ARIS FOR WINDOWS - INSTALLATION GUIDE
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REQUIREMENTS
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- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- 4GB RAM minimum
- 500MB disk space

INSTALLATION STEPS
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1. EXTRACT this zip file to a folder (e.g., Desktop)

2. RUN THE SETUP SCRIPT
   - Right-click "setup-aris.ps1"
   - Select "Run with PowerShell"
   - If prompted, click "Run as Administrator"
   - Follow the prompts:
     * PostgreSQL installer will open - set a password and remember it!
     * Enter that password when the script asks for it

3. INSTALL ARIS
   - Double-click "Aris_0.2.1_x64-setup.exe"
   - If Windows SmartScreen appears, click "More info" then "Run anyway"
   - Follow the installer prompts

4. LAUNCH ARIS
   - Find Aris in your Start Menu
   - Enter your subscription key from your Account page at youraris.com
   - Start chatting!

TROUBLESHOOTING
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"Failed to fetch" error:
  - Make sure PostgreSQL is running (check Services)
  - Re-run setup-aris.ps1 as Administrator

PostgreSQL won't start:
  - Open Services (search "services" in Start)
  - Find "postgresql-x64-16"
  - Right-click -> Start

SmartScreen blocks the installer:
  - Click "More info"
  - Click "Run anyway"

SUPPORT
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Visit: https://youraris.com
Email: support@youraris.com