Windows Installation Guide

Install Status200 as a desktop application on Windows for comprehensive monitoring and incident management.

Installation Methods

Method 1: Microsoft Edge (Recommended)

Edge provides the best Windows PWA integration with native features.

1. Open Status200 in Edge

   • Launch Microsoft Edge browser
   • Navigate to your Status200 instance URL
   • Sign in to your Status200 account
   • Wait for complete page loading

2. Install App

   • Look for the install icon (⊞) in the address bar
   • Click the "Install Status200" button
   • Or click the three-dot menu → Apps → Install this site as an app

3. Customize Installation

   • App Name: Modify if desired (default: Status200)
   • Start Menu: Choose whether to add to Start Menu
   • Taskbar: Option to pin to taskbar
   • Desktop: Create desktop shortcut

4. Complete Installation

   • Click "Install" to finish
   • Status200 will open in its own window
   • Find it in Start Menu under installed apps

Method 2: Google Chrome

Chrome offers excellent PWA support with rich desktop integration.

1. Open Status200 in Chrome

   • Launch Google Chrome
   • Go to your Status200 instance
   • Ensure you're signed in
   • Allow complete page load

2. Install via Address Bar

   • Look for install icon (⊞) in address bar
   • Click "Install Status200"
   • Or use menu: three dots → More tools → Create shortcut

3. Installation Options

   • Check "Open as window" for app-like experience
   • Customize app name if desired
   • Click "Install" or "Create"

4. Launch App

   • Find Status200 in Windows Start Menu
   • Or launch from desktop shortcut
   • App opens in dedicated window

Method 3: Firefox

Firefox supports PWA installation with basic desktop integration.

1. Open Status200 in Firefox

   • Launch Firefox browser
   • Navigate to Status200 URL
   • Complete sign-in process

2. Install PWA

   • Look for installation prompt or banner
   • Or click menu → Install
   • If available, click "Add to Home Screen" equivalent

Startup Configuration

1. Auto-Start: Configure Status200 to start with Windows
   • Right-click taskbar → Task Manager → Startup
   • Enable Status200 if desired
2. Default Size: Set preferred window size and position

Notification Settings

1. Windows Notifications

   • Settings → System → Notifications & actions
   • Find Status200 and configure alert preferences
   • Enable banner notifications for incidents

2. Focus Assist

   • Configure Do Not Disturb settings
   • Allow Status200 critical notifications
   • Set priority levels for different alert types

Advanced Installation Options

Troubleshooting

Installation Issues

Install button not appearing:

Solutions:
1. Ensure you're using Edge or Chrome (recommended browsers)
2. Verify HTTPS connection to Status200 instance
3. Clear browser cache and cookies
4. Update browser to latest version
5. Check if PWA requirements are met on server
6. Disable browser extensions temporarily

Installation fails or crashes:

Solutions:
1. Run browser as administrator
2. Check Windows User Account Control (UAC) settings
3. Ensure sufficient disk space (minimum 100MB)
4. Temporarily disable antivirus software
5. Clear browser data completely
6. Restart Windows and try again

App doesn't appear in Start Menu:

Solutions:
1. Search for "Status200" in Windows search
2. Check if installed under different name
3. Look in "Recently added" apps section
4. Reinstall and ensure "Add to Start Menu" is checked
5. Manually create shortcut if necessary

Notification Problems

Windows notifications not working:

Solutions:
1. Windows Settings → System → Notifications & actions
2. Enable notifications for Status200
3. Check Focus Assist settings
4. Ensure notification permissions in Status200
5. Test with simple notification first

Uninstallation

Complete Removal

1. Windows Settings Method

   • Settings → Apps → Apps & features
   • Search for "Status200"
   • Click and select "Uninstall"

2. Browser Method

   • Open Edge/Chrome
   • Go to edge://apps/ or chrome://apps/
   • Find Status200
   • Click options → Uninstall

3. Start Menu Method

   • Right-click Status200 in Start Menu
   • Select "Uninstall"
   • Confirm removal

Updates and Maintenance

Automatic Updates

• Status200 PWA updates automatically when online
• No manual intervention required
• Updates apply immediately upon restart
• Critical patches deployed instantly