> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tutorials.wowgrinder.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tutorials.wowgrinder.com/getting-started/download-and-install-grinder.md).

# Download and Install Grinder

## <mark style="color:orange;">Requirements</mark>

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* At least one active license in your account.
* Windows 10 or higher. (A lower version is also "possible".)
* At least 25 MB disk space.
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## Index

1. [Preparations](#preparations)
2. [Download](#download)
3. [Installation](#installation)

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## Preparations

* Create a new folder in a location of your choice (e.g. C:\Grinder).
* Add this folder to the exceptions of Windows Defender and (if installed) to the exceptions of your anti-virus software.
* How to add a folder to Windows Defender exceptions can be found here:\
  [Add an exclusion to Windows Security](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-an-exclusion-to-windows-security-811816c0-4dfd-af4a-47e4-c301afe13b26)

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Due to many different factors, Grinder is flagged as False Positive, which is why Grinder can be detected as a virus. If you have any concerns, please contact our support directly.
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## Download

* [Log into your account.](https://account.bottie.net/login)
* [Click on Downloads](https://account.bottie.net/account/downloads/grinder) in your navigation and select "Grinder".
* Confirm the download and save the archive in the folder you just created.
* Unpack the archive.

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To unpack the archive, use a common compression tool such as [WinRar](https://winrar.com), [WinZip](https://winzip.com) or unzip the file with the [integrated tool in Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/zip-and-unzip-files-f6dde0a7-0fec-8294-e1d3-703ed85e7ebc).

These programs are free to download and quickly installed.
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## Installation

* Open the extracted folder "Grinder" and start "Launcher.exe".

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* A window will open in which you must enter your license.
* You can find your license [in your account](https://account.bottie.net/account/licenses/grinder).

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* In the next window, enter a name for the addon (1) and select your WoW folder (2).

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Select the "Main Folder" (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft).
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* Click on "Save" and confirm your entries.

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Installation complete :partying\_face:
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