Download options
- PowerShell (recommended)
- GitHub Releases
- Website
Open PowerShell as administrator and run:The script fetches the latest release from GitHub, downloads the installer, launches it with administrator privileges, and removes the installer file when done.
Installer vs portable
| Installer | Portable | |
|---|---|---|
| Adds a Start menu shortcut | Yes | No |
| Adds a desktop shortcut | Yes | No |
| Appears in Settings > Apps | Yes | No |
| Can be run from a USB drive | No | Yes |
| Automatic updates | Yes | No |
Install Sparkle
Download the installer or run the PowerShell command
Download
sparkle-{version}-setup.exe from GitHub Releases, or run the PowerShell one-liner above.Run as administrator
Right-click the installer and select Run as administrator. Sparkle requires elevated permissions to apply system changes, so the installer will prompt for a UAC confirmation.
If you used the PowerShell one-liner, the script launches the installer with administrator privileges automatically.
Follow the setup wizard
Accept the license agreement and choose your install location. The installer creates a desktop shortcut and a Start menu entry by default.
First launch
When Sparkle opens for the first time:- The app displays your current system information on the home screen.
- Navigate using the sidebar to access Tweaks, Cleaner, Utilities, DNS Manager, Apps, and Backup.
- Before applying any tweaks, go to the Backup page and create a restore point.
Uninstall Sparkle
If you need to remove Sparkle from your system, follow these steps in order.Revert tweaks (optional)
Open Sparkle, navigate to the Tweaks page, and unapply any tweaks you no longer want. Restart your PC after reverting.You can also use the Backup page to restore a Windows restore point created before you applied tweaks.
Close Sparkle completely
Make sure Sparkle is not running, including in the system tray. Right-click the tray icon and select Quit if it is present.
For a complete removal that clears all leftover files, you can use BCUninstaller. It is available via Winget, through Sparkle’s own App Installer, or from the BCUninstaller releases page.