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# 🪟 Windows Client Configuration Guide
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> 💻 Comprehensive proxy client configuration solutions for Windows users, including detailed usage tutorials for mainstream free clients and professional tools.
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## 🌟 Recommended Clients
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### 🔥 Popular Free Clients
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| Client | Key Features | Maintenance Status | Rating | Tutorial |
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|--------|--------------|-------------------|--------|----------|
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| [⚔️ Clash Verge](clash-verge.md) | Modern interface, comprehensive features | 🟢 Active | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | [Setup Guide](clash-verge.md) |
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| [⚡ v2rayN](v2rayn.md) | Lightweight, stable and reliable | 🟢 Active | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | [Setup Guide](v2rayn.md) |
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| [🎯 Netch](netch.md) | Gaming optimized, low latency | 🟡 Maintained | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | [Setup Guide](netch.md) |
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### 🏛️ Legacy Clients
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| Client | Status | Description | Rating | Tutorial |
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|--------|--------|-------------|--------|----------|
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| [🛡️ Clash for Windows](clash-for-windows.md) | 🔴 Discontinued | Classic tool, reference only | ⭐⭐⭐ | [Historical Guide](clash-for-windows.md) |
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---
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## 🎯 Selection Recommendations
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### 🆕 New Users
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#### Recommended: Clash Verge
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- ✅ Modern interface, easy to understand
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- ✅ Rich features with simple configuration
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- ✅ Active community and comprehensive documentation
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- ✅ Regular updates with timely bug fixes
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- ✅ Completely free and open source
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- ✅ Excellent user experience design
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### ⚡ Performance Priority
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#### Recommended: v2rayN
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- ✅ Extremely low resource usage
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- ✅ Fast startup speed
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- ✅ Outstanding stability
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- ✅ Comprehensive protocol support
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- ✅ Veteran project with proven reliability
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- ✅ Minimal system impact
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### 🎮 Gaming Users
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#### Recommended: Netch
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- ✅ Specifically optimized for gaming
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- ✅ Supports process-level proxying
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- ✅ Precise latency control
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- ✅ Rich gaming mode presets
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- ✅ TUN/TAP mode support
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- ⚠️ More specialized functionality
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### 🏢 Enterprise Users
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#### Recommended: Clash Verge (Enterprise Focus)
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- ✅ Most comprehensive feature set
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- ✅ Powerful rule engine system
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- ✅ Team configuration support
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- ✅ Complete monitoring and logging
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- ✅ Professional debugging tools
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---
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## 📊 Detailed Comparison
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| Feature | Clash Verge | v2rayN | Netch | Clash for Windows |
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|---------|-------------|--------|-------|-------------------|
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| 🏷️ **Development Status** | 🟢 Active | 🟢 Active | 🟡 Maintained | 🔴 Discontinued |
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| 🎨 **Interface Design** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🚀 **Performance** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🔧 **Feature Richness** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🛡️ **Stability** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 📚 **Learning Curve** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🎮 **Gaming Optimization** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
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| 🔄 **Update Frequency** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ❌ |
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## 🛠️ Protocol Support Matrix
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| Protocol | Clash Verge | v2rayN | Netch | Clash for Windows |
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|----------|-------------|--------|-------|-------------------|
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| 🔒 **Shadowsocks** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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| 🌟 **VMess** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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| 🛡️ **VLESS** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
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| 🗡️ **Trojan** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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| 📡 **ShadowsocksR** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
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| 🌐 **HTTP/HTTPS** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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| 🧦 **SOCKS** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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| 🚀 **Hysteria** | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
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---
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## 💻 System Requirements
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### 📋 Minimum Configuration
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- **Operating System**: Windows 7 SP1 and above (Windows 10/11 recommended)
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- **Processor**: Intel/AMD Dual-core 1GHz and above
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- **Memory**: 2GB RAM (4GB or more recommended)
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- **Storage**: 500MB available space
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- **Network**: Stable internet connection
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- **.NET Framework**: 4.6.1 or higher (for some clients)
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### 🎯 Recommended Configuration
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- **Operating System**: Windows 10/11 latest version
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- **Processor**: Intel/AMD Quad-core 2GHz and above
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- **Memory**: 8GB RAM or more
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- **Storage**: 2GB available space (for cache and logs)
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- **Graphics**: DirectX 11 compatible (for modern UI)
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- **Network**: Broadband connection
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## ⚙️ Runtime Environment
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### 🔧 Prerequisites
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#### Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables
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Most clients require Visual C++ Runtime:
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- **Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable** (x64)
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- **Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable** (x64) - for legacy support
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- Available from Microsoft Download Center
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#### .NET Framework/Runtime
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- **.NET Framework 4.8** - for legacy applications
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- **.NET 6.0/7.0/8.0 Runtime** - for modern applications
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- **ASP.NET Core Runtime** - for web-based features
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### 🛡️ Security Considerations
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#### Windows Defender SmartScreen
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- Some clients may trigger SmartScreen warnings
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- Add trusted applications to exclusion list
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- Download only from official sources
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#### Antivirus Software
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- Proxy clients may be flagged as potentially unwanted
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- Add application folder to antivirus exclusions
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- Use reputable antivirus with allowlist features
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## 🎯 Use Case Scenarios
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### 📱 Daily Browsing & Work
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**Best Choice**: Clash Verge
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- User-friendly interface for daily use
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- Automatic rule-based routing
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- Minimal configuration required
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- Good balance of features and simplicity
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### 🎮 Gaming & Streaming
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**Best Choice**: Netch
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- Game-specific optimization profiles
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- Process-level proxy control
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- Low-latency connection modes
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- Built-in game acceleration features
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### 💼 Professional Development
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**Best Choice**: v2rayN
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- Lightweight and stable
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- Extensive protocol support
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- Detailed logging capabilities
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- Command-line integration support
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### 🔧 Advanced Configuration
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**Best Choice**: Clash Verge
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- Comprehensive rule engine
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- Advanced routing capabilities
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- Real-time traffic monitoring
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- Professional debugging tools
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---
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## 📚 Quick Navigation
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### 📖 Configuration Tutorials
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- [⚔️ Clash Verge Modern Client](clash-verge.md)
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- [⚡ v2rayN Lightweight Solution](v2rayn.md)
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- [🎯 Netch Gaming Optimizer](netch.md)
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- [🛡️ Clash for Windows (Legacy)](clash-for-windows.md)
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### 🆘 Support Resources
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- [❓ Common Issues & Solutions](#-common-issues)
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- [🔧 Installation Troubleshooting](#-installation-guide)
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- [🛡️ Security Configuration](#️-security-best-practices)
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- [⚡ Performance Optimization](#-performance-optimization)
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## 🔧 Installation Guide
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### 📥 General Installation Steps
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#### Pre-Installation Checklist
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1. **System Compatibility Check**
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- Verify Windows version compatibility
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- Check available disk space
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- Ensure stable internet connection
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2. **Security Preparation**
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- Temporarily disable real-time antivirus scanning
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- Create system restore point
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- Close unnecessary applications
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3. **Download Verification**
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- Download from official sources only
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- Verify file integrity when possible
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- Check digital signatures
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#### Installation Process
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1. **Download Latest Version**
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- Visit official project repositories
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- Choose appropriate architecture (x64/x86)
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- Download stable release versions
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2. **Extract/Install**
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- Extract to dedicated folder (portable apps)
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- Run installer as administrator (installer packages)
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- Follow installation wizard prompts
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3. **Initial Configuration**
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- Grant necessary permissions
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- Configure Windows Firewall rules
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- Set up basic proxy settings
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### 🛠️ Post-Installation Setup
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#### Windows Firewall Configuration
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```batch
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# Allow application through Windows Firewall
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netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Clash Verge" dir=in action=allow program="C:\path\to\clash-verge.exe"
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```
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#### System Integration
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1. **Start with Windows**
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- Configure application autostart
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- Set up system service (if supported)
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- Configure startup delay if needed
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2. **System Proxy Settings**
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- Configure system-wide proxy
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- Set up PAC (Proxy Auto-Configuration)
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- Configure browser-specific settings
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---
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## ❓ Common Issues
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### 🔧 Installation Problems
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**Q: Application won't start after installation?**
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A: Troubleshooting steps:
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1. Install required runtime dependencies
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2. Run as administrator
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3. Check Windows Event Viewer for errors
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4. Verify antivirus isn't blocking execution
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**Q: SmartScreen blocks application execution?**
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A: Solutions:
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1. Click "More info" → "Run anyway" (one-time)
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2. Add application to SmartScreen exclusions
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3. Download from official sources only
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4. Verify digital signature if available
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### 🌐 Connection Issues
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**Q: Can't connect to proxy servers?**
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A: Diagnostics:
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1. Verify server configuration accuracy
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2. Check Windows Firewall rules
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3. Test with different protocols
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4. Validate network connectivity
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**Q: Frequent disconnections or timeouts?**
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A: Optimization:
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1. Adjust connection timeout values
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2. Enable keep-alive settings
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3. Check for DNS resolution issues
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4. Monitor system resource usage
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### 🎮 Gaming-Specific Issues
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**Q: High latency in games with Netch?**
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A: Gaming optimization:
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1. Use game-specific proxy profiles
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2. Enable process injection mode
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3. Configure appropriate proxy protocols
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4. Monitor CPU and memory usage
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## 🛡️ Security Best Practices
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### 🔐 Application Security
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#### Safe Download Practices
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1. **Official Sources Only**
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- Download from official GitHub repositories
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- Verify project authenticity
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- Check community reputation and reviews
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2. **File Verification**
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- Verify file hashes when provided
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- Check digital signatures
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- Use reputable antivirus scanning
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3. **Regular Updates**
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- Enable automatic update checks
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- Follow security advisories
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- Update promptly when vulnerabilities discovered
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#### Configuration Security
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1. **Secure Credentials**
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- Use strong authentication methods
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- Store credentials securely
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- Avoid hardcoding sensitive information
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2. **Network Security**
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- Use encrypted protocols when possible
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- Validate server certificates
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- Monitor for unusual network activity
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### 🛡️ System Security
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#### Windows Security Integration
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1. **Firewall Configuration**
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- Create specific application rules
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- Monitor network connections
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- Block unnecessary outbound connections
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2. **User Account Control (UAC)**
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- Run with least privileges when possible
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- Use dedicated user accounts for proxy services
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- Regular security audits
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#### Privacy Protection
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1. **Data Minimization**
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- Disable unnecessary logging
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- Configure minimal data collection
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- Regular cleanup of temporary files
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2. **DNS Security**
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- Use secure DNS providers
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- Enable DNS over HTTPS when available
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- Monitor DNS queries for leaks
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## ⚡ Performance Optimization
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### 🚀 System-Level Optimization
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#### Windows Performance Settings
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1. **Power Management**
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- Set to "High Performance" mode
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- Disable CPU power saving features
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- Configure network adapter power settings
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2. **Network Optimization**
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- Adjust TCP window scaling
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- Configure network buffer sizes
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- Optimize DNS resolution settings
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#### Resource Management
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1. **Memory Optimization**
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- Monitor memory usage patterns
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- Configure appropriate cache sizes
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- Close unnecessary background applications
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2. **CPU Optimization**
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- Set appropriate process priorities
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- Monitor CPU core utilization
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- Configure thread pool settings
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### 📊 Application-Specific Tuning
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#### Connection Pool Optimization
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```yaml
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# Example configuration for connection optimization
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connection:
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max-connections: 100
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keep-alive: true
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timeout: 30s
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idle-timeout: 120s
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```
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#### Traffic Routing Optimization
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1. **Rule-Based Routing**
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- Optimize rule order for performance
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- Use efficient pattern matching
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- Minimize rule evaluation overhead
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2. **Protocol Selection**
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- Choose appropriate protocols for use cases
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- Consider encryption overhead
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- Balance security and performance
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---
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## 💡 Advanced Tips
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### 🎯 Power User Features
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#### Command Line Integration
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Most clients support command-line operation:
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```batch
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# Start with specific configuration
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clash-verge.exe --config config.yaml
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# Enable debug mode
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v2rayN.exe --debug --log-level info
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```
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#### Automation & Scripting
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1. **PowerShell Integration**
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- Automate configuration management
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- Script server health checks
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- Automated failover mechanisms
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2. **Task Scheduler Integration**
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- Schedule automatic updates
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- Periodic configuration backups
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- Automated maintenance tasks
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#### Profile Management
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1. **Configuration Profiles**
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- Maintain multiple configuration sets
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- Environment-specific profiles (work/home/travel)
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- Quick profile switching capabilities
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2. **Backup & Restore**
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- Regular configuration backups
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- Version control for configurations
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- Disaster recovery procedures
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---
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> 📅 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 | 🪟 Windows 7+ | 💻 x64/x86 | 🔄 Version: 4.0.0
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