Freenet is a peer-to-peer network that allows users to communicate, publish and share information anonymously. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Freenet on Windows 10.
Before proceeding with the installation process, ensure that you have an active Internet connection and administrative privileges.
Open your preferred web browser and navigate to https://freenetproject.org/index.html.
Once on the website, click on the Download button located on the page.
Select the "Freenet for Windows" option to download the installation file.
Save the downloaded installation file to your preferred location on your computer.
Once the download is complete, locate the installation file and double-click on it to begin the installation process.
A dialogue box will appear asking for your confirmation to run the setup. Click on "Run" to proceed.
The Freenet Setup Wizard will launch. Click on the "Next" button to continue.
Read and agree to the terms of the license agreement, then select "Next."
Choose the installation folder by either leaving the default folder or selecting a different location.
Select the Freenet installation options. Here you can choose if you want Freenet to start automatically with Windows or if you want the installer to create a desktop icon for easy access to Freenet.
Click on "Install" to begin the installation process.
Depending on your computer specifications, the installation process may take some time. Once the installation is complete, click on "Finish."
The Freenet node will start automatically upon installation. However, you may need to give it time to establish connections with other nodes before you can start using it.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Freenet on your Windows 10 computer.
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