Installing Bluecherry on Windows 10

Bluecherry is a popular and open-source video surveillance system that can be used for multiple purposes. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Bluecherry on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before installing Bluecherry, make sure your computer meets the following requirements:

• Windows 10 (64-bit)
• At least 4GB of RAM
• An Intel or AMD processor with at least 4 cores
• 1GB free disk space

Additionally, you will need to have administrative privileges on your system.

Step 1: Download the Bluecherry Installer

To install Bluecherry, we need to download the installer from the official website:

1. Go to the Bluecherry website.
2. Download the latest version of the Bluecherry installer.
3. Save the file to your computer.

Step 2: Install Bluecherry

Once the installer has been downloaded, we can proceed to install Bluecherry:

1. Double-click on the Bluecherry installer file to open it.
2. Click "Next" to begin the installation.
3. Choose the installation directory or use the default location.
4. Select "Full" installation.
5. Choose "Install as a Service" and click "Next."
6. Choose the username and password that will be used to run the service.
7. Click "Next" and then "Install" to begin the installation.
8. Once the installation is complete, click "Finish" to close the installer.

Step 3: Configure Bluecherry

Now that Bluecherry is installed, we need to configure it:

1. Open the Bluecherry application from the Start menu.
2. Click on the "Settings" button.
3. Configure your cameras, storage, and other settings based on your needs.
4. Save your changes and exit the application.

Step 4: Run Bluecherry

Once Bluecherry is configured, we can start using it:

1. Open the Bluecherry application from the Start menu.
2. Log in with the username and password you set during installation.
3. Start monitoring your cameras and using Bluecherry's features.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Bluecherry on Windows 10.

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