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FabioMorais87
FabioMorais87
and
jorge-campo
on Mar 23, 2025

The Status desktop app is the best way to experience Status on Windows. Take a look at the steps below to get started.

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To protect yourself from malware, viruses or scams, always download the Status app from a trusted source. For the Windows version, use the Status website.

  1. 1
    Visit the Status website.
  2. 2
    Click
    Download for Windows
    .
  3. 3
    Once the download is complete, find the Status app installer. This is typically located in your Downloads folder.
  4. 4
    Double-click the Status .exe file.
  5. 5
    To launch the Status app, open the Applications folder and double-click the Status icon.

Microsoft Edge for Windows includes the SmartScreen feature, which can prevent you from downloading the Status desktop app. If you receive a message that says "StatusIm-Desktop.exe isn't commonly downloaded" follow these steps:

  1. 1
    Hover over the Microsoft Edge warning message and click More options.
  2. 2
    Select Keep.
  3. 3
    On the Make sure you trust StatusIm-Desktop screen, click Show more.
  4. 4
    Click Keep anyway.
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The Status desktop app you download from the Status website (https://status.app) is safe and free from malware.

Yes, you need administrator privileges to install Status desktop. This is to make sure the installation is correctly set up.

Always visit the Status website to download the latest version of the app. When running Status desktop, the app automatically updates to the most recent version.

Verify that your system meets the minimum app's requirements. Consider restarting your computer and reinstalling if the issue persists or the installation fails.

Updated by
jorge-campo
jorge-campoon Mar 23, 2025
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