# Node-driven(Windows)

## Server (PC) Basics 

* The installation must be performed in an internet-enabled environment
* Recommendations

  CPU: 4Core or faster \
  Memory: 16GB or more \
  Disk: 500GB or more (SSD recommended) 

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## How to install

### Applying Windows Defender Exception Settings

Node programs are not program-authenticated on Windows, so they require Defender exceptions to run correctly.

* Create a "very node" folder on your desktop.\
  ![](/files/tGuhZ1fENp6iZqRH5Nb5)
* Windows Settings > Privacy & Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Virus & Threat Protection Settings (Manage Settings) > Exclusions (Add an Exclusion) > Folder (Select the very\_node folder on your desktop)\
  ![](/files/pLUiWLArndLrM31ZOOoA)

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* Unzip files downloaded to the very\_node folder

## Enter your private key

* Modify the key.json file by selecting "Edit in Notepad".\
  ![](/files/25J4rCILUpX3ejuoL3rt)
* Enter your private key in the " " of "Paste a private key here" and click "Save"![](/files/WRznWNsYCPeSX40w04ta)

## Run the program

*
* Right click on the VERY file and select "Run as administrator"![](/files/jBHHWUeBigQ7mbdRz4aN)
* Ignore warning messages.

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## Successful Node Launch Screen

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you see the phrase Block synchronization started, the node is running normally. The Proof of Node reward will start when the number=xxxx is equal to the current block generation number. (Sync complete) The more powerful the PC, the faster the sync completes.
{% endhint %}


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