Installation¶
Install RaiDrive on Windows 10 or later. The installer adds the components RaiDrive needs. Then sign in.
Requirements¶
RaiDrive runs on Windows 10 or later. It also depends on the following components. The installer adds any of these that are missing automatically — you don't need to download them yourself.
| Component | Used for |
|---|---|
| .NET Desktop Runtime (.NET 10) | Running the RaiDrive app |
| Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime | Sign-in and other in-app browser windows |
| WinFSP | The user-mode file system framework the mount driver is built on |
Install¶
- Download the installer from www.raidrive.com/download.
- Run it and follow the setup wizard.
- Start RaiDrive from the Desktop — it also adds a tray icon.
Updating¶
RaiDrive checks for updates and notifies you inside the app. See Settings → Update for the app version display and the manual Check button.
Uninstalling¶
Remove RaiDrive from Windows Settings → Apps. Disconnect your drives first so no application is holding files open.
Troubleshooting¶
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| "RaiDrive requires installation by an Admin user account" | Installer not elevated | Install from a Windows administrator account (right-click → Run as administrator) |
| Install rolls back / "Device driver installation failed" | Antivirus or security software blocks the file-system driver | Temporarily pause the antivirus, install, then re-enable it |
| "RaiDrive is not ready to start. You need to restart the system." | The driver needs a reboot to finish setup | Restart Windows |
| Installer flagged by an antivirus as suspicious | False positive on the driver package (seen with some engines) | Verify you downloaded from www.raidrive.com, then allow it |
| "WebView2 Runtime" install error, or RaiDrive won't start after install | The Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is missing or broken | Install the WebView2 Runtime manually, then retry |
| App fails to start with a WebView2 error after installing alongside an older RaiDrive version | Older builds shared one WebView2 data folder between product versions | Update both installations to the current version (fixed by separating the data folder per product) |
If installation still fails, send the log folder to support — see Troubleshooting → Collect logs.
Next: Sign In.