# Windows: Install Sanas app (Noise Cancellation)

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

## Introduction

This guide provides instructions for installing the Sanas app with **Noise Cancellation** ( **NC**) on a Windows computer. Sanas app is available on multiple platforms. Need help installing the Sanas app on another platform? Find all the platform-specific installation guides [here](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/download-install).

## Installation methods for Windows

Sanas supports the following methods for installing the Sanas app on Windows:

- [**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 we start:

- Ensure you have access to the [Sanas Portal (opens in new tab)](https://portal2.sanas.ai/) to download the application.
- You will need the necessary permissions to deploy the app to 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 (opens in new tab)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#latest-supported-redistributable-version).

## Method 1: Running app Installer

**Note**: You need not to update the Installer ID while Installing the Sanas app version 4.1.X and above during installation. If required, you can [update the installer ID later](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/windows-install-sanas-noise-cancellation#optional-update-installer-id) to use the Auto-activation for Sanas app.

1. Download the Sanas app.
   1. Log in to the [Sanas Portal (opens in new tab)](https://portal2.sanas.ai/) with your credentials, and navigate to the [Download App (opens in new tab)](https://portal2.sanas.ai/download-app) page.
   2. Download the Windows app in your desired format ( _.exe_ or . _msi_). App downloading starts automatically.

2. Run the app installer.
   1. Locate the app installer on your computer that you downloaded in the previous step.
   2. Double-click on the installer and run it. You’ll see the setup wizard window.
   3. Click **Next** to proceed **.**
   4. Acknowledge the license agreement, then click **Next**.
   5. Click **Next** to proceed with the default installation location, or click **Change** to modify the installation directory if necessary.
   6. Wait until the installation process completes. Once the installation is complete, the Sanas app launches automatically.

> 📔 **Note**: By default, you’ll find the [User Activation Key](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/configure-app-authentication-mode) enabled for app activation. If required, [update the Installer ID](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/windows-install-sanas-noise-cancellation#optional-update-installer-id) to enable auto-activation.

### Method 2: Deploying through Windows CLI

1. Download the Sanas app.
   1. Log in to the [Sanas Portal (opens in new tab)](https://portal2.sanas.ai/) with your credentials, and navigate to the **Download App** page.
   2. Download the Windows app in your desired format ( _.exe_ or . _msi_). App downloading starts automatically.
   3. Copy the **Installer ID** and save it securely.

2. Launch the **_Windows CLI_** as administrator.
3. Run the command below based on your preference:

**Command for .msi installer**
```powershell
msiexec /i <path_to_.msi_installer> /q installerid="Installer Id"
```

**Command for .exe installer**
```powershell
<path_to_.exe_installer> /q /installerid="Installer Id"
```

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

### (Optional) Update Installer ID

Follow the instructions below to update the Installer ID on the already installed Sanas app. Updating the Installer ID parameter is essential to use the [auto-activation mode](https://help.sanas.ai/v1/docs/configure-app-authentication-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 (opens in new tab)](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 ID for the already installed Sanas app

1. Launch the Windows CLI as administrator on your computer.
2. Run the command below to update the Installer ID:
```powershell
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Sanas.ai\Sanas" /v InstallerId /t REG_SZ /d "<Installer Id>" /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 already running, and 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.