Use a custom install path
During setup, choose custom installation and avoid C:\Program Files. Use a path without spaces or Chinese characters. Recommended: D:\Apps\xuantuwang.
Choose your system on the left, download the installer, then follow the steps on the right. Image parsing happens locally and photos are not uploaded.
During setup, choose custom installation and avoid C:\Program Files. Use a path without spaces or Chinese characters. Recommended: D:\Apps\xuantuwang.
Add the install folder to exclusions so the local engine is not blocked. Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Manage settings → Exclusions → Add a folder; 360 Total Security → Trust & Blocklist → Add to Trust.
On Windows 11, finish allowlist setup before opening the app for the first time. If the local engine fails to start, the usual causes are spaces in the path or antivirus blocking.
The first database setup generates image indexes. Make sure the install drive has enough free space.