Windows Installation

This guide covers installing Baseguard on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
• 64-bit (x64) processor
• Administrator access

Download

Download the latest Windows installer:

Download for Windows

Installation

1. Run the installer: Double-click the downloaded .msi file
2. Install: Click Install and wait for completion
3. Finish: Click Finish to complete installation

The installer will:

• Install Baseguard to C:\Program Files\Baseguard\
• Register Baseguard as a Windows service
• Add the CLI to your system PATH
• Create Start Menu shortcuts

File Locations

Using the GUI

After installation, launch Baseguard from the Start Menu:

1. Click Start and search for "Baseguard"
2. Click on the Baseguard application
3. The app will appear in your system tray
4. Right-click the tray icon to access options

Using the CLI

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell:

# Check version
baseguard version

# Connect (automatically prompts for login if needed)
baseguard connect

# View status
baseguard status

Uninstallation

To remove Baseguard:

1. Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps
2. Find "Baseguard" in the list
3. Click the three dots menu and select Uninstall
4. Follow the prompts to complete removal

Troubleshooting

See Troubleshooting — Installation & Daemon Issues for solutions.

Next Steps

After installation:

1. Connect to the network (automatically prompts for login)
2. Check your status