# Installing RUFUS Race Manager

RUFUS Race Manager is available for Windows and macOS. For macOS, make sure you download the correct version for your processor type:

* **macOS x64**: for Intel-based Macs
* **macOS arm64**: for Apple Silicon Macs, such as M1, M2, M3, or later
* **Windows**: for Windows computers

## Download RUFUS Race Manager

Download the installer from the official RUFUS Race Manager download page:

**rm.runonrufus.com**

Use the download button for your operating system and processor type.

## Before Installing

If you already have a previous version of RUFUS Race Manager installed, uninstall or remove it before installing the latest version.

This is especially recommended when replacing an older beta version or moving between different installer types.

## Installing on Windows

1. Download the Windows installer.
2. Open the downloaded `.exe` file.
3. Follow the installation steps.
4. Once the installation is complete, launch RUFUS Race Manager from the desktop shortcut or the Start Menu.

RUFUS Race Manager may not launch automatically after installation.

## Installing on macOS

1. Download the correct macOS version:
   * `x64` for Intel Macs
   * `arm64` for Apple Silicon Macs
2. Open the downloaded `.dmg` file.
3. Drag **RUFUS Race Manager** into the **Applications** folder.
4. Open RUFUS Race Manager from the Applications folder.

### macOS Security Message: “Damaged” or “Dangerous” App

In some cases, macOS may show a message saying that RUFUS Race Manager is **“damaged”** or **“dangerous”**.

This is usually caused by a quarantine flag added by macOS during the download process, especially when the app is downloaded using Chrome. It does not necessarily mean that the application is damaged.

To resolve this:

1. Delete the current RUFUS Race Manager app by moving it to the Bin.
2. Download RUFUS Race Manager again, preferably using **Safari**.
3. Move the app to the **Applications** folder.
4. Open **Terminal**.
5. Run the following command:

```
xattr -cr /Applications/RUFUS\ Race\ Manager.app
```

After running the command, open RUFUS Race Manager again from the Applications folder.

## First Launch

When RUFUS Race Manager opens for the first time:

1. Log in with your RUFUS account.
2. Complete any required on-screen setup.
3. Check that the application is updated before using it at an event.

## Installation Troubleshooting

If the installer does not open or the application does not start:

* Confirm that you downloaded the correct version for your operating system.
* On Windows, make sure your user has permission to install applications.
* On macOS, confirm that the app is inside the Applications folder before running the Terminal command.
* If security software blocks the installation, review the warning and allow RUFUS Race Manager only if it was downloaded from the official RUFUS source.

Keep the installer available until you confirm that RUFUS Race Manager opens correctly.


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