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### PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell as administrator.
2. Run this command `Add-AppxPackage -AppInstallerFile https://cdn.files.community/files/stable/Files.Package.appinstaller`.

1. Open the default version of PowerShell as administrator (Powershell 7 will **not** work).
2. For the stable branch, use the following command
```
Add-AppxPackage -AppInstallerFile https://cdn.files.community/files/stable/Files.Package.appinstaller
```
For the preview branch, use the following command
```
Add-AppxPackage -AppInstallerFile https://cdn.files.community/files/preview/Files.Package.appinstaller
```
3. Wait until the blue bar at the top of the window disappears.
4. Files should be installed and available in the Start Menu.

### Winget

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Installing an update will automatically restart Files so make sure to save your work before starting an update.
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### Steps required for the "classic installer" version after 3/21/2024

Starting 3/21/2024, users of the sideload version (aka classic installer) will need to reinstall Files in order to continue receiving automatic updates. This is a one time requirement due to changes in the code signing certificate.

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This is not required for the Store version of Files.
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1. Export your settings by going to `Settings > Advanced > Export`.
2. Uninstall Files and restart Windows
3. [Reinstall](/download/) Files.
4. Import your settings from `Settings > Advanced > Import`.

## Troubleshooting

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### Windows cannot install package because a different package with the same name is already installed

If you get this error code, you'll need to uninstall and [reinstall](/download/) Files. You can also export/import the settings file to keep your existing settings.


### Unofficial and modified versions of Windows

This includes but is not limited to AtlasOS, ReviOS, disabling Windows update, removing the Microsoft store. Files is not officially supported on devices with these modifications.

1. Type Services in Windows start menu
2. Open the `Windows update` and `Delivery optimization` services properties (Double click)
3. Set startup type to manual and click OK
4. Right click the services
5. Click Start
6. Try installing again.