Installation steps for algoScraper on your Desktop

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Installing algoScraper

2. Activating Your algoScraper License

1. Installing algoScraper

Perform the following;

1. Download the latest version of algoScraper from Downloads. 
2. Extract the downloaded file and open that folder.
3. Double-click on the setup.exe to view the following dialog box and click Next.
   
4. Scraper is being installed window appears:
   
5. Select the installation folder and click Next.
   
6. Select I agree, and click Next.
   
7. Click Next.
   
8. Wait for the installation process. Click Close. The installation has been completed successfully.
   

Note: If you encounter the error message: “Windows cannot access the specified path or file. You may not have appropriate permissions to access the item.”

after installing AlgoScraper, please follow the steps below:

• Run as Administrator
  • Right-click on the AlgoScraper shortcut.
  • Select Run as Administrator.
• Verify File Permissions
  • Navigate to the installation folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\AlgoShack\algoScraper\
  • Right-click WebElementLocator.exe → Properties → Security tab.
  • Ensure your user account has Read & Execute permissions.
• Check Windows Defender / Antivirus
  • Open Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Protection history.
  • If the file is blocked, choose Allow.
• Unblock the File (if applicable)
  • Right-click WebElementLocator.exe → Properties.
  • If you see an Unblock checkbox, select it and click Apply.
• Reinstall as Administrator (if issue persists)
  • Uninstall AlgoScraper.
  • Reinstall by running the installer as Administrator.

2. Activating Your algoScraper License

 Perform the following:

1.  Navigate to https://algoshack.net then click Help
    icon present in the lower-right of the page.
2. Open algoScraper Tool. Click Copy to Clipboard link to copy the U-ID (User Identification) and paste it in Contact us pop-up window.
   
3. Enter the required details and click Send to reach out to Algoshack Customer Success team representative to receive the 'License Key' required for activation via email.
   
   
4. Once you receive the license key from the Algoshack Customer Success team, navigate to the activation window in the algoAF tool and enter the provided license key into the License field.
   
   
5. Click Activate to view a pop-up saying license is active and click Ok.