# Installation and startup

The installation of the Astro Studio application is performed by an installer, which is run by the setup.exe file. In order for Astro Studio to work correctly, it requires Microsoft.NET Framework, which is installed together with the studio.

Unpack Astro Studio Community Edition distridution package into a folder and launch setup.exe

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If Windows shows the “Windows protected your PC” window, click More info

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And then “Run anyway”:

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Confirm your language:

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On the installation screen click Next:

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Review and accept the User License Agreement:

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After clicking Next, the installer will propose to choose a folder to install Astro Studio, as well as the one of the following installation options: for all users of the operating system or only for the current one.

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If you are installing Astro Studio for the first time, select the "Complete" option

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And confirm the start of installation:

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Windows may ask you to confirm that you allow Astro RPA to make changes on your device. Please confirm.

The final screen of the Installer informs you that the installation has been completed successfully.

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Now you may find the Astro Studio icon on you desktop and launch the application

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There are two design modes available in Astro Studio:

* Astro Studio Pro - the full design capabilities for professional developers
* Astro Studio Citizen - the simplified version for citizen developers.

To experience the full power of Astro RPA platform choose Pro version:

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Start up screen will show the recent projects and the links to start a new project or open an existing one.

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After closing this screen you reach the main screen of Astro Studio

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Now you are ready to start building robots on Astro RPA platform.


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