RegardingWork for Windows
Simple installer for Windows - Download, unzip, and run the .exe installer. This is the recommended option for most users.
Version 1.0.0-WindDel119
Windows 10/11Recommended Installation Method
This simple installer is recommended for most users. If you need more control over the installation process, use the advanced manual setup.
Simple 3-Step Installation
1
Download
Download the installer ZIP file to your computer.
2
Unzip
Right-click the ZIP file and select "Extract All" or "Unzip".
3
Install
Double-click the .exe installer and follow the setup wizard.
What You Get
Native Windows App
Full-featured desktop application optimized for Windows 10 and 11.
System Notifications
Get Windows toast notifications when your Pomodoro sessions complete.
Cloud Sync
All your work sessions automatically sync with your web account.
Team Projects
Track work on team projects with automatic Slack notifications.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Windows 10 (version 1809 or later) or Windows 11
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
- 500 MB free disk space
- Internet connection for login and sync
- Administrator privileges for initial installation
Installation Guide
- Download the RegardingWork-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-108.zip file
- Navigate to your Downloads folder
- Right-click on the ZIP file
- Select "Extract All" or "Unzip" from the context menu
- Choose a location (Desktop is fine) and click "Extract"
- Open the extracted folder
- Double-click the RegardingWork installer .exe file
- Click "Yes" when Windows asks for administrator permission
- Follow the setup wizard:
- Accept the license agreement
- Choose installation location (default is recommended)
- Select Start Menu folder
- Click "Install"
- Wait for installation to complete (2-3 minutes)
- Click "Finish" to launch the app
First Launch
- The app will open automatically after installation
- Or find "RegardingWork" in your Start Menu
- Enter your email and password from game.regardingwork.com
- Click "Login" to sync your account
- Start your first Pomodoro session!
Windows Defender / Antivirus Warnings
Some antivirus software may flag the installer. This is normal for new applications:
- Click "More info" in Windows Defender popup
- Click "Run anyway" to proceed with installation
- Add to exceptions in your antivirus if prompted
Installation Fails
- Run as Administrator - Right-click installer and "Run as administrator"
- Disable antivirus temporarily during installation
- Check disk space - Ensure 500MB+ free space
- Close other programs before installing
App Won't Start
- Restart your computer after installation
- Check Windows updates - Install latest updates
- Verify internet connection - Required for login
- Run as Administrator - Right-click app icon
Login Issues
- Test web login first at game.regardingwork.com
- Use email address instead of username for login
- Check internet connection
- Disable VPN if using one
Quick Download
Simple installer for Windows:
Need More Control?
For advanced users who prefer manual installation with full control over the setup process.
Advanced SetupSafe & Secure
Our Windows app is built with security in mind. All data is encrypted and only sent to official RegardingWork servers.
Windows App Update History
Fresh Delivery 121 Latest
August 22, 2025
- Session reset endpoint integration
- Enhanced JSON response parsing
- User-friendly error messages
- Auto-logout on authentication failure
- 1-minute test timer for accuracy testing
- Proper API endpoint usage (/api/pomodoro/submit)
Known Issue Resolution
August 21-22, 2025
- Session state blocking resolved
- Automatic cleanup of stuck sessions
- API connectivity improvements
- Enhanced duplicate prevention
Previous Versions
August 2025
- Core timer functionality
- Team project integration
- Slack notifications
- Basic anti-cheat system
Testing Focus Areas
- Anne's accuracy testing with 1-minute cycles
- Error handling verification with network issues
- Session reset functionality testing
- Multiple session starts without app restarts