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Guide to installing Arc Browser on Windows 10
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ArcOn10.md

As this is not an official way of installing Arc, if you encounter any issues do NOT report them to the developers, they did not intend for people to be running Arc on Windows 10.

This guide is a bit more manual since I wanted to respect the developers' wishes and not directly link any downloads to the beta of Arc.

I don't know how this will work with updates, you may just need to redo the process to update it, but I'm not sure

  1. Install this font: https://aka.ms/SegoeFluentIcons (this fixes the icons since Windows 10 doesn't have this font installed by default)
  2. Download the Arc appinstaller and open it in notepad/some other text editor
  3. Copy everything inside and paste it into this website: https://codebeautify.org/xmlviewer (this is optional, but it makes reading and copying from the file easier)
  4. Find the mainpackage @Uri, it should end in Arc.x64.msix, and open that in a new tab. It should download that msix file.
  5. Scrolling down a bit more, there should be two dependencies with their own @Uris, download them both and install them as normal (double click, press install)
  6. Open the Arc msix with 7-Zip or WinRAR (others will probably work, but those are the two I've tested)
  7. Extract everything inside the folder to where you want the app to be installed

Technically, these next instructions aren't required, however it makes Windows actually recognize it as an app and probably prevents some weird bugs

  1. Open Settings, go into Update & Security, then For Developers, and toggle Developer Mode, you'll get a confirmation window, press Yes
  2. In the newly extracted files, find AppxManifest.xml and open it in notepad/some other text editor
  3. Open the Find and Replace menu (Ctrl + H or Edit->Replace for notepad), for Find what: put 10.0.22000.0, and for Replace with: put 10.0.10000.1000, then press Replace and save the file.
  4. Open Powershell (from the start menu usually), then type the following commands.
cd "[PATH TO YOUR ARC FILES HERE]"
Add-AppxPackage -Register ".\AppxManifest.xml"
  1. Optionally, disable Developer Mode using the same steps as step 8.

Now you should be able to see Arc in your start menu and have it function as normal

@alecbramham
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heyya, to all having issues with the runtime version!
what fixed it for me was installing this specific version Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.Redist.1.4.240211001.zip
i installed everything under both MSIX and Installer x64
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This worked! But when I open the settings it crashes.

Same issue

I too am having this issue, which is annoying since I want to try out Arc Sync. I can get to the Chromium settings by going via "View History" --> "Clear Browsing Data" but not Arc's other settings menu.

@ihersom
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ihersom commented Mar 26, 2024

Same issue, when I go to settings, the application crashes on Windows 10.

@StarZenno
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Any solutions for the browser crashing when settings are opened?

@Mstr0A
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Mstr0A commented Mar 28, 2024

it used to crash but now that its fixed, scrolling doent work

@LukaTV939
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it used to crash but now that its fixed, scrolling doent work

Yeah, firestore folder no more on 0.15

@Zerphanite
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Zerphanite commented Mar 28, 2024 •
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I have been able to get it to run on Windows 10 (V 22H2 - OS Build 19045.4170)

Follow the original steps, but for the Windows App SDK install the latest here (v1.5.1). So far sync keeps to be working, however favorites is not syncing properly.

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amraj007 commented Apr 1, 2024

I installed but he gives me this error
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amraj007 commented Apr 1, 2024

I don't have an invitation

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amraj007 commented Apr 1, 2024

Use the mail you got invited with You can't use any other mail other than the invited
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fine im go using chrome or firefox thank you :)

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devz3ro commented Apr 7, 2024

Simplified this process with PowerShell:

https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

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Eklip5e commented Apr 12, 2024

Simplified this process with PowerShell:

https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

I don't know how or why, but with this script Arc started without any problems now it works! thank you!

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devz3ro commented Apr 12, 2024

Simplified this process with PowerShell:
https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

I don't know how or why, but with this script Arc started without any problems now it works! thank you!

No problem, glad it was useful. The Arc auto updater doesn't work in Windows 10, and I couldn't see myself going through the steps manually just to update it every time.

I added a .bat file to make it easier to install / update. Just download the .bat to the same location as the .ps1 file, right click it and run it as Administrator (once Developer Mode is enabled + prerequisites installed), and it should handle the rest.

@Demetr27
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it used to crash but now that its fixed, scrolling doent work

Yeah, firestore folder no more on 0.15

The firestore is now located here:
%localappdata%\firestore\Arc\bcny-arc-server\main

Removing the CURRENT file really helps

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pp03 commented Apr 19, 2024

DO NOT turn off graphics acceleration

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pp03 commented Apr 21, 2024

Simplified this process with PowerShell:
https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

I don't know how or why, but with this script Arc started without any problems now it works! thank you!

No problem, glad it was useful. The Arc auto updater doesn't work in Windows 10, and I couldn't see myself going through the steps manually just to update it every time.

I added a .bat file to make it easier to install / update. Just download the .bat to the same location as the .ps1 file, right click it and run it as Administrator (once Developer Mode is enabled + prerequisites installed), and it should handle the rest.

after delete "working" folder arc won't open

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devz3ro commented Apr 23, 2024

Simplified this process with PowerShell:
https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

I don't know how or why, but with this script Arc started without any problems now it works! thank you!

No problem, glad it was useful. The Arc auto updater doesn't work in Windows 10, and I couldn't see myself going through the steps manually just to update it every time.
I added a .bat file to make it easier to install / update. Just download the .bat to the same location as the .ps1 file, right click it and run it as Administrator (once Developer Mode is enabled + prerequisites installed), and it should handle the rest.

after delete "working" folder arc won't open

Thanks for the information, if you see / find any other problems please post in the issues section.

Sorry for the oversight, I just replicated this and unfortunately it is the case. I will change the code and update the readme.

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Thanks a lot.

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devz3ro commented Apr 23, 2024

Simplified this process with PowerShell:
https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

I don't know how or why, but with this script Arc started without any problems now it works! thank you!

No problem, glad it was useful. The Arc auto updater doesn't work in Windows 10, and I couldn't see myself going through the steps manually just to update it every time.
I added a .bat file to make it easier to install / update. Just download the .bat to the same location as the .ps1 file, right click it and run it as Administrator (once Developer Mode is enabled + prerequisites installed), and it should handle the rest.

after delete "working" folder arc won't open

Thanks for the information, if you see / find any other problems please post in the issues section.

Sorry for the oversight, I just replicated this and unfortunately it is the case. I will change the code and update the readme.

updated.

@enisbudancamanak
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Simplified this process with PowerShell:
https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

I don't know how or why, but with this script Arc started without any problems now it works! thank you!

No problem, glad it was useful. The Arc auto updater doesn't work in Windows 10, and I couldn't see myself going through the steps manually just to update it every time.

I added a .bat file to make it easier to install / update. Just download the .bat to the same location as the .ps1 file, right click it and run it as Administrator (once Developer Mode is enabled + prerequisites installed), and it should handle the rest.

amazing work @devz3ro, quick question: will i need to configure every setting/pinned tab again after updating Arc?

@VelikiySebas
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its just closing when im trying to create an account what i did wrong?

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EduardoStarZ commented Apr 24, 2024 •
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Hey, The screen is blank, but the website has loaded. any fix? Screenshot (26) Screenshot (27)

Having the same problem... Did someone succeeded to fix it ? (I've deleted the cache files in main)

Installed Arc today and i'm having this exact issue as well, has anyone come to a fix or why this happens?

Edit: I completely unninstaled Arc and every single folder related to it, and then tried to install from Devz3ro's scripts, the error still happens either ways

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devz3ro commented Apr 29, 2024

Simplified this process with PowerShell:
https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

I don't know how or why, but with this script Arc started without any problems now it works! thank you!

No problem, glad it was useful. The Arc auto updater doesn't work in Windows 10, and I couldn't see myself going through the steps manually just to update it every time.
I added a .bat file to make it easier to install / update. Just download the .bat to the same location as the .ps1 file, right click it and run it as Administrator (once Developer Mode is enabled + prerequisites installed), and it should handle the rest.

amazing work @devz3ro, quick question: will i need to configure every setting/pinned tab again after updating Arc?

i'll have to see if I can add logic to update and preserve user data

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devz3ro commented Apr 29, 2024

Simplified this process with PowerShell:
https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

I don't know how or why, but with this script Arc started without any problems now it works! thank you!

No problem, glad it was useful. The Arc auto updater doesn't work in Windows 10, and I couldn't see myself going through the steps manually just to update it every time.
I added a .bat file to make it easier to install / update. Just download the .bat to the same location as the .ps1 file, right click it and run it as Administrator (once Developer Mode is enabled + prerequisites installed), and it should handle the rest.

amazing work @devz3ro, quick question: will i need to configure every setting/pinned tab again after updating Arc?

Run taskkill /f /t /im arc.exe from the command line, delete the Arc directory, and then re-run the .bat file as administrator and wait for it to finish. This should update Arc and keep all of your settings / pins.

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T1ckbase commented Apr 30, 2024 •
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I found another way to install

  1. Open Registry Editor
  2. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
  3. Set UBR to ffffffff. (remember the original value and change it back after the installation is complete)
  4. Install arc with Arc.appinstaller (download link: https://releases.arc.net/windows/Arc.appinstaller)
  5. Set UBR to original value

@iansquenet
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@T1ckbase's solution seemed to work, thanks!

@devz3ro
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devz3ro commented Apr 30, 2024 •
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@T1ckbase great find. I have confirmed this as well, and will be uploading a new version soon that I have 90% finished atm. Using this method doesn't seem to need developer mode enabled to work. You will however have to uninstall the unpackaged version first for it to work.

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devz3ro commented Apr 30, 2024

Updated to use this method. I've tested as much as I can, let me know if there are any issues.

https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

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devz3ro commented May 3, 2024

i fuckin cannot do this damnit i am openin it in note pad dos error then copy em then still nothin cant u fuckin explain a lil more deeper

What are you having an issue with?, the whole process is automated with poweshell @ https://github.com/devz3ro/Arc-Windows-10

@SxliHahaYez
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Ok so im having an issue, the screen is just black, like the tabs dont load

@devz3ro
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devz3ro commented May 7, 2024

In the address bar go here: arc://settings/system

Make sure the following is enabled "Use graphics acceleration when available"

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1kuwam commented May 7, 2024 •
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@devz3ro I'm having the same issue as @SxliHahaYez , When I try to go to settings to turn on graphics acceleration its still just black.

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lumidesu commented May 8, 2024

I found another way to install

  1. Open Registry Editor
  2. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
  3. Set UBR to ffffffff. (remember the original value and change it back after the installation is complete)
  4. Install arc with Arc.appinstaller (download link: https://releases.arc.net/windows/Arc.appinstaller)
  5. Set UBR to original value

this worked, thanks!

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