Install 1xbet on Windows PC: Complete Installation Guide

Step-by-step installation instructions for Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 with troubleshooting and configuration tips

Quick Installation Summary

Installing 1xbet on Windows takes 3-5 minutes: Double-click the downloaded .exe file, click "Run anyway" if SmartScreen warning appears, grant administrator rights in UAC prompt, follow installation wizard (accept license, choose install location), wait for file extraction, then launch the app and log in. Requires ~250MB disk space and administrator privileges.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
Operating System Windows 7 SP1 Windows 10/11
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD equivalent Intel Core i3+ / AMD Ryzen 3+
RAM 2 GB 4 GB+
Disk Space 250 MB free 500 MB+
Internet 1 Mbps 5+ Mbps

For full system requirements, see our detailed requirements guide.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Locate Downloaded File

  1. Open File Explorer (Windows key + E)
  2. Navigate to Downloads folder (C:\Users\[YourName]\Downloads)
  3. Find "1xbet_setup.exe" or similar filename
  4. Verify file size: approximately 185-190 MB

Step 2: Run Installer

  1. Double-click the installer file
  2. Or right-click → Run as administrator (recommended)

Step 3: Handle Windows SmartScreen Warning

Windows may display: "Windows protected your PC - Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app"

To proceed:

  1. Click "More info" link (small text below message)
  2. Click "Run anyway" button that appears

Why this happens: SmartScreen displays warnings for apps not from Microsoft Store. This doesn't indicate malware—it's standard security for downloaded apps. The installer from apkcom.com is safe.

Step 4: Grant Administrator Permission (UAC)

User Account Control prompt asks: "Do you want to allow this app to make changes?"

  1. Verify publisher information matches 1xbet
  2. Click "Yes"

Step 5: Installation Wizard

  1. Welcome screen: Click "Next"
  2. License Agreement: Read terms, check "I accept", click "Next"
  3. Installation Location:
    • Default: C:\Program Files\1xbet
    • To change: Click "Browse" and select different folder
    • Ensure at least 250 MB free space on selected drive
  4. Additional Options:
    • ☑ Create desktop icon (recommended)
    • ☑ Create Start Menu entry
  5. Ready to Install: Review settings, click "Install"

Step 6: Installation Progress

  • Duration: 2-4 minutes on SSD, 4-7 minutes on HDD
  • Progress bar shows file extraction and copying
  • Don't close installer during this process

Step 7: Complete Installation

  1. When "Setup Completed" screen appears, installation is finished
  2. ☑ Check "Launch 1xbet" to start app immediately
  3. Click "Finish"

First Launch & Configuration

Windows Firewall Permission

On first launch, Windows Firewall asks for network permission:

  1. Notification: "Windows Defender Firewall has blocked some features"
  2. Select networks:
    • ☑ Private networks (home/work) — recommended
    • ☑ Public networks (optional)
  3. Click "Allow access"

Initial App Setup

  1. Language selection: Choose interface language
  2. Currency: Set betting currency
  3. Odds format: Decimal, fractional, or American
  4. Notifications: Enable/disable desktop alerts

Login or Register

Existing account:

  1. Enter username/email and password
  2. Click "Login"
  3. Complete 2FA if enabled

New user:

  1. Click "Register"
  2. Fill registration form
  3. Verify via email/SMS
  4. Complete account verification

Installation Troubleshooting

Common Installation Errors

Error Cause Solution
"Error 2502/2503" Insufficient temp folder permissions Right-click installer → Run as administrator
"Another version already installed" Previous installation not removed Uninstall via Control Panel, restart PC, reinstall
"Not enough disk space" Insufficient free space Free up 500+ MB or choose different drive
Installer hangs at 50% Antivirus real-time scanning Temporarily disable antivirus, retry installation
"Unable to download components" Internet connection/firewall Check internet, disable VPN, allow installer through firewall
"Error reading from file" Corrupted download Delete installer, re-download from apkcom.com

Installation Won't Start

If double-clicking installer does nothing:

  1. Check Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) for running installer process
  2. Verify file size matches ~185 MB (if not, re-download)
  3. Right-click installer → Properties → Compatibility → Run in Windows 8 mode
  4. Copy installer to C:\Temp and run from there

App Won't Launch After Install

  1. Right-click 1xbet icon → Run as administrator
  2. Install Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft
  3. Install .NET Framework 4.8 from Microsoft
  4. Check Windows Firewall isn't blocking 1xbet
  5. Uninstall, restart PC, reinstall

How to Uninstall 1xbet

Windows 11/10 Uninstallation

  1. Open Settings (Windows key + I)
  2. Go to Apps → Apps & features
  3. Search for "1xbet"
  4. Click three dots (⋯) → Uninstall
  5. Confirm uninstall
  6. Grant UAC permission (click "Yes")
  7. Follow uninstaller wizard
  8. Choose whether to keep settings/data
  9. Wait for completion (1-2 minutes)

Windows 8/7 Uninstallation

  1. Open Control Panel
  2. Programs and Features
  3. Find "1xbet" in list
  4. Right-click → Uninstall
  5. Follow uninstaller wizard

Full Removal (Clean Uninstall)

To remove all traces:

  1. Uninstall via Control Panel/Settings
  2. Delete C:\Program Files\1xbet folder (if exists)
  3. Delete C:\Users\[Name]\AppData\Roaming\1xbet
  4. Delete C:\Users\[Name]\AppData\Local\1xbet
  5. Empty Recycle Bin