Things to consider before installing WhatsApp Web on a computer

To avoid problems during installation, consider a few basic important nuances:

1. To use on a computer, you must have the WhatsApp application installed on your smartphone. It is not yet possible to use WhatsApp only on PC.
2. When installing the application on the computer, the program on the phone must be updated (requires the latest version).
3. Before installing on a PC, open the WhatsApp Web application on your smartphone.
4. WhatsApp application can be installed only on the following operating systems: Windows 8, Windows 10, MAC. Operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 are not supported.
5. Download the application on your PC only from the official website, which is located at this address https://www.whatsapp.com/download/ :

6. plan to work with this application on a computer. It is better that the phone is connected to the Internet via WiFi all this time in order to minimize traffic costs. nine0020

Installing WhatsApp on a computer

As I mentioned, it is especially important that that WhatsApp is installed on your mobile phone . To do this, simply go to the application manager on your mobile phone and drive in the search bar "WhatsApp".

Install the found application (note that it has already been installed by at least a billion users before you) and follow the steps of the wizard (the application is linked to your mobile phone number, which will need to be confirmed). Everything is simple. nine0005

If all the above conditions are met, then we proceed directly to installing Vatsap on your computer or laptop. To do this, go to the above-mentioned official website https://www.whatsapp.com (I draw your attention to the phishing problem that has aggravated recently and advise you to follow the tips for safe network use given by the link) and go to the file download section on the tab of the same name " Download ".

There we select the operating system - Windows or Mac. Then everything is as always - select the download location on your PC, at the end of the download process, open the WhatsAppSetup.exe file and follow the steps of the installation wizard. nine0005

P.S. Personally, my installation of Vots App on a PC hung at the very beginning (on Windows 10). However, everything worked when I right-clicked on the WhatsAppSetup.exe file and selected the "Run as administrator" option:

Maybe someone else might find it useful too.

After the installation process reaches the stage shown in the screenshot below, you will need to open WhatsApp on your smartphone and follow the instructions on this page (depending on the type of your mobile device - Android, iPhone or something else): nine0005

The most important thing here is the QR code located in the upper left corner (what is it?), because it is he who will allow you to synchronize data between the version of Vatsap on a computer and on a mobile phone. Accordingly, now you will need to take your smartphone and open the WhatsApp application, then open the menu in the upper right corner (click on the three dots) and select "WhatsApp Web" :

a picture of a QR code on your computer to transfer data (synchronize two programs). nine0005

You will say (click) that “OK, I see” and you will get the opportunity to recognize the QR code, after which you will immediately see your WhatsApp contact list on your computer in a separate window of the newly installed program:

Use it is extremely simple - just a few menu items and convenient tools in the communication windows.

Recall that WhatsApp must be installed on your smartphone and running all the time while you are working with this program on your PC! If the phone is turned off, there will be no Internet on it or the application will be inactive, vatsap on the computer will also not work .

WhatsApp Web - go to WhatsApp through a browser (online)

Application developers on their official website (mindful of the aspirations of their users) offer not only a version of the program for a computer, but also the ability to access WhatsApp online , t .e. through a web browser.

In this case, you don’t even need to install anything - just on the official website https://www.whatsapp.com go to the “WhatsApp Web” tab or you can immediately follow the link: https://web.whatsapp.com/ (it makes sense to add it to your browser bookmarks immediately so that you don’t look for it later).

Further, the algorithm of actions is the same as after installing the application on your computer (see just above) - go to WhatsApp from your smartphone, go there (on your phone) to the “WhatsApp Web” tab from the top drop-down menu and recognize it with your phone QR code shown on web. whatsapp.com. nine0005

After that, you will immediately get access to the web version of WhatsApp directly from your browser window on your computer (that is, online).

True, the smartphone will still have to be kept turned on with the Vatsap application running and available Internet access. Otherwise, there will be no kin. But it’s still very convenient and glad that the developers themselves have finally taken care of the convenience of their users.

Good luck to you! See you soon on the pages of the blog KtoNaNovenkogo.ru

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How to install WhatsApp on a computer for free in Russian: ALL ways!

You will learn everything about how to install WhatsApp on a computer, how to use it later and what problems may arise. You will receive information about all the available ways to install WhatsApp on a PC: step-by-step instructions for Windows 8 and older, MacOS, for the web browser version, and also for the emulator.

How to install Whatsapp on a computer: 3 instructions

Users who often use this convenient messenger want to know if WhatsApp can be installed on a computer and on a phone. The answer is yes, but you still have to start with the phone, although it is possible to do without it.

If you have an application on your mobile phone, you can easily install WhatsApp on your computer. There are three options:

• The first most simple is to install the official WhatsApp application on your PC. nine0020
• The second one is also simple - use WhatsApp Web, this is a browser version of the messenger.
• And the third is to use an emulator program that simulates a phone on a PC to install WhatsApp on a computer.

Let's just say that installing WhatsApp Web and the WhatsApp application on your computer are not separate units. They are add-ons to your phone account. Everything you do in the messenger: send and receive messages, create chats, and more, will be fully synchronized between devices. And the main thing in this pair will be the phone, without it, you won’t be able to install Vatsap on a computer in Russian for free, more about that here. By the way, since 2016 the messenger has been distributed without any payment. nine0005

Let's analyze the first method - with the application download. Let's try to install WhatsApp on a computer on Windows 8 and newer software, as well as on macOS 10 and higher.

First, let's give a step-by-step instruction that will help you install WhatsApp on a computer on Windows 10 and up to version 8. You need to do the following:

1. 1. Go to the Microsoft PC app market or go to page https://www.whatsapp.com/download .
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   Download Whatsapp on PC

   1. 1. Download the WhatsApp application file.exe by clicking on the green button.
   1. 1. When the download is complete, open WhatsApp. exe to install it. It is necessary to click on the icon in the upper right corner twice with the left mouse button or call the menu with the right one.
   1. Thus, we will start installing the WhatsApp application on our computer. It can take some time. nine0020
   2. Let's scan the QR code that appeared on the PC screen through the phone to finally install WhatsApp and immediately open your account.

   
   Nothing more to do, no phone confirmations or authorizations. But many stumble at step 5. Not everyone understands what it means to scan a QR code, although there are hints for this on the screen.

   Here we will tell you how to use WhatsApp on your phone.

   Let's give detailed instructions for this action:

   1. 1. Open WhatsApp on your phone, of course, an account must be created in advance.
      2. Then we act depending on the operating system of the device. On Android, you need to go to "Chats", then to the menu, then click on the line WhatsApp Web. On the iPhone, open the settings (gear icon) and select WhatsApp Web.
   1. 1. The result will be the same - the built-in scanner window will open. We point the camera at the QR code in the computer. You will see green lines and feel a characteristic vibration as the reading occurs. nine0020
   1. After a successful scan, the WhatsApp interface will appear on the monitor, almost the same as in a mobile phone, only in a horizontal format.

   Pay attention to the warning not to turn off WhatsApp on your phone. If you close the messenger on mobile, the application on the PC will stop working. You will see a message asking you to check if your phone is connected to the internet.

   Make sure that a label with the messenger logo has appeared on your monitor. Clicking on it will take you to the app. But only if you opened it on your phone before that. No other way. It turns out that you have completed the task of how to install WhatsApp on a computer for free in Russian, if your PC has Windows 8 or more. nine0005

   Now we will give instructions to install WhatsApp on a MacOS 10 and higher computer. Nothing difficult:

   1. 1. Go to the App Store in your browser and download the app from there. Or download the dmg file from the official website at the link https://www.whatsapp.com/download .

   Download Whatsapp on MAC

   1. Wait for the download to finish and open WhatsApp.dmg, run the installation.
   2. If you are installing the app for the first time, WhatsApp will add "Programs" to the Dock as well. nine0020
   3. When the installation is completed, open WhatsApp on your computer and scan the QR code, then you can install the application and log into your account immediately. How to scan it, read above.

   It would seem that everything is extremely simple, but some complain and ask why I can't install WhatsApp on my computer. What could be the reasons?

   The most common - installing WhatsApp on a computer is prevented by the lack of an Internet connection or low speed. As you already understood, for a successful installation, both devices must be connected to the network: a phone and a computer. It is convenient to use a Wi-Fi network for this. nine0005

   The second reason is that your computer software does not meet the requirements of the WhatsApp application. The problem is easy to fix, you can use the browser version of WhatsApp. We will tell about it further.

   The third reason is the phone's camera is faulty, because of this it is not possible to scan the code, and therefore install WhatsApp on the computer. Yes, for everything to work out, there must be a clear focus. If there is a problem with the camera, you will have to change your phone or install WhatsApp on your computer through an emulator. We will give instructions for this as well. nine0005

   Install WhatsApp on a PC without downloading - web version

   We found out the most common reasons that prevent you from installing the WhatsApp application on your computer. One of them - the non-compliance of software with technical requirements - is easy to eliminate. You can install WhatsApp on your computer without any download; for this, the developers have provided a web version of the WhatsApp Web messenger.

   To be honest, this method is even easier than the one described above. See for yourself by following the instructions to install WhatsApp on a computer on Windows 7 or MacOS below 10.10. nine0005

   1. 1. Open the link https://web.whatsapp.com on your PC browser.
      2. You will immediately be taken to a window with a QR code, it will be in the upper right corner.
   1. Log into WhatsApp on your phone and scan the QR code. A brief instruction for this operation will be on the screen, and if you need a detailed one, look at the beginning of this text.

   That's it. Even if your PC software supports the WhatsApp application, you can install the browser version and use it. But keep in mind: you will have to re-scan the QR code every time to enter the session on the computer. nine0005

   However, annoying misfires happen here too. If WhatsApp cannot be installed on a computer in the web version, the problem may be in the browser. The messenger, according to the developers, functions perfectly in Google, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Edge. Tested in practice: Yandex also does not fail. But Internet Explorer will definitely have problems. In any case, if something goes wrong, try replacing the browser.

   And of course, you should make sure that your computer and phone have a stable internet connection. If the problem persists or WhatsApp does not work well, try logging out of the web session, reloading the page, and logging back in. By the way, some browsers may limit the functionality of WhatsApp Web. See below how to change the background in messages in WhatsApp. nine0005

   How to install WhatsApp on a computer through the emulator

   So far, we have considered the options to install WhatsApp on a computer, which necessarily requires scanning a QR code through an application on the phone. And then both devices work synchronously. But this is not always possible. For example, the camera in a mobile phone is broken. Or you do not want to synchronize the messenger in your phone and PC.

   Therefore, many are wondering if WhatsApp can be installed on a computer without a QR code and synchronization. There is a way - connect the messenger through emulator programs that depict the operation of the phone on a PC. They work with any software and allow you to use all the functions of Vatsap. There are many pluses, but there are also minuses. We'll talk about them later. nine0005

   Nox App Player and Bluestacks imitators are the most popular among users. Here is a detailed guide for the latter.

   Instruction "How to install WhatsApp on a computer via Bluestacks":

   1. 1. 1. Download the installation file from the official website www.bluestacks.com/ru , click on the "Download" button.
   1. 1. 1. Open BlueStacks-ThinInstaller. exe to start installing the emulator. Your antivirus may resist installation, if necessary, add the site to the exceptions. nine0020
   1. 1. 1. Follow the program's prompts to complete the installation.
         2. Now in the search for Bluestacks, type WhatsApp, in the results find the application. Pay attention to the logo, it should be official - a green circle with a white handset.
   1. 1. 1. Open WhatsApp through BlueStacks by clicking on the appropriate button. nine0020
   1. 1. 1. Then follow the standard procedure, as if you were re-registering in the messenger. Select a country so that the phone code appears automatically, type in your number, confirm it. You can use an old push-button mobile phone or a landline phone, then do not forget to enter the area code.
         2. Your phone should receive an SMS with a code. There are problems with this in the emulator. If this happens, wait 5-10 minutes until the indicator reaches the end, and select "Call me". Type the dictated code. nine0020

   You were able to install WhatsApp on your computer without synchronization with your phone and without a QR code. As already mentioned, this method is good, but it also has a downside.

   What problems may arise:

   1. 1. • The emulator greatly affects the operation of the PC, do not be surprised if the machine starts to slow down and stupid.
         • Without synchronization with the phone, you will get an empty address book. All contacts will have to be added manually, for example, through a Google account. nine0020
         • A more serious problem, by running WhatsApp through the emulator, you can lose your account on your phone. The system will constantly require confirmation of the number. You can, of course, try to connect a second SIM card or enter the number of a stationary device.
         • In addition, users complain that it is not always possible to call via WhatsApp in the emulator and send and listen to voice messages. In this case, it is worth checking the microphone connected to the computer.

   How WhatsApp works on a computer

   A few words about the functions of WhatsApp on a PC. In the application, browser version and with the emulator, you will get an almost complete set for using the messenger. There are no cardinal differences from the mobile application.

   You will be able to manage your profile and personal information, all privacy and notification settings, create groups. In PC chats, you can send texts, photos, videos, documents, and voice messages. You can also delete messages and archive chats. nine0005

   And a little about security. If you have connected WhatsApp on a computer that other people can use, for example at work, there is a chance that someone will scan the QR code and be able to log into your account.

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