Skip to content

Install & Update

System Requirements

Item Requirement
OS Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
Permissions TUN mode requires installing the system service (UAC prompt)
Network Must be able to access subscription URLs (some may require a proxy)

Installation

  1. Download the latest installer from GitHub Releases
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  3. After first launch, go to the Dashboard to get started

Installer Types

  • .exe installer — recommended for most users
  • .zip portable — no installation needed, just extract and run Rover.exe

Updates

Rover checks for updates on startup. When a new version is available:

  1. A notification appears on the Dashboard
  2. Click update — Rover downloads and installs automatically
  3. Restart when the update is complete

You can also manually check for updates in Settings → About.

Installing the System Service (RoverService)

TUN mode requires the system service to be installed. There are two ways to install it:

Option 1: Auto-install from the Dashboard (Recommended)

Simply toggle TUN Mode on the Dashboard. Rover will detect whether the system service is installed and prompt you automatically. Click "Yes" on the UAC dialog to proceed.

Option 2: Manual Install

  1. Go to Settings → About
  2. Click Install System Service
  3. A UAC prompt will appear — click "Yes" to authorize
  4. After installation, go back to the Dashboard and enable TUN mode

UAC Authorization

When installing the system service, Rover automatically requests admin privileges via the Windows UAC (User Account Control) dialog. Click "Yes" — there's no need to manually run Rover as administrator.

If the UAC dialog doesn't appear, it may be blocked by security software. Check your security software settings.

For more details, see System Service.

Uninstalling the System Service

Go to Settings → About and click Uninstall System Service. TUN mode will no longer be available after uninstalling.

Before Uninstalling

Make sure to turn off TUN mode on the Dashboard before uninstalling the system service, otherwise your network may stop working properly.

Common Installation Issues

Problem Solution
Windows says "This app has been blocked" Click "More info" → "Run anyway"
App won't start after install Check if antivirus software is blocking it; try reinstalling
Port already in use Change the Mixed port in Settings → Basic
Update download fails Check your network connection, or download manually from GitHub