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# ⚡ Clash for Windows
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> 🚀 **Classic Proxy Client** | Official GUI interface, cross-platform support, powerful and stable
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[Clash for Windows](https://github.com/clashdownload/Clash_for_Windows) is the official Windows GUI client based on the Clash core, providing cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS) and integrating multiple mainstream proxy protocols to deliver stable and reliable proxy services.
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## 🌟 Platform Support
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| Operating System | Support Status | Recommended Version | Key Features |
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| 🪟 **Windows** | ✅ Full Support | Windows 10/11 | Native interface integration |
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| 🐧 **Linux** | ✅ Full Support | Ubuntu 18.04+ | Lightweight and efficient |
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| 🍎 **macOS** | ✅ Full Support | macOS 10.15+ | Native app experience |
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## 📊 Protocol Support Matrix
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| Protocol Type | Support Status | Performance | Stability | Rating |
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|--------------|----------------|-------------|-----------|---------|
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| 🔗 **Shadowsocks (SS)** | ✅ Native Support | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🛡️ **ShadowsocksR (SSR)** | ✅ Native Support | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🌐 **SOCKS5** | ✅ Native Support | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| ⚡ **Snell** | ✅ Native Support | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🚀 **V2Ray (VMess)** | ✅ Native Support | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🛡️ **Trojan** | ✅ Native Support | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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## 🔧 System Requirements
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### 💻 Windows Environment
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| Item | Minimum Requirement | Recommended | Description |
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| **Operating System** | Windows XP | Windows 10/11 | Supports legacy systems |
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| **Architecture** | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit systems only |
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| **Memory** | 2GB RAM | 4GB+ RAM | Ensures smooth operation |
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| **Storage** | 100MB+ | 300MB+ | Including config and cache |
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| **Network** | Basic connection | Stable broadband | Ensures config downloads |
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## 📥 Official Downloads
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> ⚠️ **Download Notice**: Clash for Windows has been discontinued. Consider alternative solutions.
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### 🌟 Download Links
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| Download Source | Type | Availability | Description |
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| [📦 Official Source 1](https://github.com/clashdownload/Clash_for_Windows/releases/download/0.20.39/Clash.for.Windows.Setup.0.20.39.exe) | Legacy Version | ⚠️ Archived | Final version |
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| [🚀 Mirror Source](https://gh.xxooo.cf/https://github.com/clashdownload/Clash_for_Windows/releases/download/0.20.39/Clash.for.Windows.Setup.0.20.39.exe) | Mirror Acceleration | ⚠️ Archived | Accelerated download |
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| [🔗 Backup Source](https://github.com/clashdownload/Clash_for_Windows/releases/download/0.20.39/Clash.for.Windows.Setup.0.20.39.exe) | Official Backup | ⚠️ Archived | Backup download |
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### 📋 Version Information
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- **Final Version**: v0.20.39
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- **Discontinued**: November 2023
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- **File Size**: ~85MB
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- **Installation**: Windows Installer
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## ⚠️ Important Notice
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### 🚨 Maintenance Status
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> ⚠️ **Discontinuation Notice**
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> - Clash for Windows was **officially discontinued** in November 2023
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> - Development team no longer provides updates or technical support
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> - Users are advised to migrate to other actively maintained alternatives
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### 🔄 Recommended Alternatives
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| Alternative Software | Features | Maintenance Status | Rating |
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|---------------------|----------|-------------------|---------|
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| **Clash Verge** | Modern interface, actively maintained | ✅ Active maintenance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **v2rayN** | Lightweight, multi-protocol support | ✅ Active maintenance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **Netch** | Game optimization, process proxy | ✅ Active maintenance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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## 🛡️ Security Notice
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### 🔐 First Run Security
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Windows 10/11 users may encounter SmartScreen security prompts on first run:
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#### Solution Steps
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1. **Click "More info"** - View detailed information
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2. **Click "Run anyway"** - Confirm program execution
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3. **Add exception** - Avoid repeated prompts
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> 💡 **Security Note**: This is normal system check for unsigned software
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### ⚠️ Usage Risks
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Since the software is discontinued:
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- **Security vulnerabilities**: May contain unpatched security issues
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- **Compatibility**: New systems may have compatibility problems
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- **Missing features**: No support for latest protocols and features
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- **Technical support**: No official technical support available
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## 🚀 Basic Usage Tutorial
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> 📝 **Usage Reminder**: The following tutorial is for reference only. Recommend using alternative solutions.
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### 📥 Step 1: Import Configuration
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> **Configuration Import**: Supports URL subscriptions and local config files
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> **Parameter Configuration**: Enter subscription link or import configuration
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> **Configuration Verification**: Check configuration information correctness
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> **Activate Service**: Enable proxy connection service
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### 🔄 Step 2: Update Configuration
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> **Configuration Update**: Regular updates to get latest nodes
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## ✨ Software Features (Historical)
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### 🎯 Core Functions
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- **Rule-based traffic splitting**: Powerful rule engine for intelligent routing
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- **Policy groups**: Flexible node grouping and strategy configuration
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- **Real-time monitoring**: Network traffic and connection status monitoring
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- **Configuration management**: Support for multiple configuration file management
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### 🎨 Interface Design
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- **Intuitive interface**: Clear graphical user interface
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- **Real-time status**: Visual display of connection and traffic status
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- **Quick switching**: Convenient node and mode switching
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- **System integration**: Good Windows system integration
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## 🔄 Migration Guide
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### 📋 Configuration Export
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Before migration, recommend exporting existing configurations:
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1. Backup subscription links and configuration files
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2. Record custom rules and settings
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3. Export node information and group settings
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4. Save important proxy rules
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### 🚀 Recommended Migration Solutions
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#### Migrate to Clash Verge
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- **Advantages**: Modern interface, developed with Rust
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- **Compatibility**: Fully compatible with Clash configuration format
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- **Features**: Excellent performance, beautiful interface
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#### Migrate to v2rayN
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- **Advantages**: Lightweight, multi-protocol support
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- **Compatibility**: Supports multiple configuration formats
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- **Features**: Simple to use, stable and reliable
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## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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### 🔧 Technical Issues
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**Q: Software won't start?**
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A: Since it's discontinued, recommend:
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1. Check system compatibility
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2. Try running as administrator
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3. Consider migrating to alternatives
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4. Check error logs to locate issues
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**Q: Can't import configuration?**
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A: Possible solutions:
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1. Check configuration file format
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2. Verify subscription link validity
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3. Try manual configuration import
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4. Use other support tools to verify configuration
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### 🔄 Migration Related
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**Q: How to smoothly migrate to other clients?**
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A: Migration suggestions:
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1. Install new client and test first
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2. Import same configuration and subscriptions
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3. Confirm functionality before uninstalling old version
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4. Adjust settings and rules as needed
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**Q: Are configurations universal?**
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A: Most configurations are compatible:
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- Subscription links can be used directly
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- Basic node configurations are compatible
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- Some advanced rules may need adjustment
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- Recommend retesting and optimization
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## 📊 Performance Comparison
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| Feature | Clash for Windows | Clash Verge | v2rayN |
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| **Maintenance Status** | ❌ Discontinued | ✅ Active maintenance | ✅ Active maintenance |
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| **Interface Design** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **Performance** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **Feature Richness** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **Security** | ⚠️ Risk | ✅ Secure | ✅ Secure |
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| **Technical Support** | ❌ No support | ✅ Community support | ✅ Community support |
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## 🔚 Summary and Recommendations
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### 💡 Usage Recommendations
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- **Current users**: Recommend migrating to actively maintained alternatives as soon as possible
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- **New users**: Not recommended, choose other modern clients instead
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- **Enterprise users**: Should immediately stop using for security reasons
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### 🚀 Future Development
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The Clash ecosystem continues to evolve, recommend following:
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- **Clash Meta**: Enhanced core
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- **Community forks**: Various community-maintained versions
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- **Emerging projects**: New projects based on Clash
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> 📅 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 | ⚡ Applicable Version: Clash for Windows 0.20.39 (Discontinued)
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> **Special Notice**: This document is for historical reference only. Strongly recommend using other actively maintained alternatives.
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