Aiverything Installation and Setup Guide
📋 Table of Contents
- System Requirements
- Download Preparation
- Installation Steps
- First Launch
- Launch Methods
- Uninstall Program
- Common Issues
💻 System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System
- Windows 10 (Version 1809 or higher)
- Windows 11 (All versions)
- System Architecture: 64-bit (x64)
- 32-bit Systems: Not supported
Hardware Requirements
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 and above
- Memory: Minimum 4GB RAM, recommended 8GB and above
- Storage Space: At least 500MB available space
- Graphics Card:
- Dedicated GPU: GTX 1060 / RX 580 or higher (optional, for GPU acceleration)
Software Dependencies
- Visual C++ Redistributable: 2015-2022 version
- WebView2 Runtime: For plugin interface display
- Java Runtime Environment: Built-in Java 21 runtime
Recommended System Configuration
Optimal Performance Configuration
- Operating System: Windows 11 latest version
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 and above
- Memory: 16GB RAM or more
- Storage: SSD solid state drive
- Graphics Card:
- NVIDIA: GTX 1660 or higher (supports CUDA acceleration)
- AMD: RX 6600 or higher (supports OpenCL acceleration)
Large File Indexing Configuration
If you need to index more than 1 million files, recommend:
- Memory: 32GB RAM
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- Graphics Card: RTX 3060 or higher
📥 Download Preparation
Official Download Channels
Primary Download Sources
GitHub Release (Recommended)
- Link: https://github.com/panwangwin/aiverything-official-forum/releases
- Advantages: Complete versions, timely updates
- Suitable for: Users with good network conditions
Quark Cloud Drive
- Link: https://pan.quark.cn/s/5ac2bf9154d7
- Advantages: High-speed downloads in China
- Suitable for: Users with limited network conditions
File Description
- File Name Format:
aiverything_x.x.x_x64-setup.exe - File Size: Approximately 180-200MB
- File Type: Windows executable installer
🔧 Installation Steps
Step 1: Download Installation Package
Visit Download Page
- Choose appropriate download source from official channels
- Select the latest stable version
Download File
- Click download link
- Wait for download completion
- File size approximately 180-200MB
Step 2: Execute Installation
Launch Installation Program
- Double-click
aiverything_x.x.x_x64-setup.exe - Wait for installer to load
- Double-click
Welcome Screen
- Read welcome information
- Click "Next" to continue
License Agreement
- Carefully read the license agreement
- Check "I accept the license agreement"
- Click "Next"
Choose Installation Location
- Default installation path:
C:\Program Files\Aiverything - Click "Browse" to select another location
- Ensure target location has sufficient space
- Click "Next"
- Default installation path:
Start Installation
- Click "Install" to begin installation process
- Wait for installation completion
- Installation time approximately 1-3 minutes
Complete Installation
- Completion screen will appear after installation
- Option to "Launch Aiverything immediately"
- Click "Finish" to exit installer
🚀 First Launch
Initial Setup Process
First Launch
- Application will automatically start building file index
- First indexing may take several minutes
- System tray will display Aiverything icon
Permission Requests
- Grant necessary file system permissions
- Allow network access (for AI features)
- Confirm system integration settings
Initial Configuration
- Select drives to index
- Configure file type filters
- Set performance preferences
- Choose interface language
Index Building Process
What Happens During Indexing
- File Discovery: Scan selected drives for files
- Metadata Extraction: Collect file information
- Content Analysis: Process file contents (if enabled)
- Index Creation: Build searchable database
Indexing Progress Indicators
- Progress Bar: Shows completion percentage
- File Counter: Number of files processed
- Speed Indicator: Files processed per second
- Estimated Time: Remaining time to completion
Optimizing First Index
- Close Unnecessary Programs: Free up system resources
- Use SSD: Faster storage improves indexing speed
- Enable GPU Acceleration: If available
- Exclude Large Folders: Skip unnecessary directories
🎯 Launch Methods
Global Hotkey (Recommended)
- Default Hotkey:
Ctrl + Shift + Alt + A - Customizable: Change in settings if needed
- Works Anywhere: Functions in any application
- Instant Access: Fastest way to search
System Tray
- Tray Icon: Look for Aiverything icon in system tray
- Right-click Menu: Access all functions
- Left-click: Open search interface
- Double-click: Show main window
Start Menu
- Windows Start Menu: Find "Aiverything" in programs list
- Search: Type "Aiverything" in Windows search
- Pin to Taskbar: For quick access
- Desktop Shortcut: Created during installation
Command Line
bash
# Launch from command line
"C:\Program Files\Aiverything\aiverything.exe"
# Launch with specific parameters
aiverything.exe --search "query"
aiverything.exe --settings🗑️ Uninstall Program
Standard Uninstallation
Windows Settings Uninstall
- Open Windows Settings (
Win + I) - Go to "Apps" or "Apps & features"
- Find "Aiverything" in the list
- Click "Uninstall"
- Follow prompts to complete uninstallation
Control Panel Uninstall
- Open Control Panel
- Click "Programs" or "Programs and Features"
- Find "Aiverything"
- Click "Uninstall"
- Follow prompts to complete uninstallation
❓ Common Issues
Installation Issues
Q1: "Administrator privileges required" during installation
Solution:
- Right-click the installer
- Select "Run as administrator"
- Click "Yes" in UAC prompt
Q2: "File corrupted" during installation
Solution:
- Re-download the installation package
- Check network connection stability
- Temporarily disable antivirus software
- Use a different download source
Q3: Cannot start after installation
Solution:
- Check if system is 64-bit
- Install Visual C++ Redistributable
- Update graphics drivers
- Run program with administrator privileges
Launch Issues
Q4: Hotkey not responding
Solution:
- Check if other programs are using the hotkey
- Reset hotkey combination
- Run program with administrator privileges
- Restart computer
Q5: No icon in system tray
Solution:
- Check taskbar settings
- Ensure program is running
- Restart program
- Check system tray area settings
Q6: First indexing takes too long
Solution:
- This is normal, please be patient
- Exclude unnecessary folders in index settings
- Using SSD can accelerate indexing
- Ensure sufficient memory space
Performance Issues
Q7: Program starts slowly
Solution:
- Restart computer
- Clean system junk files
- Close unnecessary background programs
- Check if hard disk space is sufficient
Q8: Search speed is slow
Solution:
- Wait for indexing to complete
- Enable GPU acceleration
- Increase system memory
- Optimize index settings
Functionality Issues
Q9: Double Ctrl function not working
Solution:
- Enable this function in settings
- Check if keyboard supports it
- Adjust double-click time interval
- Restart program
Q10: Cannot search certain files
Solution:
- Check if files are within index range
- Confirm files are not ignored
- Manually update index
- Check file permissions
📞 Getting Help
Official Support
Documentation Resources
- User Manual: Detailed usage instructions
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions
- Video Tutorials: Operation demonstration videos
Community Support
- QQ Group: 893463594
- GitHub Issues: Bug reports and suggestions
- Official Forum: User communication platform
Contact Information
- Official Website: https://aiverything.me/
- GitHub: https://github.com/panwangwin/aiverything-official-forum
- Email: Contact through GitHub Issues
Feedback and Suggestions
Bug Reports
Please provide the following information:
- Operating system version
- Program version number
- Detailed problem description
- Steps to reproduce
- Error screenshots or logs
Feature Requests
- Describe the desired functionality
- Explain use cases and benefits
- Provide mockups or examples if possible
- Submit through GitHub Issues
Additional Resources
Performance Optimization
- Hardware Recommendations: Optimal system configurations
- Settings Guide: Best performance settings
- Troubleshooting: Common performance issues
Advanced Usage
- Search Syntax: Advanced search techniques
- Plugin Development: Creating custom plugins
- API Documentation: Integration possibilities
🎉 Welcome to Aiverything!
Congratulations on successfully installing Aiverything! You're now ready to experience lightning-fast file search with AI-powered features.
Next Steps
- Complete Initial Indexing: Let the system finish building your file index
- Explore Basic Features: Try the global hotkey and basic search
- Read User Guide: Learn advanced search techniques
- Join Community: Connect with other users for tips and support
Quick Start Tips
- Use
Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Ato open search anytime - Try natural language queries like "find my photos from last week"
- Enable GPU acceleration for better performance
- Explore the plugin system for extended functionality
Thank you for choosing Aiverything! We're excited to help you discover a new level of file search efficiency.