Guides
Wave Executor Guides
In-depth guides covering installation, verification, safety, Windows-specific fixes, and update procedures. Each guide is written to be self-contained and directly useful.
Installation & Setup
Installation Guide
Full walkthrough from download to first launch, with verification at every step.
Open →Windows 11 Install Notes
Windows 11-specific steps, Smart App Control, and Core Isolation notes.
Open →Update Wave Executor
How to update manually and automatically, and what to do if the updater fails.
Open →Safety & Verification
Verify SHA-256
Confirm a downloaded file matches the published hash using PowerShell or CertUtil.
Open →Understanding SHA-256
What cryptographic hashes are, how they work, and why they matter for downloads.
Open →Safe Download Practices
How to avoid malicious mirrors, fake installers, and ad redirects when downloading software.
Open →Windows Defender Exclusions
Add Wave Executor to Defender exclusions safely, after verifying the hash.
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