Windows Install Help

Install Junior on Windows safely in minutes.

You may see SmartScreen while Windows certification is in progress. That warning is expected and harmless for this installer.

See Steps Go to First Launch Guide

SmartScreen notice

Junior is safe to install. Windows may display "Windows protected your PC" because Microsoft code-signing certification is currently in progress. This warning is expected and harmless in this context.

Installation steps

Step 1: Download and launch the installer

  1. Download Junior for Windows from your confirmation page.
  2. Open your Downloads folder and locate the .exe file.
  3. Double-click the installer.

Step 2: If SmartScreen appears

You may see: "Windows protected your PC"

This does not indicate malware for this installer. Continue with step 3.

Step 3: Click "More info" and continue

  1. Click More info on the SmartScreen prompt.
  2. Click Run anyway.
  3. If User Account Control appears, click Yes.
  4. Complete the installer steps on screen.

FAQ

Why does this warning appear?

Because Windows reputation/certificate validation is still in progress. That process takes time for new software releases.

Will this warning disappear later?

Yes. As the code-signing process completes and reputation builds, new installs should see fewer SmartScreen interruptions.

Need help?

Email support@heyjunior.ai and we will help you get running quickly.

Troubleshooting tips

LinkedIn login issues (2FA, CAPTCHA, or session expired)

  1. Open Junior settings and keep first run in visible browser mode (headless off).
  2. Complete LinkedIn login and 2FA prompts manually when Chrome opens.
  3. If LinkedIn says your session expired, sign out/in once in Chrome and retry.

Chrome does not open or crashes on start

  1. Update Chrome to the latest version, then restart your computer.
  2. Close all existing Chrome windows before starting Junior again.
  3. Temporarily disable conflicting extensions and retry one clean run.

Junior finds posts but comments do not publish

  1. Reduce your daily limit and retry with slower pacing.
  2. Confirm your LinkedIn account is not restricted or awaiting verification.
  3. Run one manual visible session to confirm posting flow works end-to-end.

If you still need help, email support@heyjunior.ai. We typically respond within one business day.

Next step: Connect your account

After installation, follow the first launch walkthrough to complete LinkedIn login and start using Junior confidently.

Open First Launch Setup Guide