CryptPad is a secure and open-source online collaboration suite that comes with a range of productivity tools like real-time document editing, encrypted messaging, shared file storage, and more. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to download and install CryptPad on Windows 10.
Prerequisites
Before you proceed with the installation, ensure that your Windows 10 PC meets the following system requirements:
- Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system
- At least 4GB RAM
- 1 GHz or faster processor
- 200MB free disk space
- Active internet connection
Installation Steps
Follow these simple steps to install CryptPad on your Windows 10 PC:
- Open your preferred web browser and go to the CryptPad website at https://cryptpad.fr/.
- Click on the "Download" button on the top menu.
- You will be redirected to the download page. Locate the section labeled "Stable Releases" and click on Windows 64-bit button.
- The installation file will download automatically.
- Once the download is complete, browse to the download directory and double-click on the installation file. This will begin the installation process.
- If prompted with a security dialog box, click on "Yes" to allow the installation to proceed.
- The CryptPad installation wizard will start. Click on "Next" to continue.
- Accept the license agreement terms and click on "Next".
- Choose the destination folder where you want to install CryptPad. By default, it will get installed on the "C:\Program Files\CryptPad" folder. You can change this if you want to.
- Click on "Next" to proceed.
- Choose the application shortcuts you want to create and click on "Next" to proceed.
- Click on "Install" to begin the installation process.
- Wait for the installation to complete. It may take several minutes, depending on your system configuration.
- Once the installation is complete, click on "Finish" to exit the setup wizard.
- CryptPad is now installed on your Windows 10 PC. You can launch it from the start menu or desktop shortcut.
That's it! You have successfully installed CryptPad on your Windows 10 PC. Enjoy all the features and benefits of this open-source online collaboration suite.
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