# Download and Install Jack

## <mark style="color:orange;">Requirements</mark>

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* At least one active license in your account (Trial or Full).
* Windows 10 or higher.
* At least 2.5 GB disk space.
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## Index

1. [Preparations](#preparations)
2. [Download](#download)
3. [Installation](#installation)

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## Preparations

* Create a new folder in a location of your choice (e.g. C:\Jack).
* Add this folder to the exceptions of Windows Defender and (if installed) to the exceptions of your anti-virus software.
* How to add a folder to Windows Defender exceptions can be found here:\
  [Add an exclusion to Windows Security](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-an-exclusion-to-windows-security-811816c0-4dfd-af4a-47e4-c301afe13b26)

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Due to many different factors, Jack is flagged as False Positive, which is why Jack can be detected as a virus. If you have any concerns, please contact our support directly.
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## Download

* [Log into your account.](https://account.bottie.net/login)
* [Click on Downloads](https://account.bottie.net/account/downloads/jack) in your navigation and select "Jack".
* Confirm the download and save the archive in the folder you just created.
* Unpack the archive.

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To unpack the archive, use a common compression tool such as [WinRar](https://winrar.com), [WinZip](https://winzip.com) or unzip the file with the [integrated tool in Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/zip-and-unzip-files-f6dde0a7-0fec-8294-e1d3-703ed85e7ebc).

These programs are free to download and quickly installed.
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## Installation

* Open the extracted folder "Jack" and start "Launcher.exe".

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* Jack will first download some necessary files.
* A window will open in which you must enter your license.
* You can find your license [in your account](https://account.bottie.net/account/licenses/jack).

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* You will now be prompted to select the location of your WoW folder.
* Click "OK" and navigate to your WoW folder.

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If you only want to play on a private server, skip this step by clicking Cancel.
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Select the "Main Folder" (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft).
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* Jack will confirm your choice after installing the addon.
* In the next mask, choose which game you prefer.

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This information is required to download the necessary files for the game(s).\
Unselected games can also be downloaded later.

[See: Settings & Features -> Settings -> Maps](https://tutorials.wow-jack.com/settings-and-features/settings#4.-maps)
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* The files are then downloaded and installed.

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Depending on the selection, this process can take a few minutes.
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From here you can start to get an overview.\
Jack will still be downloading some data for your games in the background.
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* As soon as Jack is ready to go, you will receive a message in your console.

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