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# Install the desktop app on Windows

***Note:** for updating the app,* [check this tutorial](https://tokyapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020959838)*.*

* Download zip file of the application [here](https://app.toky.co/business/tools/windows/download).

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* Double click to unzip it.

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* Make double click to install the application

If you are using Windows Defender, you may see the following screen. Please click on *Run anyway* to continue.

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You should next see the main splash screen with the installation being executed

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* After the installation finishes, the app will open and you will be able to log in.

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* You will see Toky running on Windows taskbar

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* You will also see the Toky icon running on the system tray.

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