Windows Defender Blocked Moltbot?

You might see a blue window saying "Windows protected your PC". This happens because our open-source binary is not code-signed (which costs thousands of dollars).

The Message

"Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk."

Method 1: The "More Info" Click (Easiest)

  1. Click the small underline text More info on the blue screen.
  2. A new button will appear at the bottom. Click Run anyway.
  3. The installer will proceed normally.

Method 2: PowerShell Unblock (Pro)

If you can't click through, you can unblock the file using PowerShell.

Unblock-File -Path .\moltbot-setup.exe

Replace moltbot-setup.exe with the actual filename.

Method 3: Install via WSL2 (Recommended)

Native Windows binaries can be finicky. We strongly recommend running Moltbot inside WSL2 (Ubuntu) for a smoother experience.

Switch to WSL2

Open your "Ubuntu" terminal on Windows and run:

curl -fsSL https://agentinstaller.com/install.sh | bash

See our Windows Installation Guide for details.