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title: Computer Setup
description: "[PCR Setup](https://player.vimeo.com/video/941230480?h=9c117a9b2a&dnt=1&app_id=122963) PCRecruiter is a web-based system, but does require some basics on your own computer. If you have not already done so, you'll need to install these three items: 1. **A current web browser.** PCRecruiter is tested for [Google…"
url: "https://learning.pcrecruiter.net/site/docs/get-started/setup/"
updated: "2025-10-30"
category: Get Started
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# Computer Setup

[PCR Setup](https://player.vimeo.com/video/941230480?h=9c117a9b2a&dnt=1&app_id=122963)

PCRecruiter is a web-based system, but does require some basics on your own computer. If you have not already done so, you'll need to install these three items:

1. **A current web browser.** PCRecruiter is tested for [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/), but also works in Microsoft Edge and Safari.
2. **The [Java Runtime Engine](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/corretto/latest/corretto-8-ug/downloads-list.html)**, which allows the PCR Launcher to communicate between the browser and other system software. Windows users can use either of the downloads below. Mac users should choose the Amazon link.
   - [Amazon Corretto JRE Download](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/corretto/latest/corretto-8-ug/downloads-list.html) (Mac/Windows)
     - Windows users should download the Windows x64 JDK or x32 JDK file from this page, depending on their Windows version. You can check whether you are on a 64-bit or 32-bit computer under Settings > System > About. Look at the "System type" under Device specifications.
   - [Oracle JRE Download](https://www.java.com/en/download/) (Oracle Java for Windows)
3. **The PCRecruiter Launcher**. This is a small application for [Windows](https://www2.pcrecruiter.net/PCRecruiterLauncher.exe) (also available as a .[zip](https://www2.pcrecruiter.net/PCRecruiterLauncher.zip)) or [Mac](https://www2.pcrecruiter.net/PCRecruiterLauncher.dmg) that bridges the gap between the web-based PCRecruiter and your desktop system for things like editing resumes and popping up alarms.
   - Windows: [exe](https://www2.pcrecruiter.net/PCRecruiterLauncher.exe) / [zip](https://www2.pcrecruiter.net/PCRecruiterLauncher.zip)
   - Mac: [dmg](https://www2.pcrecruiter.net/PCRecruiterLauncher.dmg)

The PCRecruiter Launcher will automatically prompt you whenever a new update is available. Choose "Allow" on these updates as they appear.