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Install VeloPixels on Windows

Installing takes about two minutes. Because VeloPixels is a new independent app and isn't code-signed yet, Windows shows a warning the first time. Here's how to continue safely.

  • About 2 minutes
  • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
  • ~3 MB installer

Before you start

  • You bought the VeloPixels Desktop App
  • You have your license key from the receipt email
  • You're signed in to Windows with permission to install apps

1Download the installer

Open your receipt email from Lemon Squeezy, or your Lemon Squeezy orders page, and download VeloPixels_x.y.z_x64-setup.exe.

Screenshot coming soon: Your Lemon Squeezy order page
Your Lemon Squeezy order page

2Run the installer

Double-click the downloaded file to start.

VeloPixels_x.y.z_x64-setup.exeApplication · about 3 MB

3Get past SmartScreen

Windows may show a blue “Windows protected your PC” screen.

Windows protected your PC

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting.

More info

Don't run

① Click More info

Windows protected your PC

App: VeloPixels_x.y.z_x64-setup.exe
Publisher: Unknown publisher

Run anywayDon't run

② Then click Run anyway

4Finish setup

Follow the installer, then open VeloPixels from the Start menu. Go to Settings, paste your license key and click Activate, then add your Venice API key.

Venice setup guide →

Check the file is genuine

Each release lists a SHA-256 checksum in its release notes. Open PowerShell in your Downloads folder and run:

Get-FileHash .\VeloPixels_x.y.z_x64-setup.exe

The Hash value should match the checksum published for that version.

Troubleshooting

There's no Run anyway button
Your organization may block apps that aren't code-signed. Ask your IT team, or contact us.
My antivirus removed the installer
New apps are sometimes flagged by mistake. Download the installer again from your Lemon Squeezy order, check its SHA-256 checksum (see above), and allow it in your antivirus. If it keeps happening, let us know.
The app opens but Activate fails
Check your internet connection and that you pasted the whole key. If it says the activation limit is reached, deactivate the license on another device first. Still stuck? Contact support.

Next step

Set up Venice
Still stuck? Contact support