# Windows: Install Sanas app (Accent Translation)

- Updated on Apr 27, 2026
- Published on Apr 21, 2025
- 4 minute(s) read

## Introduction

This guide provides instructions to install the Sanas app with the **Accent Translation** ( **AT**) capability on a Windows computer.

The Sanas app is supported on multiple operating systems. You can find installation guides for all supporting operating systems [here](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/download-install-sanas-accent-translation-1).

## Installation methods for Windows

You can install the Sanas app in the following ways on a Windows computer:

- [**App installer**](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/windows-install-sanas-accent-translation#method-1-running-app-installer): Installer-based app installation.

- [**Windows CLI**](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/windows-install-sanas-accent-translation#method-2-deploying-through-windows-cli): Command-based app installation.

## Before you begin

- Ensure you have access to the [Sanas Portal](https://portal2.sanas.ai/) to download the application.
- You will need the necessary permissions if deploying the app on connected computers.
- Ensure your Windows computer already has the **Visual C++ Redistributable**. If it’s not present, you can download the suitable package from [Microsoft](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#latest-supported-redistributable-version).

## Method 1: Running app Installer

### Latest app version   (4.1.X and above)
### Older app version (3.2.X and below)

> Update the Installer ID later, if required
>
> You do not need to update the Installer ID while installing the Sanas app version 4.1.X and above. If required, you can [update the installer ID](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/windows-install-sanas-accent-translation#optional-update-installer-id) later to use the _Auto-activation_ mode.

1. Download the Sanas app.

2. Log in to the [Sanas Portal](https://portal2.sanas.ai/) with your credentials, and navigate to the [Download App](https://portal2.sanas.ai/download-app) page.

3. Download the Windows app in your desired format ( _.exe_ or . _msi_). App downloading starts automatically.

4. Run the app installer.

1. Locate the app installer you’ve downloaded in the previous step on your computer.
   2. _Double-click_ on the installer and run it. You’ll see the setup wizard window.
   3. Proceed with the app installation.
   4. Wait until the installation process completes. Once completed, the Sanas app will be automatically launched.

> 📔 **Note**: By default, you’ll find the _User Activation Key_ enabled for app activation. If required, [update the Installer ID](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/windows-install-sanas-accent-translation#optional-update-installer-id) to enable the _Auto-activation_.

## Method 2: Deploying through Windows CLI

### Latest app version (4.1.X and above)
### Older app version (3.2.X and below)

1. Download the Sanas app.

2. Log in to the [Sanas Portal](https://portal2.sanas.ai/) with your credentials, and navigate to the **Download App** page.

3. Download the Windows app in your desired format ( _.exe_ or . _msi_). App downloading starts automatically.

4. Launch the **_Windows CLI_** as administrator.

5. Run the command below based on your preference:

Keep **User Activation Key** ( **UAK**) as the preferred activation mode

**.msi**
   Custom
   ```powershell
   msiexec /i "<path_to_.msi_installer>" /q
   ```  
   **Example**: `msiexec /i "C:\Users\John\Downloads\Sanas-4.1.8-x64.msi" /q`

**.exe**
   Custom
   ```powershell
   "<path_to_.exe_installer>" /q
   ```  
   **Example**: `"C:\Users\John\Downloads\Sanas-4.1.8-x64.exe" /q`

Keep **Auto activation** as the preferred activation mode

**.msi**
   Custom
   ```powershell
   msiexec /i "<path_to_.msi_installer>" /q /installerID="<enter_your_installerID>"
   ```  
   **Example**: `msiexec /i "C:\Users\John\Downloads\Sanas-4.1.8-x64.msi" /q /installerID="XXXX-XXXX-XXXX"`

**.exe**
   Custom
   ```powershell
   "<path_to_.exe_installer>" /q /installerID="<enter_your_installerID>"
   ```  
   **Example**: `"C:\Users\John\Downloads\Sanas-4.1.8-x64.exe" /q /installerID="XXXX-XXXX-XXXX"`

6. Wait until the installation process completes. Once completed, the Sanas app will be launched automatically.

## (Optional) Update Installer ID

Follow the instructions below to update the value for the **Installer ID** parameter in the existing installation registry. This step is mandatory to use the Sanas app with _Auto-activation_ mode.

**What is an Installer ID, and why is it needed?**

An Installer ID is a unique workspace identifier that helps Sanas to identify the Workspace and pre-configure the Sanas application before the user starts using it. Updating the Installer ID becomes essential when you wish to set up the credential-less app activation mode called [Auto activation](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/sanas-auto-activation-document-updated) for users.

To get your Installer ID:

1. Navigate to the [Download app](https://portal2.sanas.ai/download-app) page on the Sanas Portal, and ensure you’ve selected your desired Workspace.
2. Copy the **Installer ID** and save it securely.

### Updating the Installer for the already installed Sanas app

1. Launch the _Windows CLI_ as an administrator on your computer.

2. Run the command below to update the Installer ID for the already installed Sanas app.

Custom
   ```powershell
   reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Sanas.ai\Sanas" /v InstallerID /t REG_SZ /d "<Installer Id>" /f
   ```
   **Example**: `reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Sanas.ai\Sanas" /v InstallerID /t REG_SZ /d "XXXX-XXXX-XXXX" /f`

3. Verify the update by navigating to the installation registry `(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Sanas.ai/Sanas)`, and ensure the value of the _Installer ID_ parameter is present.

4. Close the current Sanas app session if it is already running, and then re-launch it. The app should activate now with _Auto-activation_.

### Support

**Need help?** Get in touch with our [Support Team](mailto:support@sanas.ai) for assistance.