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Install on Windows

Step-by-step guide to install AICHE on Windows 10/11

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Last updated: 1/12/2025
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The short answer: Download the installer, run it as Administrator, grant microphone permissions, and start recording with Ctrl+Alt+R.

Windows security dialogs add 3 extra clicks to what should be a simple installation.

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 (1903+) or Windows 11
  • 4 GB RAM minimum
  • 200 MB free space
  • 64-bit processor
  • Any Windows-compatible microphone

Installation Steps

Download

  1. Visit aiche.app landing page and click "Download for Windows"
  2. Or download from your profile downloads section if you already have an account
  3. Save the installer (e.g., AICHE-Desktop-Setup-1.1.10.exe) to Downloads

Install

  1. Run the downloaded setup file as Administrator
  2. If SmartScreen appears: More info → Run anyway
  3. Follow the installer:
    • Accept license agreement
    • Choose install location (default: C:\Program Files\AICHE)
    • Click Install

AICHE Windows Installer

Permissions

During installation, approve these:

  • User Account Control: Click Yes
  • Windows Firewall: Allow access for private and public networks
  • Microphone Access: Grant when first launching

First Launch

Sign In

  1. AICHE opens after installation
  2. Click "Sign In" button
  3. Your browser opens to aiche.app/connect-desktop
  4. Log in with your account (or create one if needed)
  5. Click "Confirm Authorization" button
  6. Authorization completes via deep link and the app activates automatically

AICHE Authorization Flow

Manual activation: If the automatic deep link doesn't work, copy the Device Code shown on the page and paste it manually:

Manual Device Code Entry

Troubleshooting login issues? See our Desktop App Login Guide for detailed help.

Privacy Notice

On first launch, you'll see AICHE's privacy commitment:

Your Privacy is Protected

Test Recording

  1. Press Ctrl+Alt+R from any text field
  2. Red ring shows recording active
  3. Speak your text
  4. Press Ctrl+Alt+R again to stop
  5. Text appears at cursor position

Settings Panel

System Tray

AICHE runs from your system tray:

  • Single click: Show/hide window
  • Right click: Menu options
  • Icon changes: Shows recording status

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action Shortcut
Global Recording Ctrl+Alt+R
Show/Hide Window Ctrl+Alt+A
In-App Recording Space bar
Settings Ctrl+S
History Ctrl+H

Auto-Start

To launch with Windows:

  1. Right-click AICHE in system tray
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Check "Start with Windows"
  4. Click Save

Troubleshooting

Microphone Not Working

  1. Settings → Privacy → Microphone
  2. Toggle "Allow apps to access microphone" ON
  3. Find AICHE in list and enable
  4. Restart AICHE

Hotkey Not Registering

  • Run AICHE as Administrator
  • Check no other app uses Ctrl+Alt+R
  • Try restarting Windows

SmartScreen Blocking

This is normal for new software:

  1. Click "More info"
  2. Click "Run anyway"
  3. AICHE is safe but not yet Microsoft-verified

Antivirus Interference

Add AICHE to your antivirus exceptions:

  • Windows Defender: Settings → Virus & threat protection → Exclusions
  • Add folder: C:\Program Files\AICHE

Updates

AICHE checks for updates automatically:

  1. Notification appears when available
  2. Click "Update Now"
  3. AICHE restarts with new version

Manual check: Settings → About → Check for Updates

Uninstall

To remove AICHE:

  1. Close AICHE (system tray → Quit)
  2. Settings → Apps → AICHE
  3. Click Uninstall
  4. Follow uninstaller

Or use Control Panel:

  1. Control Panel → Programs and Features
  2. Find AICHE
  3. Click Uninstall

Integration

AICHE works with all Windows applications:

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams)
  • Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
  • Code editors (VS Code, Visual Studio)
  • Any application with text input

Tips

Performance

  • Disable Windows audio enhancements for cleaner input
  • Use USB microphone for best quality
  • Close unused audio applications

Privacy

  • AICHE only accesses microphone when you press hotkey
  • Audio is processed and immediately deleted
  • Local history is encrypted

Heads-up: Grant all permissions on first launch or the global hotkey won't work.

The pro-tip: Pin AICHE to your taskbar for quick access to the main window, even though recording works from anywhere via hotkey.

Result: Full installation takes under 3 minutes including all permissions.

Do this now: Press Ctrl+Alt+R in Notepad and say "Testing AICHE on Windows" to verify everything works.

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