# Installation

### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

IDCamPro needs the following prerequisites:

* Windows 10 or higher
* x86 or x64
* ARM64 (newer Mac computers) are supported but has limitations
  * Only x64 emulation
  * USB Dongle is not recognized
  * Only MJPEG cameras are supported (no RTSP/H.264)
* Latest .NET Desktop Runtime - Download[^1]

### Installation <a href="#installation" id="installation"></a>

First make sure that all prerequisites are installed. Then download the latest version from here:

[Setup](https://downloads.dbnetsoft.com/idcampro/Setup_IDCamPro.exe)

Then start the Setup process by starting `Setup_IDCamPro.exe`. If .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime is missing the setup program will automatically download it and install it.

{% hint style="info" %}
In case the applications is not starting, please install the latest .NET Desktop Runtime manually, the installer is not always aware to install the newest version. We are working on a fix.
{% endhint %}

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