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Installing on Windows

RIPPLES plugins install in a couple of clicks. Windows shows a one-time security prompt for any app it hasn't seen before - here's how to get past it safely.

Is this safe? Yes. Our installer is brand new and not yet code-signed, so Microsoft Defender SmartScreen labels it "unrecognized" / "Unknown publisher." That is a reputation notice, not a virus warning - the file is the official RIPPLES installer you downloaded from us.

1

Run the installer

Double-click the RIPPLES_<Plugin>_Installer.exe you downloaded. Windows shows a blue "Windows protected your PC" screen. Click the small More info link.

Windows SmartScreen blue screen with a More info link
Click "More info" - it's an underlined link near the top.
2

Click "Run anyway"

The screen expands to show the app name (RIPPLES_<Plugin>_Installer.exe). A Run anyway button appears at the bottom - click it to continue.

Windows SmartScreen expanded showing Run anyway button
Click "Run anyway" to start the installer.
3

Accept the licence and install

Follow the installer and accept the End User License Agreement when prompted. The plugin's VST3 is installed to the standard folder, C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.

4

Open your DAW

Launch your music software. Most DAWs scan for new plugins on startup; if you don't see the plugin, trigger a plugin rescan in your DAW's preferences (look for VST / Plug-In Manager) and make sure the VST3 folder above is enabled.

Stuck or seeing something different? We're happy to help - email office@ripples-music.com or use the contact page.