Freenet is a peer-to-peer platform for censorship-resistant communication and publishing. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install Freenet on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that your Windows 11 system meets the following requirements:
- Windows 11 (64-bit)
- At least 512MB of RAM
- At least 500MB of free disk space
- A web browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox)
Download Freenet
- Open your web browser and go to the Freenet Project website.
- Click the "Download" button on the homepage.
- Select the appropriate version for your system (32-bit or 64-bit) and click on the download link.
- Save the installer file to your computer.
Install Freenet
- Locate the downloaded installer file (typically in your Downloads folder) and double-click it to begin the installation process.
- Click "Yes" to allow the program to make changes to your computer.
- Review and accept the License Agreement by clicking on the checkbox.
- Choose the installation path for Freenet or leave the default selection and proceed with the installation.
- Click "Install" to continue with the installation process.
- Wait for the installation to complete. This may take some time.
Launch Freenet
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Freenet by following these steps:
- Click the Windows Start button.
- Start typing "Freenet" in the search bar.
- Click on the Freenet icon when it appears in the search results.
- The Freenet application will open, and you will be able to configure it as necessary.
Conclusion
You have successfully installed Freenet on your Windows 11 computer! You can now use Freenet to access the Freenet decentralized network and participate in censorship-resistant communication and publishing.
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