open-source

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Requirements

Make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements.
See: System Requirements

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Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
"Windows protected your PC" (SmartScreen)	Click More info → Run anyway. This happens because the app is new and not yet recognized by Microsoft.
Antivirus flags the file	This is a false positive. HomRec is open-source and safe. You can verify by checking the source code. Add an exception in your antivirus if needed.
"MSVCP140.dll not found"	Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Program doesn't start	Check the System Requirements

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Updating HomRec

To update to a new version:

1. Download the latest vX.Y.Z.zip from Releases
2. Extract and overwrite all files in your HomRec folder
3. Your settings will be preserved

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Uninstalling

Simply delete the HomRec folder. Nothing is left behind — no registry entries, no leftover files.

Alternatively, you can use the built-in HomRec terminal:

1. Open terminal in HomRec (more about it on Hotkeys)
2. Type sec 0 and press Enter
3. Type rm @homrec and press Enter
4. The program will remove itself